NO
MOUNTS
The reverse side of all formed plastic
letters are hollow. No mounting attachments are produced
as part of the vacuum forming process. This can be
difficult to mount and produce unsightly results if
done improperly. They are made this way for professional
sign companies that will have their own attachment
methods or choose to do it themselves by purchasing
specific hardware. Also be aware that if you shoot
screws through the face of the letters they will not
only look unsightly but will void your manufacturer's
lifetime warranty. Not
Recommended
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FLANGE
MOUNT
The plastic has
not been trimmed flush to the wall of the letter,
leaving a flange through which small screws can be
inserted to attach the letters to the mounting surface. This type of mount
is only available for letter heights of 6" or
more. Generally speaking, this mount is better suited
to very large letters as the flange becomes less and
less noticeable when the letter size increases.
Flange
detracts from clean appearance on smaller letters
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Left(Flush Pad) Right(Adjustable Pad)
Pad mounts are
achieved with the use of perforated plastic disks
or rectangles that are glued into the backs of the
letters so that they are almost flush with the letter
wall. Order Adjustable pads if you want a non-flush
installation or for uneven surfaces. Best used in
indoor situations on drywall and outside where drilling
holes might be either unsightly or too difficult as
in the case of very hard concrete.The pad mount
relies on silicone adhesive to glue it to the mounting
surface. Long strips of masking tape should be employed
to hold the letters in position while the adhesive
dries. Best
for inside on drywall. No drilling
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STUD
MOUNT
Studs involve the use of 3/16" dia., 10-24 all threaded stainless steel or aluminum
rod that screw into plastic retainer blocks that are
glued into the backs of the letter.
No two letters are interchangeable, even letters of
the same character. This is because the stud blocks
are glued into the letters by hand and each will have
unique positioning. On the pattern, a circle identifies
the position of each stud where it falls inside a
letter.
Drill holes for studs and use silicone adhesive to
hold the studs securely in the holes.
Mounting
Pattern Required
Best
for outside use
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COMBO MOUNT
A combo mount
differs from a stud mount in that the upper portion
of the letter will have studs and adjustable pads
that can be screwed up or down the stud. The lower portion
of the letter has nonadjustable pad type mounts. This
configuration is good for uneven surfaces, such as
lap siding where an adjustable top will allow the
letters to be vertically plumbed.
Mounting
Pattern Req.
Best
for outside with uneven
surface
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COMBO
ALL MOUNT
On the combo all
mount, each stud has a plastic perforated disc that
can be screwed up or down the stud shaft. This allows for
full adjustability over all mounting points allowing
you to install against corrugated tin, curved surfaces
and all manor of uneven surfaces. The studs through
pads also allows you to stand off the letters from
your mounting surface, giving a greater depth or to
allow for some form of back lighting.
Mounting
Pattern Req.
Best
for outside standoff & uneven surfaces.
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