Installation of Building Sign Letters

Christy will take you step-by-step through the process of installing building letters. Thoroughly clean application area of all dirt, tar, and wax. Mark the decal with a ruled line along the top of letters and down its center.

Stud Mount Method

Step 1
Tape one edge of the template to the installation surface and unroll it. Level the tamplate and tape the other edge of the installation surface.
how to install building letters step one
Step 2
Mark holes with center punch, then drill 1/4" holes 3" deep where indicated on your template. Remove the template and clean out all drill holes using any of the following methods: a quick puff of air; using the vents on your drill; compresses air or a turkey baster.
how to install building letters step two
Step 3
Insert the studs into the stud holes on the back of each letter. Place letters in holes on wall before applying silicone to verify position. Adjust as neccessary. Now fill the drill holes in the wall of the first letter with silicone.
how to install building letters step 3
Step 4
Push the tube of silicone over each stud on the first letter in order to evenly coat it with adhesive.
how to install building letters step 4
Step 5
Push the letter into the drill holes using a shim or spacer to assure proper stand off of the letter from the wall. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the rest of the letters.
how to install building letters step 5

Pad Mount Method

Step 1
Push the letter into the drill holes using a shim or spacer to assure proper stand off of the letter from the wall. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the rest of the letters.
how to install building letters with pad mounts step one
Step 2
Push the letter into the drill holes using a shim or spacer to assure proper stand off of the letter from the wall. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the rest of the letters.
how to install building letters with pad mounts step two
Step 3
Push the letter into the drill holes using a shim or spacer to assure proper stand off of the letter from the wall. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the rest of the letters.
how to install building letters with pad mounts step three