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mounting of acrylic letters
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James Burke
Being a grandpa is more fun than working
I see this is your first post. Are you currently doing other types of sign work?
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SignTech
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all good questions ... studs? pattern? or just the letters?
inkuyo
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I have been makings signs for a few years. Mostly vinyl applied to substrates though. I have done some cnc cut outs (acrylic), but mostly applied to surfaces using stand offs or screws. I have never had to apply directly to a wall.
The letters and logo will be cnc cut out with colored vinyl on the rear (clear acylic).
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SignTech
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so the vinyl will be on the rear getting the adhesive ...... is that what you are saying?
Sign Works
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3M VHB & Silicone
inkuyo
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That is correct. I thought of just painting the cut outs but that is a little different look but would allow me to hide fasterners easier.
signage
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The vinyl is going to be your weak link.
Malkin
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Not a whole lot of options for a clean install in that scenario. Seems like I have had trouble with VHB causing a little lifting & bubbles (visible through the clear) over time the few times I have tried something like that. Maybe I was just doing it wrong...
I bet silicone would work well, though 1/2" acrylic could get mighty heavy if the letters are big.
I bet silicone would work well, though 1/2" acrylic could get mighty heavy if the letters are big.
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SignTech
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as Signage is getting to, my thoughts too being that the vinyl could be a weak issue .... fasteners would be better at least a few ... depending on the size and weight of the project ... or see if you can get away with 3m tape as suggested or silicone ... is this going over peoples heads? lol
http://www.geminisignletters.com/mounting/cut-plastic-letters-mounting.htm
http://www.geminisignletters.com/mounting/cut-plastic-letters-mounting.htm
Jester1167
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If you do get any adhesive to stick the vinyl to the wall, the acrylic will slide off the vinyl over time. Don't believe me, try it.
inkuyo
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Not directly overhead, a backwall display. But sure, they could come off. I'd rather not use 3m Tape. I totally understand the weekness of the vinyl so may swing for the painted letters with hidden mounts.
Are there some sort of pins out there that could be glue in the back of the letters then inserted into the sheetrock? That way there is not standoff from the wall?
Dale
Are there some sort of pins out there that could be glue in the back of the letters then inserted into the sheetrock? That way there is not standoff from the wall?
Dale
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SignTech
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sure but ........ this is why patterns are best used and the mounts pre-mounted and glued to the lettering or logo ....... but here are some options for you ... if you can find the correct placements so they hang correctly on you wall ......http://www.geminisignletters.com/09install01hardware.htm
Jester1167
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Just buy the letters from Gemini. The have several mounting options, solid color or painted plex reasonable pricing. Their paint is automotive grade and gauranteed for life...
Billct2
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You're limiting your options with the reverse applied vinyl.
Mechanical fasteners are out.
Anything you use will be depending on the vinyl sticking to the acrylic to hold it up.
I woud thing a sheet type adhesive that could be applied to the entire back of the letter would probably work.
Unless you want to rethink the vinyl on the back part....
Mechanical fasteners are out.
Anything you use will be depending on the vinyl sticking to the acrylic to hold it up.
I woud thing a sheet type adhesive that could be applied to the entire back of the letter would probably work.
Unless you want to rethink the vinyl on the back part....
James Burke
Being a grandpa is more fun than working
Ditto for Gemini letters. I believe they give you a printed template.
Malkin
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It's available, though at $4.25 per character it's not exactly a "gift".
Pat Whatley
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When the letters come in photocopy them and tape up the photocopies for your pattern. the photocopy will show exactly where the hardware goes.