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 |
FLANGE MOUNT
(Formed Plastic Only) 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 |
 
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
