Neon Lights Guide: Real Glass Neon Versus LED Neon Flex, Custom Signs for Shops and Rooms, Colours and Brightness, Power and Drivers, Indoor and Outdoor Ratings, Mounting, Indicative Rates and Care in Pakistan
Neon lights give shops, cafés and bedrooms a bright, colourful sign, and today most are LED neon flex rather than real glass neon, which is cheaper, safer and easier to shape. Prices run from about PKR 500 per metre of flex to PKR 40,000 for large custom signs. This page covers real glass neon versus LED neon flex, custom signs for shops and rooms, colours and brightness, power and drivers, indoor and outdoor ratings, mounting, rates and care. For related pages see decorative lights, LED strip lights and fairy lights.
Glass neon versus LED neon
Real neon uses glass tubes filled with gas and high-voltage power, giving a classic glow but fragile and costly. LED neon flex uses an LED strip inside a silicone tube, running on low voltage, durable, cool and cheap, and available in many colours.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| LED neon flex, per metre | PKR 500 - 1,500 |
| Small custom LED neon sign | PKR 5,000 - 15,000 |
| Large shop sign | PKR 15,000 - 40,000+ |
| Driver or adapter | PKR 500 - 3,000 |
| Mounting backing board | PKR 500 - 5,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Custom signs for shops and rooms
Signs can be made from your logo or text, with the fabricator bending flex and mounting it on clear or coloured acrylic. Provide clear artwork and agree size, colours, power and delivery time. Ask for a mock-up.
Colours and brightness
Warm white, pink, blue, red and RGB are common. Neon is bright enough for decoration but not for general lighting, and outdoor signs need stronger flex. Check how the colour looks lit and unlit.
Power and drivers
LED neon uses 12 V or 24 V drivers sized with a margin of 20 percent above load. Keep drivers dry and ventilated, and use waterproof ones outdoors. Poor drivers flicker or fail.
Indoor and outdoor ratings
Indoor flex can be IP20 to IP44, and outdoor flex needs IP65 or higher with sealed ends. Keep outdoor signs sheltered from direct rain and sun where possible.
Mounting and care
Mount on a solid wall with proper anchors, hide cables and avoid sharp bends. Wipe with a dry cloth and check power connections. Wiring and installation should be done by a qualified electrician, with power switched off at the breaker and the circuit rating checked first.
Before you decide
Choose LED neon, provide clear artwork, confirm the driver and ask for a mock-up. Ask the seller for the box specification, lumens and warranty in writing and test a sample before buying the full quantity. Compare at least two quotes on the same model and specification, check the wattage, lumens, colour temperature and warranty on the box, keep the invoice and test the product before paying in full. Ask the seller about the return policy for faulty items and whether spare parts or replacement bulbs are available, and photograph the packaging on delivery. Prices change with exchange rates and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide, and be careful with very low prices on unbranded products with exaggerated wattage claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bright coloured lights shaped into signs, now mostly LED neon flex. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative retail rates run from about PKR 500 per metre of flex to 40,000 for large signs. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
LED neon is cheaper, safer and more durable. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
With an outdoor-rated sign. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, from a fabricator. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Send the details and a photo on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists the model, size, warranty and delivery, so you can compare it with other quotes on the same scope. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Ordering neon lights?
Send the details and a photo. We reply with a written rate.