Tape Mount Acrylic Lettering Part 2

We haven't experienced the kind of adhesion issues with mounting tape like you get with vinyl, but I would request that they don't use one of those "scrubbable" paints.

 

Exterior or interior ??

 

He said drywall, so I would assume it's interior.

Chances are, it will be a "scrubbable" paint.... Sherwin Williams Promar 200 is pretty much the go-to for any commercial building/remodel.

I would wait for three days before taping anything to it.

 

Just curious, why not stud-mount them? It would eliminate any adhesion concerns....

 

Oops, so he did. We'd normally wait 10 days for latex. You'll almost never find oil-based pints on inside walls anymore.

 

If you'd rather use studs than tape, just barely drill through the drywall. No need to drill 2"-3" past it. Once through, just push the drill through (with it off) to see if it hits anything. If it does (or if you hit a metal stud when drilling), circle those stud placements on the pattern, thread the studs into the letter backs, then cut the studs you circled on the pattern to about 1/2" long.

For extra peace of mind, use Lexel instead of, or along with silicone. The silicone cures much quicker but the Lexel will secure better long-term.