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Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
all day
If you have the proper roller for brick/rough surfaces to use with a heat gun, this should be 4 hours or so….
rydods
Member for quite some time.
I would say that 8' x 14' area would take roughly 2 hours. 1/2 hour to 45 to lineup and apply and 1 1/2 hours to roll it on depending on the depth of the grout lines. If you have a helper who can help you roll, that would be nice. Make sure they practice if you're giving them a torch. LOL
Stacey K
I like making signs
I'll be doing one stand-off on the right side. This is just a quick idea of what they want...they are getting one of those screens from Rocket Screens for their Hall of Fame vs. all the boards around the school. The only problem is there are two ticket boxes that they need to remove and fill in with drywall or something so there will be two smooth boxes and the rest brick looking. The other option is that they drywall the entire area and paint, of course. I sent them some pictures of what the vinyl looks like on brick so they can decide. ACM boards are an option also.
citysignshop
New Member
Has anyone considered the 'what happens later' part? Sure, you can stick vinyl to that brick, but why?
The 9 x 14 wall, screw a banner over the whole thing. Then next year when they want to change it to something else, you make money, again, without the burnt fingers, and don't need to go for massage therapy!
Okay, maybe I'm just getting old and tired?
The 9 x 14 wall, screw a banner over the whole thing. Then next year when they want to change it to something else, you make money, again, without the burnt fingers, and don't need to go for massage therapy!
Okay, maybe I'm just getting old and tired?
Boudica
I'm here for Educational Purposes
It would take me two (at least). But I'm not an experienced installer.
Boudica
I'm here for Educational Purposes
I suggested Alumigraphics for that brick. It will last for years - especially since it seems to be inside. I just like that stuff. I've never used Polar tac.Has anyone considered the 'what happens later' part? Sure, you can stick vinyl to that brick, but why?
The 9 x 14 wall, screw a banner over the whole thing. Then next year when they want to change it to something else, you make money, again, without the burnt fingers, and don't need to go for massage therapy!
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
I've done vinyl on exterior brick. Years later still good. It can be done
MarkSnelling
Mark Snelling - Hasco Graphics
Polar Grip is great and less than $350....which should put around $700 in your pocket. Both will get the job done.
MarkSnelling
Mark Snelling - Hasco Graphics
Send pictures of the Polar Grip after you install it, please! if you need any film, I've got a ton in stock in my Chicago warehouse.
Stacey K
I like making signs
No, it will be even with the front of the brick
Stacey K
I like making signs
I think it's more of a permanent thing since it's a Wall of Fame. They are putting a tv screen either on the wall or in front of it with all the years of record breakers for the school. I suspect they will keep it up for maybe 10 years? It's indoors so it should last as long as the design is still up-to-date or these guys retire and someone new comes in LOLHas anyone considered the 'what happens later' part? Sure, you can stick vinyl to that brick, but why?
The 9 x 14 wall, screw a banner over the whole thing. Then next year when they want to change it to something else, you make money, again, without the burnt fingers, and don't need to go for massage therapy!
JBurton
Signtologist
Oye, I'm with Boudica, 2 days.
I'd also recommend they do a brick veneer instead of drywall in those two locations, it'll just look weird with two large flat surfaces, plus it'll kink slightly different going down there vs elsewhere.
Never used the polar grip, still a fan of the arlon slx, but the price difference is steep.
Personally, I'd figure what they're spending on the screen, and account for that vs my install. If it's a 10k screen, I'm not going to stretch a dollar to get the install cost down for them, they don't want to remove the screen in a handful of years so someone can strip and rewrap the wall.
I'd also recommend they do a brick veneer instead of drywall in those two locations, it'll just look weird with two large flat surfaces, plus it'll kink slightly different going down there vs elsewhere.
Never used the polar grip, still a fan of the arlon slx, but the price difference is steep.
Personally, I'd figure what they're spending on the screen, and account for that vs my install. If it's a 10k screen, I'm not going to stretch a dollar to get the install cost down for them, they don't want to remove the screen in a handful of years so someone can strip and rewrap the wall.