Print Design
How Much Does an LED Lightbox Display Cost?
What an LED fabric lightbox costs, what you get for the money, what a new graphic costs later, and how it compares with a roller banner or fabric backdrop.
Published 23 October 20265 min read
LED lightbox prices
An LED fabric lightbox is a freestanding frame lit from inside by LEDs, with a printed fabric graphic that fits into it. You buy the frame once, and the graphic can be swapped. These are the prices on my print shop, read from its own price list, with tracked UK delivery included and no VAT to add.
| Lightbox | Size (width × height) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 850mm frame and graphic | 866 × 2017mm | £420 |
| 1m premium frame and graphic | 1015 × 2017mm | £631 |
| 850mm replacement graphic | 866 × 2017mm | £83 |
| 1m premium replacement graphic | 1015 × 2017mm | £165 |
What you get for the money
A kit is the frame with its LED lighting and the printed fabric graphic. The graphic can be printed on one side, for a lightbox against a wall, or on both, so it reads from the front and the back in an open space or a walkway. Graphic-only orders are made to fit the 850mm and 1m premium frames I supply, so if your lightbox came from somewhere else, get in touch before you order.
Lightbox, roller banner or fabric backdrop?
A roller banner costs a fraction of a lightbox and packs into a bag, which makes it the easy choice for occasional events. A lightbox costs more, but it’s lit from within, so it’s seen from across a busy exhibition hall, a reception or a shop floor. A stretch fabric display gives you a whole backdrop wall for a stand. Many stands use a backdrop with a lightbox or a roller banner in front.
| Display | Size (width × height) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard roller banner, 850mm | 850 × 2000mm | £77 |
| LED fabric lightbox, 850mm | 866 × 2017mm | £420 |
| LED fabric lightbox, 1m premium | 1015 × 2017mm | £631 |
| Stretch fabric display, 3m straight | 2922 × 2280mm | £544 |
What it costs to change the message
This is where a lightbox pays its way. Once you have the frame, a new graphic for the 850mm lightbox costs £83 and one for the 1m costs £165. If you exhibit a few times a year, or want a display in reception that changes with the seasons or your offers, the frame is a one-off cost and each change after that is just the graphic.
Designing a lightbox graphic
Light shines through the fabric, so bold colours and simple layouts work best. Keep the message short and high on the graphic, where it can be read from a distance and over the heads of people standing in front. Display graphics need a template, so ask me for one before you start, then supply artwork at 150dpi at full size, with 3mm bleed and text kept 10mm inside the edge. If you need it designed, display design starts from £175. Exhibition and pop-up banner design covers designing a whole stand.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an LED lightbox display cost?
- £420 for an 850mm lightbox with its frame, LED lighting and printed graphic, or £631 for a 1m premium lightbox, with UK delivery included and no VAT to add.
- How much is a replacement lightbox graphic?
- £83 for the 850mm lightbox and £165 for the 1m premium lightbox. Graphic-only orders are made to fit the frames I supply.
- What size are the lightboxes?
- The 850mm lightbox is 866 × 2017mm and the 1m premium lightbox is 1015 × 2017mm, width by height.
- Can you design the lightbox graphic?
- Yes. Display design starts from £175. Choose “I need it designed” when you order, or send me your brief and I’ll quote for the design and print together.
- How quickly can I get a lightbox?
- It’s made in 3–4 working days once your artwork is approved, then sent by tracked courier.
Written by Ross Boag
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Ross Boag is a senior freelance graphic designer in Glasgow with 12+ years of agency and in-house experience, for brands including Hilton, Volvo and Jim Beam. He also designs logos and brand identities and websites, and prints the work through his online print shop, for businesses across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK.