How to choose your back board
Updated 10 months ago
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All Sketch & Etch Neons will come mounted onto a backboard.
All of the finishes are for indoor use only & there are 2 things to consider when deciding on your back board finishes.
1. The Cut
You're able to choose from 4 different backboard cut options when creating your custom Neon sign.
Cut to Shape (or Letter)
Our most popular option, 'Cut to Shape' follows the silhouette of your Neon sign. It creates a durable finish to your Neon sign, so it can be enjoyed for years to come. It also provides a more discreet finish and is often a favorite for Neons used at weddings and events. This cut allows the Neon to be hung or fixed to a wall.
Customers often select this option if their Neon is a handwritten or script type font (e.g. 'The Smiths'), for shapes or artwork (e.g. a star), or for logos. Here are a few examples.
Rectangle
Another popular choice, 'Rectangle' backboards are just that - a rectangle acrylic backing. This can work particularly well for bold or capital letter fonts, and for images where customers want to achieve an 'artwork' effect. This cut allows the Neon to be hung or fixed to a wall.
Here are a few examples.
Rectangle with Stand
The 'Rectangle with Stand' backboard is the ideal choice for customers wanting a free-standing Neon sign. The Neon will be mounted onto a rectangle acrylic backing and come with clear acrylic feet to slot your Neon sign into.
Please note, this free-standing option is better suited to smaller and medium Neon signs.
Boxed Neon
The ' Boxed Neon' is a great choice for customers wanting a larger free-standing Neon. The Neon will be fixed to the back panel of the box. These Neon signs are also ideal for customers wanting to display their sign on the ground, table or to be used at an event.
A few things to note:
- We recommend the Boxed Neon be displayed standing, not hung
- This option only comes in clear acrylic
- Max available size for Boxed Neons is 1.5m wide and 600mm High / 60 x 24 inches
- The approximate depth of the Splash Proof Box is 120mm/4.7 inches
- The warranty for Neons with this finish is 3 months (vs our extended 24 month warranty)
Here are a couple of examples.
2. The Color
Clear
Our standard and most popular acrylic backboard color is Clear! It provides a subtle finish to your Neon sign and allows the Neon to take front and center stage. Here are some examples of Neons with a clear backboard.
Other
We also offer Black Gloss, White Gloss, Silver Mirror and Gold Mirror acrylic as backboard options through our Online Neon Builder.
However, we offer endless color options for our backboards, as well as backboards that use a combination of different colored acrylics, UV printing on backboards, and more! Get in touch with us here to chat about a specialty design.
Here are some examples of what our customers have created.
Please note, all of our signs are designed for indoor use only.
Black Gloss
White Gloss
Gold Mirror
Silver Mirror
Red Mirror
Blush Pink
UV Print and Neon
The possibilities are endless, and it can be tricky to decide on your final finish! Questions? We're here to help. Contact our team and we will happily guide you through this process.
