Installation Methods And Videos

Installation

FREE Patterns for Professional installations. Computer Generated Installation
patterns for all stud mounting methods. Tape the installation pattern to the mounting surface,
all the stud mounting holes locations are marked. Mounting locations are then drilled
and filled with adhesive. Install studs into back of letters and install. 

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Patterns are available for Mounting Methods:

  • Stud
  • Stud For BrickStud Mount Inline
  • Stud Mount with NutsStud Mount Inline
  • Stud With Spacers

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Free Stencil Guides Stencil is a computer-generated full-size cutout designed for smaller letters, logos, or bars. Typically used to install double face tape mounted letters.
The guide is taped to the wall and letters are set inside the cutout and placed on the wall.  

Material: Cardboard

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Free Spilt Stencil This stencil guide is a partial cutout of the bottom portion of the letters about the baseline, plus 2 inches below the baseline which provides a perfect way to install plain, pad, or double face tape mounted flat cut letters.
Rigid Spilt Stencil is generated using the same file that we use to produce your letters. The Gemini Layout Team will determine if Stencil or Spilt Stencil is best for your order.  

Material: Cardboard

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    Installation & Maintenance

    Stud Mount with Spacers

    Stud mount with spacers will give you the stand your letters off the wall either 1/4'', 
    1/2'' or 3/4''. The spacers are sleeves that go around the stud not allowing the letter 
    to go any deeper into the wall. This is an even and easy to use method to stand your 
    letters off the wall. Use Stud mount with nuts for corrugated mounting surfaces.
    Studs are randomly placed, patterns are needed for each set of letters ordered.


    (Stud Mount With Spacers)


    • Acrylic & Metal on Acrylic Letters
    • Aluminum Letters
    • Brass Letters
    • Bronze Letters
    • Copper Letters
    • Foam Letters
    • Stainless Steel Letters
    • Cast Aluminum Letters
    • Cast Bronze Letters

     
    Stud Mount Inline

    Stud mount inline is a great method if you are
    planning on building a back rail mounting system. 
    This will place all the studs in even rows so that you can mount them to rails or bars.
    (Stud Mount Inline)
    • Acrylic Letters
    • Aluminum Letters
    • Brass Letters
    • Bronze Letters
    • Copper Letters
    • Stainless Steel Letters

    Installation Method: Stud for Brick
    Stud for brick is a great option to choose for brick applications. Studs are placed
    behind the letters to line up with the mortar joints of the brick wall. Installation patterns
    are available and highly recommended for this installation method. This Method is only
    available for standard brick with mortar joints at 2 5/8'' on center.
    Studs are randomly placed, patterns are needed for each set of letters ordered.

    Available for:
    Plastic Letters
    Acrylic Letters
    Aluminum Letters
    Brass Letters
    Bronze Letters
    Cast Letters
    Copper Letters
    Minnesota Letters
    Stainless Steel Letters



    (Installation Pattern On A Standard Size Brick Wall)

    Click here to view text & picture demonstration

    Installation Method: Pad Mounting 

    Great easy to apply option method of installation. One of the most common ways
    to install letters. Simply line up letters on the spacing tape, apply 100% pure silicone to 
    letters and apply to wall.

    Available for:
    Plastic Letters
    Acrylic Letters
    Minnesota Letters


    (Pad Mounting on an Acrylic Letter)

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    Installation Method: Stud Pad Combo

    Great for corrugated buildings or walls. This installation method combines studs and pads
    to leave the letter across uneven surfaces. Installation patters are Available and highly 
    recommended for this installation method. Simply apply the pattern to cardboard and 
    level against the wall. Then drill where the studs are marked, adjust pads and studs to 
    fit the wall appropriately, fill holes with 100% pure silicone and apply the letters.
     
    Studs are randomly placed, patterns are needed for each set of letters ordered
     

    Available for:
    Plastic Letters
    Acrylic Letters
    Minnesota Letters


    Installation Method: Stud Mount With Nuts
    Stud mount with nuts can be used in many ways. If you can access the wall behind the
    letters you can use the nuts behind the wall to secure the letters. Also, if you have a 
    corrugated balding you can use the nuts on the studs to stand the letters off the wall in
    the low spots. Use Stud mount with spacers for for flat non corrugated walls. 
    Studs are 
    randomly placed, patterns are needed for each set of letters ordered


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    ilable for:

    Acrylic Letters
    Aluminum Letters
    Brass Letters
    Bronze Letters
    Copper Letters
    Stainless Steel Letters
    Cast Aluminum Letters
    Cast Bronze Letters

     
    (Stud Mounting With Nuts)

    Installation Method: Changeable Letters
    Changeable letter track is easy to install. Simply Drill oblong holes approx. 8" apart and use stainless
    steel screws or rivets to attach the track to the sign. Do not tighten the screws leave approx. 
    1/4 to a 1/2 turn loose so that the sign has room to expand and contract with temperature changes.


    Available for:

    Changeable Letters

    Click here for track installation instructions

    More Mounting Methods Available

    How to Use / Install PDF's