{"id":10944,"date":"2025-06-08T12:10:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T11:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=10944"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:43:20","slug":"the-truth-about-neon-signs-your-no-nonsense-qa-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/the-truth-about-neon-signs-your-no-nonsense-qa-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Neon Signs: Your No-Nonsense Q&#038;A Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"616\">You\u2019ve seen them glowing in cocktail bars, storefronts, and those late-night Instagram scrolls. But let\u2019s face it\u2014<strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"348\">there\u2019s still a ton of confusion<\/strong> around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/neon-signs.html\">neon sign lights<\/a>.<br data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"371\" \/><strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"415\">How much should you pay for a neon sign?<\/strong><br data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"418\" \/><strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"458\">Are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/neon-signs.html\">LED signs<\/a> better than real neon?<\/strong><br data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\" \/><strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"550\">Do they burn a lot of electricity, ever burn out, or even get banned in the UK or US?<\/strong><br data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\" \/>And what\u2019s the deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/parliament-just-debated-neon-signs-but-will-it-stop-the-led-invasion\/\"><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"615\">why people don\u2019t use neon anymore<\/strong><\/a>?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"792\">Smithers cuts through the static with straight-up answers to the internet\u2019s most-searched neon sign questions. No jargon. No fluff. Just facts\u2014and a flicker of vintage flair.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"792\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/neon-signs.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us.jpeg\" alt=\"alt=\u201cHow much should you pay for a neon sign? Can you buy real neon signs? Why does no one use neon signs anymore? Which is better, LED or neon signs? Why don't people use neon signs anymore? Which neon light color is best? Is neon better than LED? Do neon signs burn a lot of electricity? Why is neon not popular anymore? Do neon signs ever burn out? Are neon lights illegal in the UK? Why don't we use neon lights anymore? What do neon lights do? Why neon signs are no longer popular? Is it expensive to run a neon sign? Are neon signs legal in the USA? \u201d\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/neon-signs-no-fluff-just-the-facts-uk-us-864x1536.jpeg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"872\"><em><strong>\ud83d\udcb8 How much should you pay for a neon sign?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1155\">It depends. For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/where-to-hang-a-neon-light-sign-the-designers-cheat-sheet\/\"><strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"916\">custom LED neon sign<\/strong><\/a> handcrafted in the UK, expect to pay anywhere from <strong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"991\">\u00a3150 to over \u00a31,000<\/strong>, depending on size, complexity, and materials. If someone\u2019s selling you a \u201cneon\u201d sign for \u00a320, it\u2019s probably a printed plastic panel with zero glow and zero style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1468\">At Smithers, our LED neon signs start around the \u00a3200 mark, but what you\u2019re paying for is <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1264\">craftsmanship<\/strong>. Designed in our Shoreditch studio. Built to last. Backed by a full 12-month warranty. <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1467\">Explore real neon lighting that actually lives up to the hype<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1522\"><em>\ud83e\uddef Why don\u2019t people use neon signs anymore?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1776\">They do\u2014just not the old-school, gas-filled glass ones as much. Classic neon signs are delicate, expensive to maintain, and not energy-efficient. Most people are now choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/led-neon-signs.html\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1717\">LED neon signs<\/strong><\/a>, which offer that same retro glow with modern reliability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1936\">The glow\u2019s not gone\u2014it&#8217;s evolved. And our LED signs still bring the attitude. <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1935\">Check out our bestsellers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1989\"><em>\u26a1 Do neon signs burn a lot of electricity?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2196\">Real neon (gas-based) signs use more energy than their modern LED counterparts. LED neon signs are far more efficient\u2014<strong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2138\">up to 80% less energy use<\/strong>, to be exact. They\u2019re also safer and cooler to the touch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2225\">Want to glow green? Go LED.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2267\"><em><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Do neon signs ever burn out?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2500\">Yes\u2014<strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2308\">everything burns out eventually<\/strong>. But LED neon signs last around <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2367\">30,000 to 50,000 hours<\/strong>. That\u2019s years of glow if you\u2019re not running it 24\/7. Classic gas neon tubes can dim or break far sooner and are expensive to repair.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2505\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2548\"><strong><em>\ud83d\uded1 Are neon lights illegal in the UK?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2738\">Nope. <strong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2574\">Totally legal.<\/strong> There are regulations for commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/when-neon-signs-crashed-the-airwaves\/\">signage and brightnes<\/a>s in residential areas, but you won\u2019t be breaking any laws hanging a neon cocktail sign in your home bar.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"130\"><strong><em>\ud83d\uddfd Are neon signs legal in the USA?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"332\">Yes\u2014<strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"153\">totally legal<\/strong> across the United States. Like the UK, there are some local zoning rules for outdoor commercial signage (brightness, placement, etc.), but nothing that bans neon signs outright.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"475\">For <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"359\">indoor neon signs<\/strong>\u2014home bars, restaurants, creative studios\u2014you\u2019re good to glow nationwide. And yes, <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"464\">we ship to the USA<\/strong> regularly.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2784\"><strong><em>\ud83c\udfa8 Which neon light colour is best?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"3036\">Depends on the vibe. <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"202\">Pink and blue neon signs<\/strong> are fan favourites, but <strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"273\">warm yellow, white, and orange colour neon<\/strong> options are making a big comeback. Looking for something no one else has? We do <strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"382\">custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/neon-colours-psychology\/\">colour neon<\/a> signs<\/strong> tailored to your palette, your brand, or your moodboard<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3041\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3079\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 Is LED better than real neon?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3285\">If you want the look without the fuss? <strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3134\">Absolutely<\/strong>. LED neon signs are safer, longer-lasting, and more affordable. They don\u2019t buzz. They don\u2019t flicker. They don\u2019t crack. But they still bring the drama.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3337\">We\u2019re not anti-glass neon\u2014but we\u2019re pro-practical.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3342\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3383\"><strong><em>\ud83e\udd14 Why is neon not popular anymore?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3531\">Neon never died. It just went digital. From TikTok bedrooms to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/neon-signs-uk-vintage-vibes-modern-design-mastery\/\">Soho bars<\/a>, neon signs are everywhere\u2014they\u2019ve just swapped glass tubes for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/gifts\/neon-tube.html\"> flex LED.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3613\">It\u2019s not about fading popularity\u2014it\u2019s about smarter design. And we\u2019ve nailed it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3613\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3613\">\ud83d\udccc We&#8217;ve also built a full guide packed with inspiration, answers, and our bestselling neon designs \u2014 check out our <strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"748\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/neon-sign-inspiration-hub-the-supreme-light-glow-guide-by-smithers\/\">Neon Sign and lights inspiration Hub<\/a> \u2013 The Supreme Light Glow Guide<\/strong> for the full lowdown.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3618\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3643\"><em><strong>Still Got Questions?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3772\">Thinking about designing your own? Want a quote for a bespoke piece? Need to settle the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/how-long-do-neon-signs-last-led-vs-gas-which-one-stands-the-test-of-time\/\">LED vs Neon<\/a>\u201d debate in your own space?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3980\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3833\">Talk to us<\/a> \u2014 or dive straight into our <strong data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3941\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/neon-signs.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3939\">Neon Signs collection<\/a><\/strong> and find something worth glowing over.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareYou\u2019ve seen them glowing in cocktail bars, storefronts, and those late-night Instagram scrolls. 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