Neon is a popular name for lamps that allow you to create a special lighting effect. They are most often used in external advertising, as well as to present important content at various types of events or promotions. Find out what this type of lighting is characterized by and see what types of neon lights are.
What is neon?
Lamps called neons were created around 1910, and today it is one of the most widely used forms of outdoor advertising. A distinctive feature of this type of promotion is the ability to illuminate the building, which increases the visibility of advertising. This, on the other hand, means that a given slogan or logo can reach a large audience regardless of the time of day. Neons are noticeable from afar and stand out from other outdoor banners. This makes them much more readable and more likely to attract the attention of passers-by.
Neons, in addition to being used in advertising, also increasingly perform other utilitarian functions. This type of lighting is used, for example, at important events or celebrations such as weddings, birthdays or advertising fairs. This makes the password chosen by the person concerned, thanks to its original appearance, attract attention. Very often neon lamps are therefore one of the decorative elements.
Neons — the most popular types
Neons owe their unique appearance to a specially prepared design and filling. Depending on what a particular installation is made of, it is possible to achieve a variety of effects.
Classic neon — red light
The simplest and one of the first neon is the one that is created with the help of special bent tubes made of transparent glass. They are filled with a special chemical element — neon (hence the name of light installations). It is an odorless and colorless gas, however, when combined with glass and connected to a voltage source, it takes on a luminous, red form.
Colorful neons
The huge demand for neon installations led to the creation of glass tubes filled with various gas mixtures. From the inside, they are absorbed by the phosphor. Thanks to this, the neon light is very intense and, in addition, it can be obtained in the color of your choice (depending on what type of gas will be inside the tubes):
- Neon — orange-red.
- Argon — purple,
- helium — white and pink,
- helium in yellow tube — yellow,
- Krypton — white,
- xenon — blue-violet.
Stained Glass Neon
Neon, which is created not from transparent glass, but specially tinted during production, is called colored neon from tinted material. In this case, the tubes retain their color even when disconnected from the power source, not as in the case of the previous neons.
Led Neon
One of the newest on the market is the led neon, which, as the name suggests, is created from LED light. Thanks to innovative technology, it is possible to choose any shape and size, moreover lamps can shine in any color. Neoledy are manufactured with more than one element, which allows to obtain more or less complicated installations.
Neon advertising — what are the advantages?
Not everyone is aware of the many advantages of investing in an advertisement made of neon. Of course, this type of promotion will work depending on the type of industry. The biggest advantage applies to people who own a stationary store. Thanks to a luminous advertisement hung on the building, the place can be seen by the customer regardless of what time it is. Passers-by will automatically pay attention to such an attractive store site, which can also contribute to an increase in interest in the offer. Not everyone realizes that this form of promotion is quite cheap and in translation into profit pays the entrepreneur more than television or radio marketing.
It is worth bearing in mind that neon can also quickly become a business card of a company or brand. In order for this to happen, it is necessary to entrust the execution of the design, as well as the installation itself, to professionals. Thanks to this, the advertisement will be characterized by the highest quality, aesthetic execution and, moreover, enormous durability.
It should not be forgotten that not only entrepreneurs and business owners, but also private individuals who want to invest in this type of project are increasingly deciding to commission a led installation. Neon can be, among other things, part of a photo booth available to guests at a party, as well as a wall decoration, located in a restaurant, club, hotel or even an apartment.