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Mounting to brick

BrianKE

New Member
I am trying to quote 100 signs that are made of .080 aluminum that need to be mounted to a brick wall (sings are 20"W x 8"H). Anyone know a way to mount these other than drilling the brick and using anchors?

Would something like construction adhesive or Liquid Nails be sufficient in holding these signs to the brick?

TIA
 

Moze

Active Member
Assuming the brick has a somewhat smooth/even surface without a ton of variations/protrusions: Apply three vertical strips of VHB tape - one at each end and one in the center of each panel. Apply a nickel-sized dollop of silicone between each strip of tape. When installing, press firmly everywhere you applied the VHB tape being carefuly not to flex/bend the panel. It won't go anywhere.

If the brick isn't smooth, you're better off stud-mounting them.
 

HulkSmash

New Member
I am trying to quote 100 signs that are made of .080 aluminum that need to be mounted to a brick wall (sings are 20"W x 8"H). Anyone know a way to mount these other than drilling the brick and using anchors?

Would something like construction adhesive or Liquid Nails be sufficient in holding these signs to the brick?

TIA

Liquid nail might work. I'd put 2 screws, 1 in each side with anchors. Or you can nail rivet them...either way, you better have a corded hammer drill...and like 15 bits to drill 200 holes.
 

rjssigns

Active Member
Powder actuated anchor gun. Super fast. They won't fall off, but you'll never remove them either.
Personally I would use TapCons and call it a day. Bricks are soft and hammer drill easily compared to cured concrete. I've had tons of experience with both. Mortar lines drill faster yet.
 

carter75

New Member
Assuming the brick has a somewhat smooth/even surface without a ton of variations/protrusions: Apply three vertical strips of VHB tape - one at each end and one in the center of each panel. Apply a nickel-sized dollop of silicone between each strip of tape. When installing, press firmly everywhere you applied the VHB tape being carefuly not to flex/bend the panel. It won't go anywhere.

If the brick isn't smooth, you're better off stud-mounting them.

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VHB is awesome and much easier than anchoring them in. Also, it looks a lot better in the end when you don't have big blue TapCon heads or other anchor heads protruding out. You could also use a more aggressive adhesive between the strips of VHB for a little extra insurance too...
 
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