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How To Install Sign For Metal And Plastic Letters?

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Creating attractive, attention-grabbing storefront signs, interior business signs, outdoor custom signs, or other signage with plastic or metal mounted letters is a cost-effective way to advertise your business to customers as well as adding some style and flair to your space. To install sign for metal and plastic letters, the sign installation Summerville has provided some tips.

Once you have designed your letters and you are ready to place your lettered sign, take these steps to ensure a smooth installation process:

  1. Start with a paper template: Trace your plastic or metal letters on a large sheet of paper, which you will use in the actual installation but will also use to try out different wall placements. Using painter’s tape, try the paper template in a few different spots to ensure you are going to position the lettered sign correctly. Have a few different people view the placement, too. You will need a second or even third set of hands in this installation process.
  2. Organize your supplies: In addition to the paper template, you will need a level, painters’ tape, adhesive, a power drill with bit and studs, and a center punch or nail. A ladder may be needed for installation, depending on the height you choose for your lettered sign placement.
  3. Place your template: And make it straight! Use your level to ensure the paper template is straight on the wall. Once you have settled on the placement of the lettered sign, keep the template attached to the wall with painter’s tape.
  4. Mark your spot with the studs: Next, you will screw the studs into the back of each plastic or metal letter, then use a center punch or nail to mark the stud placement on the wall. You will basically punch through the paper template to mark these spots on the wall.
  5. Ready, set, drill: Remove the template from the wall and drill all the holes that you marked on the wall. Keep your paper template if you are repeating the same lettered sign in another location.
  6. Take a test run: First, position the lettering in the holes without any adhesive; make sure your placement is straight and level. Adjust the holes if needed to improve the positioning of the letters.
  7. Clean the area: Remove your metal or plastic letters from the wall and wipe down the surface thoroughly to ensure any debris or smudges are removed before mounting your lettered sign.
  8. Glue and set: Place your adhesive on the studs and drilled holes and then insert the studs into the drilled holes in the wall. Use painters tape to temporarily hold the letters to the wall and screw the studs into the back of the letter.
  9. Bring back the level: Use your level to ensure your sign is straight, both vertically and horizontally.

Conclusion

Take some time to view it from different distances and angles and make any adjustments if needed. Once you are satisfied with the lettered sign, remove any painter’s tape.

 

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