Today we're going to discuss custom neon letter signage cost.
A neon sign can cost on average anywhere from $270 - $1,300 CAD or more depending on the size and complexity of the design.
We've been in the custom signage industry for over 10 years, and we specialize in sign design, manufacturing, maintenance, and installation of all types of signage.
We'll give you a thorough breakdown of custom neon letter signage cost and take a closer look at the craft itself. Let’s get started.
A neon sign can cost on average anywhere from $270 - $1,300 CAD or more
Custom Neon Letter Signage Cost - Factors that Affect Pricing
It is difficult to give an exact estimate for a neon sign. Your final price will depend on a number of factors including:
The actual size of the sign
How many letters or words you need
The complexity of any pictures or logos you want on it
The size and complexity of your neon sign will affect its cost
Custom Neon Letter Signage Cost - $270 - $1,300+ CAD
Generally speaking, the larger the neon sign you want, the higher the price. Typical prices you would expect to pay are as follows:
Custom 18" x 24" neon sign - $270 CAD to $535 CAD
Larger 3' x 5' neon sign - up to $1,300 CAD or more
What Are Neon Signs?
Neon signs are actually a very durable and efficient form of a light bulb, very similar to a fluorescent light.
They are made out of long luminous gas-discharge tubes that have been heated and bent into various shapes and letters.
The following video gives you a simple explanation on how a neon sign works.
When the electric current hits the gases in a neon light, the atoms start to glow
The tubes are filled with rarefied neon, argon or other gases. When the electric current hits the electrodes in the tube, its atoms begin to glow.
Neon signs are designed to last a long time. The gas in your sign is actually able to produce light for up to 50 years.
The electrical parts of your neon sign such as the transformer, however, will probably last only up to 15 years. The better quality of transformer you have, the longer it will last.
The following video will show you how neon signs are made.
Long tubes are heated and bent to shape for a neon sign
What Makes Neon Signs so Vibrant?
The vibrant colours of a neon sign are produced by different gases and different coatings.
Even though the word "neon" is used to describe this type of lighting, neon gas is only used to produce about one third of the colours including red, orange and intense shades of pink.
Argon gas mixed with a drop of mercury is used to produce blue, yellow, green, violet, and white as well as some of the softer pink shades.
Different gases produces different colours
History of Neon Signs
Neon lighting was invented by Georges Claude and was introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show in 1910.
In its early years, it was a very secret craft and you could only learn how to make neon lights from Georges Claude's shop called Claude Neon.
They reached their height of popularity through the 1920s to the 1960s, but really died out in the 1990s with the development of LED technology.
Neon tubing was invented by Georges Claude and introduced in 1910
The Recent Comeback of Neon Signs
With the current "retro trend" in advertising, neon signs are really making a comeback as a creative and artistic form of business signage.
The look and feel of a neon sign is something truly unique that you can't get from an LED light and with new low energy neon transformers, they are more environmentally friendly.
Neon signs photograph better than LED signs
In this age of social media, the fact that a neon sign photographs much better than an LED light is a definite advantage.
A neon business sign will stand out far better in a sea of Instagram photos and will be better recognized by your customers.
Neon signs are making a comeback as indoor signs because they can last much longer without the harmful effects of the outside weather, which can make them deteriorate faster.
Neon signs are making a comeback as a creative and effective form of signage
Wondering about Custom Neon Letter Signage Cost? Talk to the Experts You Can Trust - AGC Signs
If you want to learn more about custom neon letter signage cost, contact the signage pros at AGC.
You can trust AGC Signs to manufacture and install any type of signage you require, even neon signs. We have over 10 years of experience in the signage industry in Ontario.
We strive to exceed industry standards by providing our clients with superior signage solutions through in-house custom design, fabrication, and installation.
We can help you consider all factors involved in the creation of your signage including structural requirements, municipal by-law requirements and permits, as well as the architectural features of the building where it will be located.
All of our technicians are highly skilled and extremely hard-working and we use only top-of-the-line equipment. You can trust us to do the job right; we do all of the work ourselves and never subcontract it out. Contact us today for a quote.
