MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR INSTALLING DIMENSIONAL LETTERS
METAL LETTERS & LOGOS
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BOTTOM RAIL MOUNT
Rail mount is available on letters at least 4″ high and 3/8″ thick. Letters are drilled and tapped on the bottom returns. If letters are over 8″ high a tie-back (not supplied) is recommended to secure the letter.
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STUD MOUNT
Letter backs are drilled and tapped to receive threaded studs. Studs are pressed into pre-drilled wall holes and secured with adhesive and/or anchors – based on the wall type and letter weight. Studs can be aligned in-line for brick or block mortar upon request.
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TOP RAIL MOUNT
Rail mount is available on letters at least 4″ high and 3/8″ thick. Letters are drilled and tapped on the top returns. If letters are over 8″ high a tie-back (not provided) is recommended to secure the letter.
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TOP STUD MOUNT
Top stud mount is available on letters at least 4″ high and 3/8″ thick. Letters are drilled and tapped on the top returns. If letters are over 8″ high a tie-back (not supplied) is recommended to secure the letter.
PLASTIC LETTERS & LOGOS
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PLAIN MOUNT
Letters with no mounting hardware, Display Letters can be attached to mounting surface with a combination of adhesive or double-faced tape – applied by installer – based on surface and letter weight.
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DOUBLE FACED TAPE MOUNT
Double face tape mount comes with either partial or fully covered backs with a VHB, double faced tape. Volume of tape is based on letter size and gauge. Heavier letters may require tape and adhesive (such as epoxy on acrylic) to properly secure letters. VHB tape is designed for interior, flat, dry wall installations.
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STUD MOUNT
Stud blocks are solvent bonded to letter backs to receive a 10-24 stud. These blocks will require the letters to stand-off the mounting surface approximately 3/8″ – 1/2″. Drilling patterns are required for this installation.
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FLUSH STUD
Thicker letters (min. 3/8″ th) can be drilled and tapped for stud installation. Specify if studs need to be in line for brick / block mortar joints or rails.
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PAD MOUNT
Letters are supplied with plastic pads on the backs of letters. Secure the letters to the wall by using a spacing tape guide and silicone adhesive. Adjustable or flush pads available upon request.
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COMBINATION MOUNT
Combination of studs and pads. Stud through a pad on the top portion of each letter, pads only on the bottom portion of each letter. Mounting procedure is the same as a Stud Mount with the addition of securing pads to the mounting surface with adhesive. Studs can be aligned in-line for brick or block mortar upon request. Laser cut letters (min. 3/8″ th) can be drilled and tapped to receive studs to allow for a flush mounting. Drilling patterns are required for this installation.
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COMBINATION ALL MOUNT
Combination of studs and pads on all mounts. Stud through a pad on the top and bottom portion of each letter. Mounting procedure is the same as a Stud Mount with the addition of securing pads to the mounting surface with adhesive. Studs can be aligned in-line for brick or block mortar upon request. Drilling patterns are required for this installation.
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RAIL MOUNT
Letters with pads or studs that are aligned for horizontal rails. Letters are pre-assembled in Sign Shop before install – the installed in sections to the wall. Rails can be plastic or metal bars, C-Channel or angle brackets.
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OTHER MOUNTS
Letters with either pads or studs that are aligned for horizontal rails. Letters are pre-assembled in Sign Shop before install – the installed in sections to the wall. Rails can be plastic or metal bars, C-Channel or angle brackets.