Neon signs for shop fronts and interior spaces

NEON SIGNS

The distinctive appearance of glass-tube neon

Neon lighting and neon signs and advertising structures with neon tubes either for internal use or external use are getting every day more and more popular. A neon sign gives a special glow to the area being viewed and immediately pull the looks.
Applications in neon signs are too many. The inner and outer decoration of buildings with neon signs, lighting surfaces with a special shapes, it is impossible to use other means of lighting and many other occasions. When a Sign need to be bright and striking, then we recommend to the prospective customer to use Solatube Letters (NEON), most widely used within the signage of painted metal letters according to customer’s taste.
Neon signs are made using electrified glowing tubes, which contain neon or other gases. Connecting the two electrodes of those tubes, with high voltage, can achieve illumination of the glass tube.
The construction of a neon signs is a very specialized work. The glass artisan is heating the glass only on the parts he wishes to bend and gives the desired shape.
Then he puffs the glass, i.e. liquid enters the desired powder color and covers the internal glass tube (this operation is called puffing). Finally, the mercury comes in the tube, the air is been removed from the tube and we add the desired gas and stuck the electrodes (this task is called Formation).
Neon signs made with neon tubes have long life (over 10 years) if they built correctly, to make the proper connection and correct measurement circuit and be protected with special attention to high voltage.
In our portfolio presentation you can see many types of neon signs which highlight aspects of stores and give a nice light effect.

A line of light with a clear purpose

A neon sign can present a shop name, reproduce part of a logo or become a decorative feature. First decide what it should do within the space. Nearby lamps, coloured walls and glazing all form part of the view, so the discussion should cover the complete setting rather than the tube colour alone. Photographs of the proposed position during daylight and after dark help to make that comparison more useful.

Prisma Art in Athens presents these neon projects as starting points for a design that suits your own premises. For a different lighting technology, compare the LED signs section. If the idea involves a stand, a distinctive logo display or a decorative construction, browse custom sign constructions as well. Share the wording, available dimensions and project location before discussing a proposed application. This is particularly helpful when the work is intended for another area of Greece and the site cannot be understood from a gallery photograph alone.

Questions about choosing neon

Are glass-tube neon and LED lighting the same?

No. This page presents neon made with illuminated tubes. LED is a different lighting technology and is considered separately for the proposed construction.

Can a neon sign be used inside a business?

Yes, the site includes interior applications. The position, fixing and electrical connection need to be considered for the actual premises.

Do I need a finished design before contacting you?

Not necessarily. Wording or a logo, photographs of the position and approximate dimensions provide a useful starting point.

What should I do if the sign needs attention?

Work on illuminated tubes and electrical connections should be handled by an appropriate technician. Send a description and photographs of the issue rather than attempting a repair yourself.