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The easiest is probably to stud mount the sign, aligning the studs with the mortar joints.
Drill and tap the back of the sign foam to install the studs. Drill corresponding holes in the wall. Fill the holes with adhesive and apply the sign. We sometimes use masking tape to hold the sign in place until the adhesive sets.
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Simple silicone adhesive is all you need. And not a whole lot. Most likely you wont's need any tape. It is difficult to get the holes for the studs lined up so perfectly that the sign would practically fall out on it's own.
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I have used hanger bolts for studs. If you put a nut and washer on the machine threaded side, you can then screw the lag thread side into the back of the sign. Screw till the washer seats flat and the stud should then be perpendicular to the back of the sign. The nut can act as a small spacer. ¼"x4" stainless hanger bolts I have used have two inches of machine thread and two inches of wood thread. I think I've seen ¼"x5" also, and longer ones are available in 3/8" and 1/2" diameters.
Stainless hanger bolts are not cheap, but neither is an HDU sign. They're worth it to avoid rust streaks.
Brad in Kansas City
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