The Letterville BullBoard: Installation Question about Cut-out Precision Board Letters

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Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :

Hi everyone!

Working on a job involving cut-out precision board letters installed on PVC. How do you recommend installing the letters?

This is for an indoor installation. The PVC sign will be installed onto a stone type wall (like a fireplace wall). Customer is doing that installation.

Foam letters will be primed and painted 1" thick. I was planning to leave the back unprimed for adhesive purposes. Will Liquid Nails work? Or do I need to maybe drill and put screws or something into them from the back?

Thanks for any and all info.....

Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :

Hey Amy,

Use silicone adhesive if you are going to leave the latters bare. Use V.H.B (very high bond) from 3M if you paint the backs.

Lay a pounce pattern down for your layout for letter placement.

Have a great one!

Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :

I agree with Bruce Amy...but use both VHB and 100% silicone caulk.

The backs will need at least a prime coat. Use a small piece of VHB to hold the letters in place while the silicone dries.

Good luck.

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