I have a 4' signfoam sign that needs flush mounted on a brick wall. the brackets/mounts are hidden...anyone know where I can find such a thing?
Posted by Paul Luszcz (Member # 4042) on :
The easiest is probably to stud mount the sign, aligning the studs with the mortar joints.
Drill and tap the back of the sign foam to install the studs. Drill corresponding holes in the wall. Fill the holes with adhesive and apply the sign. We sometimes use masking tape to hold the sign in place until the adhesive sets.
Posted by john randall (Member # 2450) on :
so im understanding...use liquid nail and use tape to hold the sign until the glue dries ?
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Simple silicone adhesive is all you need. And not a whole lot. Most likely you wont's need any tape. It is difficult to get the holes for the studs lined up so perfectly that the sign would practically fall out on it's own.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
You shouldn't need to tape a 4' HDU sign to the wall. Drill holes, put silicone sealer in holes and on the studs and push in place.
We make a cardboard template to drill the holes.
Is the sign a circle? What is the other dimension?
Posted by Brad Ferguson (Member # 33) on :
I have used hanger bolts for studs. If you put a nut and washer on the machine threaded side, you can then screw the lag thread side into the back of the sign. Screw till the washer seats flat and the stud should then be perpendicular to the back of the sign. The nut can act as a small spacer. ¼"x4" stainless hanger bolts I have used have two inches of machine thread and two inches of wood thread. I think I've seen ¼"x5" also, and longer ones are available in 3/8" and 1/2" diameters.
Stainless hanger bolts are not cheap, but neither is an HDU sign. They're worth it to avoid rust streaks.
