Using Neon to Enhance the Look of your Home

With its strikingly unique look and unbeatably warm glow unlike any other light source, it is no surprise that many people are turning to neon signs to bring some colour and life into their businesses and more recently, their homes .

Where to display your neon sign

Neon is an incredibly versatile light source. Able to be dimmed, or flashed, it is more than capable of fitting into any environment around the house from being used as mood lighting within a living room or dining area to a more animated style perfect for a games room or ‘man cave’. The question is not so much ‘will neon be suitable for the home?’ but rather ‘where is it best suitable?’

Everyday use

If you want to make the most out of your neon, you will most likely want to have it displayed in an area where you can show it off on a regular basis. If you are looking to simply add a bit of colour to your home, then straight sections of neon are ideal to be placed either around your ceiling, or in a cove to have the warmth radiate out into the room.

Alternatively, a neon sign is a great gift for a child’s room and when equipped with a dimmer, can serve both as a nightlight for a younger child or a great keepsake as they grow into adulthood

Special uses

Recently converted one of your spare rooms into a game’s room or man cave? Or simply looking to liven up a room you spend a lot of time in with guests? Either way, a neon sign is a great way to add some colour and fun into your home. Neon draws the eye in a welcoming manner, the light is easy on the eyes and is guaranteed to be a talking point with your guests.

If you are throwing a party, a neon sign is the perfect centrepiece. With flashing capabilities, you can draw the attention of anyone in the room. Alternatively if you are looking to have a quiet evening with a few friends, the dimming option of neon helps create a nice calm relaxing environment in which to entertain.

Whatever the intended purpose, a neon sign will be remembered by your guests.

Deciding on your sign

As with many things, the hardest choice is often not whether to have something or not, but rather what to have. Your imagination is the limit with neon. With each tube being bent by hand, almost any font style or design is achievable.

Whether you have a design in mind, only have a rough idea or have no idea at all, here at A1deSIGNS we can help make your neon dream come true. With an in house design team, you can collaborate to achieve the sign you want and as every sign is made by hand at our factory here in the UK, you can even come and watch your sign get made. Feel free to get in touch with us to start discussing your neon sign today!

Neon Light Signs – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

Neon Light Signs

When you are a business wanting to get noticed by your customers, there is little doubt that the type of sign that makes the biggest impact are neon light signs, however not all companies are equal when looking to make a purchase.

So what do you look for when considering neon light signs?

The good….

Experience in the design, manufacture and installation of a neon light is very important, along with a good understanding of the regulations that need to be adhered to in order to make a neon light installation safe. Very few companies manufacture neon across the UK since the introduction of LED’s, which in some cases is a good thing, many of the problems in the past with neon were created by a poor final installation along with a poor approach to its manufacture. When manufactured and installed correctly, neon lights will give you years of pleasure with no problems.

At A1deSIGNS we have been manufacturing neon lights for over 35 years, and with a combined experience in excess of 200 years, we know the best manufacturing techniques to provide you with a neon light that meets your every expectation.

The Bad…..

When your neon light is being priced up, bear in mind the materials being used in conjunction with the neon light. Make sure you understand the way the sign is to be mounted, where and how it is going to be used, as this all makes a difference to the type of equipment that should be used when manufacturing and installing your light. Some companies will provide you with the cheapest option just to get the job, as opposed to providing a solution that meets your requirements to ensure the longevity of your neon light and you end up happy with what you receive. Also avoid any product that involves joins in cables between letters as this does not meet regulations and if not securely connected can cause a fire.

The Ugly ….

When it comes to a neon sign that doesn’t last, there are few places that manage it better than our Asian counterparts, their products tend to be cheaper, but then tend to only last in some cases as little as 3 months, at best they can last up to a couple of years. Not only that, their transformers don’t always meet up to EU standards some even have stamps for standards they have not achieved.

The workmanship is often poor, and customers don’t end up with what they expect, how do we know this? You may ask. We often get neon signs that were manufactured in china brought into us for repair, a recent sign need repair after delivery, but not only that the transformers were positioned without care and attention and the beer cup was put the wrong way up, live cables can be touched as they are not covered properly electrical connections are simply covered with heat shrink.

Due to the neon lights being imported, often customers also end up with a surprise import duty bill, along with a warranty that’s not worth the paper it’s written on.