Learn how to install your custom LED neon sign. Choose your mounting style, watch the setup video and follow each step at your own pace.
How to install a custom LED neon sign
Watch our 50-second animated unboxing and installation video: unpack your sign, see the wall standoff mounting parts and connect power for the final glow.
50-second animated setup video · Wall standoff example. Open the installation video
This video shows a wall standoff example. Use the guide below for your selected mounting style and the instructions supplied with your order.
Wall standoffs
Your mounting kit: Standoff barrels, mounting screws, front caps and protective washers as specified on your order; fixings suited to your wall.
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Unpack and check your kit
Place the sign on a clean, soft surface. Lift it by the acrylic backing, never the neon or wires. Check your mounting kit and matching power supply against your order. Keep power unplugged while mounting.
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Level and mark the mounting holes
Plan the cable route and check outlet reach. Use the supplied template if included, or have a helper support the backing. Level the sign and mark each factory-drilled mounting hole. Set the sign safely aside before drilling.
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Prepare the wall and secure the bases
Check for concealed pipes and wiring before drilling. Choose fixings rated for your wall and the sign’s weight. Follow their specified hole size and depth. For an anchor-based fixing, fit the correct anchor first. Fix each standoff barrel to the wall with its separate mounting screw.
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Fit the backing and protective washers
Have a helper support the sign. Align the factory-drilled holes with the standoff bases. Where your kit includes protective washers, place them on both sides of the acrylic as directed. The wall screw secures the base; the separate front cap passes through the acrylic hole into the barrel.
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Secure the caps and route the cable
Thread each front cap into its barrel. Tighten gently by hand, following your kit instructions; do not overtighten or flex the acrylic. Keep the sign supported until every mounting point is secure. Route the power lead without pinching or pulling it.
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Connect power and adjust the glow
With the outlet power unplugged, connect the sign to its supplied matching power supply. If your order includes a controller, follow its labeled input/output connections and kit instructions. Keep connectors dry and leads free of strain. Once the sign is secure, plug into a suitable outlet and switch on. Use the included remote or dimmer only if supplied for your sign.
Direct wall screws
Your mounting kit: Your selected direct-screw kit and any specified protective washers or spacers; fixings rated for your wall and sign weight.
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Unpack and check your kit
Place the sign on a clean, soft surface. Lift it by the acrylic backing, never the neon or wires. Check your mounting kit and matching power supply against your order. Keep power unplugged while mounting.
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Plan and mark the placement
Check outlet reach and cable routing. Use a supplied template if included, or have a helper hold the sign by its backing. Level it and mark the factory-drilled mounting holes. Remove the sign before drilling.
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Prepare the fixing points
Check for concealed pipes and wiring. Use fixings rated for the wall material and sign’s weight. Follow the fixing manufacturer’s hole size, depth and anchor instructions. Do not drill new holes through the sign, neon or wiring.
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Support and fasten the backing
Have a helper support the backing while you align its factory-drilled holes. Fit any washers or spacers required by your direct-screw kit. Install the mounting screws through the intended backing holes into the prepared fixings.
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Check the sign is fully supported
Tighten only as directed by your kit; do not crack or flex the acrylic. Keep supporting the sign until all points are secure. Check the cable is clear of the screws, edges and any pinch points.
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Connect power and adjust the glow
With the outlet power unplugged, connect the sign to its supplied matching power supply. If your order includes a controller, follow its labeled input/output connections and kit instructions. Keep connectors dry and leads free of strain. Once the sign is secure, plug into a suitable outlet and switch on. Use the included remote or dimmer only if supplied for your sign.
Hanging cables
Your mounting kit: The cable hanging kit and connectors specified on your order, plus support fittings rated for the total hanging load.
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Unpack and check your kit
Place the sign on a clean, soft surface. Lift it by the acrylic backing, never the neon or wires. Check your mounting kit and matching power supply against your order. Keep power unplugged while mounting.
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Choose and check the supports
Confirm the backing has designated hanging holes. Plan the height and power-cable route. Every support and fitting must be rated for the total hanging load. Have a qualified installer assess uncertain surfaces or overhead supports before you proceed.
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Fit the cable kit to the backing
With the sign supported on a soft surface, attach the supplied cable connectors to its designated hanging holes exactly as directed by your kit. Never attach to the neon tubing or suspend the sign from its electrical cable.
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Lift and secure the hanging cables
Have a helper support the sign while you connect the cables to the prepared supports. Close and secure every connector as specified by your kit. Keep the sign supported until all connections are secure.
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Level and check the load
Adjust the cable lengths using your kit’s instructions while supporting the sign. Check that it hangs level and every connection remains secure. Leave slack in the power lead; it must carry no sign weight. Keep the sign and leads clear of walkways.
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Connect power and adjust the glow
With the outlet power unplugged, connect the sign to its supplied matching power supply. If your order includes a controller, follow its labeled input/output connections and kit instructions. Keep connectors dry and leads free of strain. Once the sign is secure, plug into a suitable outlet and switch on. Use the included remote or dimmer only if supplied for your sign.
Hanging chains
Your mounting kit: The chain hanging kit and connectors specified on your order, plus support fittings rated for the total hanging load.
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Unpack and check your kit
Place the sign on a clean, soft surface. Lift it by the acrylic backing, never the neon or wires. Check your mounting kit and matching power supply against your order. Keep power unplugged while mounting.
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Choose and check the supports
Confirm the backing has designated hanging holes. Plan the height and cable route. Each chain, connector and support must be rated for the total hanging load. Have a qualified installer assess uncertain surfaces or overhead supports before you proceed.
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Connect the chains to the backing
Lay the sign securely on a soft surface and fit the chain connectors to the designated hanging holes, following your kit instructions. Close the connectors fully. Never attach a chain to neon tubing, wires or an unapproved part of the backing.
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Lift and secure the chains
Have a helper support the sign while you connect the chains to the prepared supports. Secure every fitting as directed by the supplied kit. Keep supporting the sign until all hanging connections are secure.
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Level the sign and clear the cable
With the sign supported, adjust the chain attachment positions as directed by the kit to level the sign. Check every connector again. Leave slack in the electrical lead so it carries no weight. Keep chains and leads clear of walkways.
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Connect power and adjust the glow
With the outlet power unplugged, connect the sign to its supplied matching power supply. If your order includes a controller, follow its labeled input/output connections and kit instructions. Keep connectors dry and leads free of strain. Once the sign is secure, plug into a suitable outlet and switch on. Use the included remote or dimmer only if supplied for your sign.
Tabletop stand
Your mounting kit: The tabletop stand or base and its fasteners specified for your sign. Use the stand supplied for this backing.
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Unpack and check your kit
Place the sign on a clean, soft surface. Lift it by the acrylic backing, never the neon or wires. Check your mounting kit and matching power supply against your order. Keep power unplugged while mounting.
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Choose a stable display surface
Choose a flat, stable surface with room for the complete stand and access to an outlet. Keep the sign away from the table edge and places where it can be bumped. Plan the cable route so it will not pull the stand over.
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Identify the stand connection
Check your stand instructions to identify its slots, brackets or fasteners. Use only the attachment points designed for your backing. Keep the sign supported and unplugged while fitting the base.
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Fit and secure the stand
Attach or seat the acrylic backing in the supplied stand exactly as directed by its instructions. Support the backing throughout. Fit any supplied protective washers and fasteners gently; do not force the acrylic or overtighten.
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Check stability and cable slack
Place the full stand on the surface. Confirm the sign sits securely and does not wobble before releasing it. Leave slack in the power lead and route it where it cannot snag. The stand must support the sign without relying on its cable.
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Connect power and adjust the glow
With the outlet power unplugged, connect the sign to its supplied matching power supply. If your order includes a controller, follow its labeled input/output connections and kit instructions. Keep connectors dry and leads free of strain. Once the sign is secure, plug into a suitable outlet and switch on. Use the included remote or dimmer only if supplied for your sign.
Hardware varies by order. Follow the instructions supplied with your specific sign, mounting kit and power supply.
Need setup help? Email your order number and a photo. Email setup support
LED neon sign installation FAQs
Plan the mounting surface, hardware and power connection before setting up your sign for a business, home or event. These answers help you choose the right guide.
How do I install an LED neon sign on a wall?
Choose the guide that matches your order: wall standoffs hold the backing away from the wall, while direct wall screws secure through its factory-drilled mounting holes. Level and mark the placement, use fixings rated for your wall and sign weight, secure all mounting points, then connect the supplied power supply. Keep the sign unplugged while mounting.
Which mounting hardware comes with my neon sign?
Your order confirms the mounting option and included hardware. Available setups include wall standoffs, direct wall screws, hanging cables, hanging chains and a tabletop stand. Wall anchors and support fittings must suit the actual surface and load; do not assume every fixing is suitable for every wall.
Can I mount a neon sign on drywall, wood or concrete?
The wall material determines the fixing method. In the wall guide, select drywall, solid wood or stud, brick or concrete, or other / not sure. Use appropriately rated fixings and their instructions. If the surface, concealed services or support strength is uncertain, have a qualified installer check it before drilling.
How do I hang a neon sign with cables or chains?
Use the designated hanging holes in the acrylic backing and the hanging kit specified for your order. Every cable, chain, connector and support must be rated for the total load. Keep the sign supported while securing and leveling it. Never suspend the sign from its neon tubing or electrical cable.
How do I connect the power supply and dimmer?
Use the matching power supply supplied for your sign. With outlet power unplugged, follow the labeled connections and your kit instructions. Connect a dimmer or controller only if it is included and specified for your sign. Keep connectors dry, leave cable slack and switch on only after the sign is secure.
Can I use these instructions for an outdoor neon sign?
Indoor and outdoor construction are different. Follow the placement, mounting and power instructions supplied for your specific sign. Do not assume an indoor sign, power supply or connector is weatherproof. For outdoor placement or an uncertain installation, email setup support with your order number and photos.
What Miami Neons customers say
Selected Google review excerpts about Miami Neons signs and service. Each review links to its original Google source.
★★★★★ — “They took my idea and transformed it into a stunning neon sign that exceeded my expectations.”
Armando Perez Aleman · Sep 30, 2025 · Google
★★★★★ — “We had an awesome sign made and installed for an event. Easy to work with. Will use them again.”
John McBride · Sep 30, 2025 · Google
★★★★★ — “The sign I got was even better than I imagined, and you can really tell they put care into every detail.”
Genesis D · Oct 2, 2025 · Google
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