How To Install A Sign On A Concrete Wall

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.

How to install a sign on a concrete wall.

Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook line it up straight and press the hook firmly onto the wall. Hold the sign on the wall and fasten the screws into the wall anchors. Remove the adhesive backing and press the sign to the wall for 30 seconds. The hardness of brick complicates the installation of a sign on a brick wall.

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. The adhesive hooks are an outstanding solution because they don t require we drill holes in the wall. Use a level to ensure straight installation then mark the wall through the screw holes in your sign. 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.

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. Drill into your markings and insert proper wall anchors. Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds. Clean out the hole using compressed air and or a wire brush.