When you choose to customize your neon sign, your choice of options determines the price of the final customization. Here you will find the most detailed accessory shopping guide including neon backsplash colors, backsplash shapes and installation guides explained to help you find the best style and accessories for your neon sign.
How to Choose the Neon Signs Backboard?
In order to guarantee the high quality operation of neon lamps. Typically we have five styles of neon backsplash, including cut to shape, cut to rectangle, acrylic stand, free-standing open box, and wall-mounted out of the box.
Cut to Shape
NO.1
This is one of the most common backsplash styles and is a free option on our site. It cuts with the shape and size of the letters, usually equal to the shape and size of the letters, into any size and shape.
1. Features: It looks cleaner and simpler, with clear letters that blend in perfectly with the wall.
2. Occasions: The cut style is suitable for many occasions and matches well with parties, weddings, interior decorations.
Cut to Rectangle
NO.2
Rectangles are one of our free options, and neon will be cut into rectangular or square shapes depending on its graphic combination. This style of backsplash is very stylish and popular.
1. Features: Stable structure can be placed anywhere.
2. Occasions: It is suitable to be placed in commercial places as interior decoration. It looks more formal when used as a business label.
Cut to Rectangle
NO.3
The acrylic stand utilizes two acrylic right angle structures to allow the standing sign to stand. The acrylic stand is made with right angle slits so that the neon can be telescoped into the stand and held in place so that it is not easily dislodged.
1. Features: light weight, easy to carry. Freestanding structure.
2. Occasions: Conferences, weddings, outdoor events, home decoration.
3. Maximum size signage is 3 feet 3 inches wide x 1 foot 4 inches high (100 cm x 40 cm)
Note: Wireless (battery powered) option is also available for smaller signs. The acrylic stand model will have different stand shapes depending on the size of the neon, if your neon is oversized it is not recommended to choose this backboard shape.
Free-Standing Open Box
NO.4
The Freestanding Open Box is a standable neon sign that consists of two clear acrylic panels front and back. One acrylic panel holds the light strip and the other acrylic panel covers the front.
1. Features: The two acrylic panels are secured by four ground bolts to ensure
stability. The front acrylic panel protects the light strip from damage.
2. Occasions: Due to its own stability, it is perfect for outdoor or party decorations.
Place on a table or shelf, or you can remove the front of the box to release the neon and hang it easily on the wall.
Wall-Mounted Open Box
NO.5
The Wall-Mounted Open Box is a stable structure that can be hung on the wall. It consists of two transparent acrylic panels in the front and back, and the front acrylic panel protects the light strip. It is suitable for decorating broken walls and making them look neat and beautiful.
1. Features: The wall-mounted open box structure has sturdy anchors to securely fix it to the wall.
2. Occasions: It is perfect for commercial places such as bars or cafes.
3. Optional with our wire rope, can also be hung, note when ordering. More than 1 meter is not recommended to do this shape
Note:If you need to use neon lights outdoors. Neon lights may encounter water splash, rain, snow and other environments, please choose our waterproof light strip.
Custom Neon Signs Backboard Color
We sell five main backing colors, including clear acrylic, glossy black acrylic, glossy white acrylic, mirror gold, and mirrors silver. These are the five most common styles, with the most popular being clear acrylic, and mirror. How to choose the most suitable backboard color for yourself. You can find the answer through the following introduction.
Clear Acrylic
NO.1
Clear acrylic backsplash is the most popular color. The clear backsplash highlights the color of the neon strips for a cleaner, nicer look. Clear backsplashes show off the glow of neon better.
1. Characteristics: clean, simple. Adapt to colorful wall and many environment decoration.
2. Occasion: almost any occasion you can imagine. Wedding, home, commercial activities.
3. Upgrade options: can be used with special crafts: engraving, UV
Mirror Silver
NO.2
Rectangles are one of our free options, and neon will be cut into rectangular or square shapes depending on its graphic combination. This style of backsplash is very stylish and popular.
1. Features: mirror surface. With practical function. Whether it is a commercial environment or home decoration, the mirrored neon backdrop can attract a lot of attention.
2. Occasion: It is suitable for restaurants, barber stores or restrooms for homecreative decoration.
Mirroir Gold
NO.3
Gold-colored backsplashes and white light strips are often the best match. The
decorative effect makes the whole environment more attractive. The gold colored back panel can also hide the alignment of the light strips to make the whole display surface more exquisite.
1. Features: sparkling effect and festive atmosphere are the reasons why people choose it.
2. Occasion: Dazzling gold are often a great choice for beauty facilities and retail stores. Gold backsplashes are also perfect for special party occasions.
Glossy Black Acrylic
NO.4
Our Gloss Black Acrylic Backsplash consists of a neon flex strip combined with a smooth black acrylic backsplash. The black backsheet makes neon a striking work of art at all times. The black backsheet also hides the strip wires for a cleaner looking illuminated surface.
1. Features: Able to match with very bright colors to create a strong contrast more eye-catching. Ability to hide light strips and wires for a cleaner display surface.
2. Occasion: Suitable for home decoration, commercial occasions. Creating a unique atmosphere at night is also suitable for game rooms and art walls.
Glossy White Acrylic
NO.5
This backsplash features a glossy white acrylic backsplash in a color that is perfect for commercial décor. It features a simple and elegant style. The white backsplash makes the light strips stand out more and hides the light strips' alignment, making the neon display surface more simple and clean.
1. Clean white decorative surface. Can hide the light strip away from the line to make the exposed surface more concise.
2. Perfect for placement in offices, drawing rooms or intricate backdrops. This product can also be used for customized neon business signs.
How to Hang on My Neon Signs？
We offer three hanging kits, the standard hanging kit, the wall mounting kit and the 3M command strip. For neon installation, you should choosethe appropriate mounting method for your environment and confirm the accessories and mounting location. The mounting method varies slightly depending on the fittings, so if you are unsure, you should ask professional for advice.
Standard Hanging Kit Installation Guide
NO.1
Verify that the kit component and the tools are complete and available. Find a stable ceiling or wall structure to keep the neon sign stable and secure when hanging.
Measure the distance between the holes in the top of the sign. Using these measurements, mark the location on the ceiling.
Use a 1/8 drill (#6) bit to drill holes where you've marked.
Set anchor, and gently tap into the hole until flush. Screw the ceiling mounting accessories into the anchor using a drill and screws.
Thread the top of the wire through the ceiling mounts.
Thread cable wire through one of the aluminum crimp holes. Then, thread wire through holes in the sign. Clamp the aluminum crimp tightly with wires. Ensure the wire is secured.
Ensure 1 cm of wire remains sticking out. If there is any excess wire, you can cut it off.
Adjust hanging wire length to ensure level. Depending on the backboard shape, wire lengths will vary to achieve level hanging.
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Wall Mounting Kit Installation Guide
NO.2
Verify that the kit component and the tools are complete and available. Find a stable ceiling or wall structure to keep the neon sign stable and secure when hanging.
Lift your neon sign and place it against the intended wall or space. Get help if needed. Use a marker pencil (#7) to dot the pre-drilled holes.
Use a 1/8 drill (#6) bit to drill holes where you've marked.
Set anchor (#1), and gently tap into the hole until flush. Use the drill (#6) to screw the wall screws (#3) through the metal spacers (#2) and into the wall anchors (#1).
Place jelly washers (#4) on each spacer (#2). Line up the holes in your sign with your spacers (#2) and tighten with the wall mount screws (#5).
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Wall-Mounted Open Box Kit Installation Guide
NO.3
Verify that the kit component and the tools are complete and available. Find a stable ceiling or wall structure to keep the neon sign stable and secure when hanging.
Lift your neon sign and place it against the intended wall or space. Get help if needed. Use a marker pencil (#7) to dot the pre-drilled holes.
Use a 1/8 drill (#6) bit to drill holes where you've marked.
Set anchor (#1), and gently tap into the hole until flush. Use the drill (#6) to screw the wall screws (#3) through the metal spacers (#2), through the holes in your sign, and into the wall anchors (#1).
Put the clear acrylic panel on the front of your open box wall-mounted sign.
Line up the holes on the front piece of acrylic with the spaces (#2) and tightly screw the wall mount screws (#5) into the spaces on the back piece of acrylic.
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3M Command Strips Kit Installation Guide
NO.4
Wipe the wall with rubbing alcohol. Do not use household cleaners or water.
Separate strips.
Use a 1/8 drill (#6) bit to drill holes where you've marked.
Set anchor, and gently tap into the hole until flush. Screw the ceiling mounting accessories into the anchor using a drill and screws.
Thread the top of the wire through the ceiling mounts.
Thread cable wire through one of the aluminum crimp holes. Then, thread wire through holes in the sign. Clamp the aluminum crimp tightly with wires. Ensure the wire is secured.
Ensure 1 cm of wire remains sticking out. If there is any excess wire, you can cut it off.
Adjust hanging wire length to ensure level. Depending on the backboard shape, wire lengths will vary to achieve level hanging.
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