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Installing Gemini bronze plaque next week.

synergy_jim

New Member
Any tips and tricks for installing a Bronze plaque on a brick wall? Gemini already made a template to fit mortar joints on the wall. I plan on doing the usual drill holes / silicone method, but are there any adhesives anyone has found to work better or any tricks you'd like to share???

Thanks in advance.
 

Billct2

Active Member
If there's any chance of theft I don't use silicone, I use construction adhesive or epoxy and put some on the back of the plaque also.
 

synergy_jim

New Member
its in a very well lit area downtown in a small village. I doubt it will be in danger, but I'll definitely take a look at some epoxy.
 

Moze

Active Member
If it's stud-mounted and installed with a good amount of silicone - someone is going to have have their work cut out trying to steal it. Any additional adhesive is great for extra measure (epoxy, etc.).
 

TXFB.INS

New Member
make sure to properly clean the holes out, and use LOTS of adhesive. especially with the risk of theft
 

visual800

Active Member
slicone is fine no sense in looking into epoxy, believe me if they want it they are going to get it. We always fill the holes with silicone and maybe dab the rest of plaque with is. No sense in going crazy and using 15 tubes on it. silicone is hard as hell to get off
 

704signs

New Member
I always make a cardboard template of the sign.

Place sign on cardboard with studs installed trace around the sign so you can level the template and your stud holes will be marked as well. ( Make sure you mark the top )

This will also help with placement so you don't have to hold up heavy plaque.
 
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