What is a neon sign today?
Most neon signs made today use LED neon flex: a soft silicone tube with LEDs inside, bent to the shape of your letters or logo and fixed to an acrylic backing. It gives the same glowing look as traditional glass neon, uses less power, runs cooler and is less fragile. When people search for an LED neon sign or neon light signs, this is usually what they mean.
Where neon light signage works best
- Cafes and restaurants, as a feature wall behind the counter
- Shops and salons, inside the window so it can be seen from outside
- Offices, with the company logo in reception
- Weddings, birthdays and events, with names or a short phrase for photos
Designing your custom neon sign
Neon reads best when the design is simple. Thick, rounded letters and clean shapes glow evenly, while very small text and fine details tend to blur together. Send us your logo or the words you want, and we will show you how it will look in neon before we make it.
Neon sign board options
- Neon on clear acrylic, so the backing almost disappears on the wall
- Neon on a backing cut to shape, for a clean outline
- Neon on a coloured or printed backing, for brand walls and photo spots
- Neon in a box, for outdoor or busy spots
Neon sign price
- The overall size and the length of neon tube in the design
- The number of colours
- The backing: clear acrylic, cut to shape, or a box
- Indoor or outdoor use
- Extras such as a dimmer
For a sign that has to be read from the road at night, an LED lightbox signboard or backlit 3D signboard letters may suit better. Tell us where it will go and we will recommend the right one.
