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Display Lightboxes

Bring your graphics to life with our range of LED display lightboxes. We have floor standing, wall mounted and suspended options in a huge range of sizes including A3, A2, A1 and A0 as well as many more. Ultra slim profile and bright LED lighting mean our feature packed lightboxes offer fantastic value for money. The slimline light boxes are available with indoor or outdoor options and have a light source that gives an even light distribution and an incredible 30,000 hours life. For the poster display lightboxes, changing the graphics is simple, with easy to use snap shut frames that require no tools. Perfect for point of sale display and can be supplied with or without printed graphics.

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  1. Double sided free-standing poster lightbox for internal use
    Illuminated Free Standing Poster Lightbox
    Price From £325.00
    • Double sided free-standing poster lightbox
    • Bright LED Illumination
    • Easy poster change system
    • An eye-catching 1700mm high
    • Antiglare graphic cover sheet
    • Sleek 700mm wide unit
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    Freelight Plus - Retail POS Hanging Lightbox
    Price from £40.50
    • Internal hanging illuminated display
    • Uses existing in-store lighting, no wiring or power supply required
    • Easy graphic change
    • Flat Packed, assembles in second
    • Ceiling hangers included
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Lightboxes Buyers Guide

You can bring posters to life with a bit of light, a fact marketing professionals have been aware of for years. Think of all the places you see Illuminated posters. Theatres, bars, restaurants, leisure centres, museums, the list goes on and on.

At Discount Displays, we have been selling light boxes for over 30 years. In the past backlit duratrans posters were illuminated by fluorescent tubes. The boxes themselves were chunky and required maintenance and duratrans were very expensive. Today with digital printing and LED light technology illuminated displays are more popular than ever. We have used our experience to give you some hints and tips to help you choose the right display to illuminate your posters. It can be quite hard to find light boxes searching online. You will normally see results for movie style light boxes. To find poster display lightboxes modify your search by adding terms like POS. Shop Poster, Snap Frame and you will find what you're looking for.

Where are you going to display your illuminated posters?

For outdoor use you need a light box that has been waterproofed. Using an indoor box outdoors could be dangerous and your graphics would be ruined.

Wall mounted light boxes obviously need to be single sided with fixing point to secure the box to a wall they will have front loading posters systems. Freestanding totem lightboxes need to be stable and are normally double sided.

Hanging or suspended poster light boxes use space that is sometimes neglected. A suspended light box could be something lightweight and simple like our free light plus. It is ceiling mounted and lit from your own store lighting or it could be a double side LED box which can hang in the windows of a hairdresser perhaps. The key is to have fittings in the top of the box, which allows chain or wires to be used to hang the display. A hanging light box needs to be strengthened so that it can be hung from a ceiling. Normally using chains.

Projecting light boxes are often used outside shops so that can be seen both ways down a high street. They tend to be made from strong aluminium to give a strong anchor point for wall mounting with LED as an option.

What is the best type of light source?

LED lights are now the go-to product for illuminated posters. They have always had many advantages over traditional tube type lightboxes but were expensive. Now the cost has become very competitive.

Advantages of LED lights:

  • They use a fraction of the power of fluorescent lighting
  • They last much longer (up to 50,000 hours)
  • Your carbon footprint is reduced
  • Space saving for slimmer boxes just 19mm in some designs
  • Safety - low voltage
  • Even light across your poster using edge-lit technology

What type of lightbox graphic do you want to display?

Gone are the days of very expensive duratrans for adverting posters. The advent of digital print means one-off and short-run backlit posters are affordable. Seen side by side the difference between duratrans and digital print is almost indistinguishable and once you take into account cost and turnaround times, digital wins hand down. Backlit posters can be printed on polyester film or fabric material. Recently, backlit polyester fabric has become a popular option. Fitted with a silicone edge, it is easy to fit into the frame and a cost effective and vibrant option.

Once you have answered these questions, you should be able to find the right lightbox for you. If you still have any questions about finding the Lightbox Display for you, checkout our frequently asked questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of using display lightboxes?

Illuminating a poster or display can make a massive difference to its visibility and impact. In low-light conditions, such as indoors and at night, light boxes can make your poster stand out and grab people’s attention. Even in bright conditions, using a light box can make an image seem more dynamic and bring it to life, making adverts and information more lively and engaging.

Where are poster lightboxes commonly used?

Poster light boxes can be used in a wide range of permanent and temporary contexts. Common uses include illuminated street advertisements, menus and price lists in shops and restaurants, film and exhibition posters in cinemas and museums, backlighting artwork in exhibitions, and countless other purposes.

What are backlit freestanding totems?

These are a popular product for exhibitions and showrooms. Because they have curved faces and tend to be double sided most still use fluorescent tube technology and backlit transparent posters.

What types of poster lightboxes are available?

We offer a comprehensive range of lightboxes, including freestanding, wall-mounted, and suspended designs. We also stock portable lightboxes, ideal for exhibitions, as well as models designed for long-term use in one location.

Do you have portable lightboxes for use at events?

We have various portable lightbox displays available for use at events such as exhibitions, trade shows, retail promos, and festivals. These lightweight light boxes are quick and easy to assemble and pack down into a compact form for easy transportation between venues and events. Battery powered designs allow using light boxes away from a wall, with no trailing cables. These mobile lightbox displays can help your stand or booth capture the attention of visitors at your next promotional event.

Are different sizes of lightbox available?

Our range of lightboxes offers many different forms and sizes to accommodate different posters sizes and formats. Some models are available in a range of sizes to suit different locations and requirements. From wall mounted A4 lightboxes up to huge freestanding 3x2m backwalls, we have you covered.

Is printing and graphics included with the lightbox?

Many of our light boxes for use at events include a custom-printed graphic. We print using the latest state-of-the-art printers and high-tech inks, for stunning high-resolution and full-colour graphics. We can supply various types of posters for lightboxes and can even help you with formatting and designing your artwork.

Do these light boxes require an electrician to install?

As they use low voltage LEDs, most of our light boxes plug into a standard power socket, with no special electrical installation necessary.

Do you sell illuminated menu cases for restaurants and takeaways?

We have various elegant illuminated menu cases, including models for use in windows and types that can be mounted on a wall outside a restaurant, bar, or hotel. The lighting in these cases makes a menu much more appealing and can help customers read in low-light conditions.

Can you provide double-sided lightboxes?

Our double-sided lightboxes can display the same or two different graphics on each side, helping your poster or image have the greatest impact. The elegant slim profile of these lightboxes maximises the surface area for displaying your image. We have both hanging and freestanding double sided lightboxes available.

Can you print posters and graphics for my lightbox display?

At Discount Displays, we are experts in all types of large format printing and provide the highest print quality and exceptional service. We can supply both backlit SEG graphics, to suit our frames and custom sizes, as well as backlit polyester posters for poster style lightboxes.

How energy-efficient are these lightboxes?

Our lightboxes use super-efficient LEDs, which means that they use much less electricity than traditional lightboxes, saving you money and benefiting the environment.

How long will it take to deliver my lightbox?

With in-house design and printing at our warehouse in Croydon, we are able to offer faster deliveries than many other companies. Stock hardware items are available for next day delivery when ordered before 3pm. For custom-printed items, we aim to print and deliver orders within 3-5 working days as standard.

How do you change backlit graphics?

One popular style of poster light boxes is snap open frames. Changing graphics involves prising open the four sides removing a protective acrylic sheet and the poster inserting a new backlit poster, Add the cover sheet snap the sides shut and you're done. A popular alternative is a silicone edged fabric graphic. Tensioned fabric backlit displays have a dye-sublimation printed fabric graphic which has a silicon edging that presses into a channel. These are popular as exhibition and retail displays.

What is the difference between frame and frameless lightboxes?

Snap shut display boxes have a thin aluminium frame which creates a picture frame around your graphics. If you want a minimal frame to draw focus to the graphic, then a tensioned fabric light box is the solution.

Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on display lightboxes?

All our lightboxes are protected by at least a 1-year guarantee, with many models offering longer warranties. These are premium quality products that are designed for commercial use in busy environments.

If you still have any questions, give us a call on 020 8664 5660, email us or use our live chat for quick and helpful advice.