How To Install A Sign On A Concrete Wall

A sign s weight will dictate the proper method for installing it on a frame wall composed of metal or wood members.

How to install a sign on a concrete wall.

Use a level to ensure straight installation then mark the wall through the screw holes in your sign. Place the nut on the end of the anchor before hammering into the hole in order to protect the threads during installation. Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook line it up straight and press the hook firmly onto the wall. Lighter signs such as channel letters or signs composed of thin panels can often be attached to fascia backing material such as plywood by using wood screws toggle bolts or common screws with plastic anchors.

Attempting to use fasteners designed for wood or metal walls on a masonry or brick wall will cause the end of the fastener to heat up and dull before it makes an indentation on the material. The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall. Remove the adhesive backing and press the sign to the wall for 30 seconds. Hammer the anchor through the hole in the sign into the hole drilled in the base material deep enough so a portion of the threads is below the surface of the sign.

While most adhesive hooks are strong enough to keep your pictures on the wall you must buy a couple capable of holding about 8 pounds or 3 6kg of weight. Hold for 30 seconds and release. Hold the sign on the wall and fasten the screws into the wall anchors. Drill into your markings and insert proper wall anchors.