what adhesive laser cut plastic install

[David Wright]

Installing 1/4" plastic letters from Gemini on interior dry wall. 8" and a 18" by 27" logo piece.
What adhesive, tape or glue would work best. I have had some issues in the past but can't remember my remedy.
Didn't want to drill holes for stud mount and have letters in my possession now.

 

[CanuckSigns]

3M vhb foam tape is the industry standard.

 

[David Wright]

I use vhb which is very effective on metal and some other surfaces but drywall?

 

[bigben]

On drywall, I use 3m 4492B (that is a 30mil tape that won't destroy the drywall when removed) or 3M 4910 in 40mil if the letter are big (over 6 inches). Make sure to use a minimum of 20mil thick tape, but I recommend to go 30mil and over.

 

[Souldar]

Double sided tape with 100% silicone.

 

[visual800]

vhb tape here also, thats what I would use

 

[eahicks]

3M Command Strips. They remove cleanly and the letters will be usable if removed and relocated later.

 

[TEN]

Options- studs or tape and silicone/adhesive. Client will end up with repairing holes in drywall from 3/16 studs or repair damage left behind by VHB tape when removed. I have seen masking tape and frog tape pull paint off of drywall when removing the mounting pattern so any method capable of supporting the acrylic is going to most likely leave damage when removed. Many walls out there have very poor adhesion of the paint to the drywall. I also like a hybrid method where minimal number of studs are used to support the vertical weight of larger acrylic along with minimal VHB to secure the acrylic to the wall.