Can anyone tell me a good way to mount a single sided sand blasted sign (3' x 6') flush on a wall (corrugated metal) and have as little as possible hardware show? normally with a painted background the carriage bolts would just get painted but the background on this one will only be sealed, no paint. Thanks again!
Brian
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Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Hi Brian...Try using a French Cleat.
Are you familiar with this? If not...e-mail me and I will send you a diagram.
jackson@olypen.com
Good luck
Jackson Smart Jackson's Signs Port Angeles, WA
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Posted by John Byrd (Member # 825) on :
The french cleat is an excellent way to mount...also you can bore into the border, run screws etc. then cover the hole with a redwood plug. Plug cutters are handy to have!! Did redwood sign systems nation-wide for about 5 years...e-mail or call me if you need more info. Good luck!
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Posted by Brian Stoddard (Member # 39) on :
OK now I feel real stupid. what on earth is a French cleat? Sounds enticing and yet somewhat dangerous. Please educate me...
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Posted by Jerry Mathel (Member # 526) on :
Brian,
If this is a wooden sign going on corregated metal, and you have access to the back side of the wall, why couldn't you just put screws in from the back. Put a little silicone on the screws before you put them in so water won't leak in and rot the wood around the screw holes.
Jerry Mathel Jerry Mathel Signs Grants Pass, Oregon jmathel@grantspass.com
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Posted by Brian Stoddard (Member # 39) on :
I wish it were that easy but there is no access to the inside wall, thanks for the idea though.
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