Textured Wall Paper

[dlndesign]

I have a client I installed some dimensional lettering to their wall the other day and one of the pieces has already come off. Now it went on a textured wall paper, I am not sure if this is normal or if I should expect more problems from it. Also the piece that was up was a 3" x 48" inch solid rectangle 2lb foam with metal lam. Has anyone had a similar situation or a possible fix for this?

thanks

 

[Rick]

Did you just goop the letters on or pin mount/adhesive them on?

 

[dlndesign]

Silicone and double stick tape.

 

[tanneji]

not gonna hold ... need pins or stud mount depending on weight

 

[Rick]

I agree with Tanneji... pins or studs

 

[dlndesign]

I know what studs are but what are pins? Any visual examples you could show me?

 

[tanneji]

Pins are angle straight pins that we usually use putting ADA signs onto cubicle walls. basically they are a 1"x1" square of plastic with an angled (90 degree bend near the plastic) pin coming out the back. They slide into cloth/textures fairly well. they are tricky for getting perfectly level though.

 

[J Hill Designs]

when I pin-mount dimensional letters, I just cut heads off small finishing nails and glue them in - push on wall to set points, take off and drill out undersized, then push in all the way, and usually still use adhesive/DST

 

[dlndesign]

Thanks I think thats what I'll have to do, I can't really add more cost to this job. So come finishing nails and adhesive should do the trick. Thanks for all your help guys.

 

[tanneji]

not a bad idea jhill! i'll have to keep that in mind ...

 

[J Hill Designs]

with sintra its easier - just cut the heads, heat with torch, slide in...