posted March 01, 2010 03:23 PM
Hey guys, I'm making 40" civic numbers from aluminum face LusterBoard to mount on a brick surface. I'm using 4" Studs on a 3" Pad from Gemini. The studs are 3/16". Right now it looks like each number will take 3 studs to mount it in the brick wall. I'm planning on using PL200 Construction Adhesive on each stud. I'm wondering, is it best to use a 3/16 drill bit for the holes or should I make them a little bigger for the adhesive?
posted March 01, 2010 05:32 PM
Your rotary hammer will probably make them a little oversize anyway, bring a 1/4" drill with because sometimes the drill will follow a weak spot in the brick or mortar and you would have to make that hole oversize to get your orientation back. Don't forget an air can to clean the holes.
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posted March 02, 2010 08:30 AM
Another thought, with characters that large, you can't see the stud holes around the strokes. It might help to pounce in a couple sharp corners at opposite ends of each character with your stud pattern.
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posted March 02, 2010 09:11 AM
Curtis you might want to consider PL Premium.. the job you are doing sounds like a job I did last summer, I used the 3" pads also.. worked out great.
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posted March 03, 2010 10:08 AM
Mr. Pickett, that would make things easier. However, the client wants a natural 3-D look about an inch off the wall to cast a shadow.
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