Backlit translucent travertine wall and illuminated stone stair treads on a luxury residential exterior by Lit Group, Los Angeles.
Lit Group / Partner Systems · i. Stone Fabricators

Backlit stone lighting for stone fabricators and luxury residential projects.

Lit Group partners with stone fabricators in Los Angeles on backlit onyx, quartzite, marble, and translucent natural stone. We design and install the LED system behind the slab: lightboxes, panel arrays, diffusion, drivers, wiring, access, and final tuning.

The stone shop stays focused on stone. Lit Group owns the lighting system that makes the stone read evenly, cleanly, and intentionally in the finished home.

i. SpecialtyWhat we solve

Backlit stone needs an LED specialist behind the slab.

Backlit stone is not just a light source placed behind a beautiful material. The panel layout, distance from the slab, diffusion, heat, color temperature, access, and dimming all change how the finished stone looks. If those details are guessed, the stone can look blotchy, uneven, too cold, too dim, or impossible to service.

Lit Group gives stone teams a dedicated LED partner for that scope. We test samples, design the lighting assembly, coordinate with the electrician and GC, and install the system so the fabricator is not left carrying an electrical detail.

ii. PartnerWhere we fit

A lighting partner stone shops can refer with confidence.

When a client asks for illuminated onyx, quartzite, or marble, the fabricator can bring Lit Group in as the specialty LED contractor. We handle the lighting scope directly and give the shop clear requirements for depth, backing, openings, access, and sequencing.

Backlit onyx vanity with carved sink basin and brushed-brass fixtures by Lit Group, high-end residential project in Los Angeles.
Fig. i · Backlit onyx vanity · Carved basin, panel-tuned translucency
Punch ListWhat we handle
  1. 01Lightbox depth and elevation confirmed against cabinet and millwork drawings.
  2. 02LED panel layout, edge-to-edge bleed, and hot-spot control tuned to the stone’s translucency and vein structure.
  3. 03Color temperature and brightness matched to slab samples.
  4. 04Driver location, power feed routing, and J-box placement coordinated with the electrician at rough-in.
  5. 05Diffusion specification and substrate detail set against material thickness and finish.
  6. 06Field installation sequenced with the stone setting crew so each trade arrives in the right order.
  7. 07On-site commissioning and final tuning with the architect, designer, and owner present.
iii. SendWhat we review

What to send for review.

A first review usually only needs a handful of items. We look at the stone, the drawings, the intended lighting effect, and the practical requirements behind the slab.

  • Stone selection — species, slab photos, vein direction, and translucency notes if available.
  • A sample piece of the slab if one can be released to the shop for bench testing.
  • Architectural elevations and millwork drawings showing the wall, island, bar, or feature face.
  • Finish face plane, intended slab thickness, and any backing or substrate already specified.
  • Mechanical or electrical sheets if a power location has been roughed-in or planned.
  • Project schedule — especially the stone fabrication date and the GC's rough-in window.
Backlit translucent onyx dining table with full-slab vein structure and tuned color temperature by Lit Group.
Fig. ii · Backlit onyx dining table · Edge-to-edge bleed, hot-spot control
v. FAQCommon questions

Stone fabricator FAQ.

When does Lit Group need to be involved on a backlit stone project?
As soon as the slab, location, and design intent are known. Lightbox depth, finished face plane, panel layout, and access requirements all affect how the stone will read when illuminated.
Which stones can be backlit?
Translucent natural stones — onyx, quartzite, certain marbles, and agate — read best when backlit. Translucency, vein density, and slab thickness all affect the panel design and color temperature. We can bench-test a sample piece against panels tuned to the slab before final selection.
Do stone fabricators have to learn the LED system?
No. Stone fabricators stay focused on stone. Lit Group owns the LED panel design, fabrication, driver coordination, install sequence, and tuning. We deliver dimensions, cut elevations, and access requirements to the shop in a format that is easy to build to.
Can backlit stone be added late in a project?
Sometimes. We can review existing conditions and tell the team what is realistic. Backlit stone is strongest when the lighting system is treated as part of the feature, not an afterthought.
What does the partnership look like commercially?
Stone fabricators get preferred partner pricing on the LED scope and a clean reference path to send clients down. The specifics — pricing, scope split, and project flow — are handled by our office. Send us the project and we can introduce the partnership.

Send stone details.

Send slab photos, elevations, dimensions, and any lighting intent. We will review the backlit stone scope and tell you what the LED system needs.

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