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Amy Brown
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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.....

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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!

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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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