Light Box Display Cost: Build vs. Install

A backlit light box is two jobs in one: building (or sourcing) the illuminated frame, and producing plus installing the graphic face. From a 3'×5' retail sign to a 19'×9' showpiece, the size and build drive the cost.

Frame size and build

The frame is the foundation — its size, depth, and lighting (LED) set the baseline. A small retail light box and a large lobby showpiece are very different builds. We build the frame, fit the graphic, and install it as one clean package.

The graphic face

The printed face needs the right backlit film so the illumination is even and the color pops when lit — not blotchy. That film and print quality factor into the cost.

Install and mounting

Where it mounts (wall, freestanding, ceiling) and the access required affect install labor. Tell us the size and location and we'll scope the full build-and-install.

Frequently asked

How much does a light box display cost?

It depends on the frame size and build (from 3'×5' to 19'×9'), the backlit graphic, and where it's installed. We handle the full build-fit-install package — send the size and location for a quote.

Do you build the light box or just the graphic?

Both — we build the illuminated frame, produce the backlit graphic face, and install the finished display, like our Lululemon and Bellagio light box work.