Hello,
I have been asked to quote on a backlit halo style raised lettering sign on an exterior wall for a church I've been doing some work for.
My plan is to cut Corian lettering with an acrylic backer, finish and patina with sculpt nouveau and set inserts for stand offs and Cree LEDs recessed into the back. Power supplies will be Meanwell 48v drivers in a water resistant can mounted behind wall. Lettering is 15" tall, whole sign around 12' long, 27 letters.
The other option is to get 20 ga sheet steel laser cut and weld it into backlight cans. I would rather go the Corian/ acrylic route as I am more comfortable with the material than steel. My only concern is durability- this is going on an exterior pony wall on the corner of the property, so it could be subject to kids beating on it, etc. I'm concerned about the thermoplastics chipping or cracking under this stress.
Has anyone done this kind of job? Any suggestions or ideas? What kind of price point should I be shooting for?
Thanks for any ideas or pointers you could provide.
-Michael