How To Make and Install Signs PDF

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This document provides detailed instructions on how to create and install various types of signs. It outlines materials, procedures, and design considerations, particularly for ADA compliant signage. The methods include laser cutting, painting, and vinyl application.

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and silicone on the back Timestamp WO# Sign Type How do we Make? How do we Install? of the brackets to fix the brackets and sign panel How do we Design it? ( Put double-sided tape layouts ) Designer - Cut out 2x8" insert from front panel - Adhere spacer atop backer using adhesive - Adhere front panel atop spacer using adhesive - Adhere 3/4" vinyl cut font to front panel (Bright White) 10/10/2022 17:58:27 22459 ADA 10/11/2022 12:41:30 082222 - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign 10/13/2022 15:24:11 22265 ADA 10/13/2022 15:47:27 22199 - Laser-cut frosted acrylic backer (8x14.75", 1/8" thick, Pantone 108C Yellow) - Laser-cut frosted acrylic panel (8x14.75", 3/16" thick, white) - Cut out stair symbol from front panel Plaque / Vendor - Cut out "STAIRS" from front panel - Adhere 5/8" vinyl cut font to front panel (103A Black) - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign ADA with Insert - Direct print 708 White font onto inserts (A: 2x8", B: 2x4", C: - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (6x8", 1/16" thick) 1x12", D: 1x12" x3) - Drop inserts into frame (6x12", 156 Bronze) - Laser-cut painted acrylic backer panel (6x8", 1/8" thick) - Notch endcaps to either side of frame - Laser-cut clear acrylic spacer (6x8", 1/32" thick) - Router-cut acrylic letters (14", 1" thick, 2718 Ivory - Cut out 2x8" insert from front panel to the wall. - Sandwich spacer between sign and backer using adhesive - Adhere 3/4" vinyl cut font to front panel - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign - Cut out two aluminum pieces (17x3" each) with router - Cut out one aluminum piece (15x2") with router - Laser-cut out one clear acrylic piece (15x2", offset by 1/8") - Apply two strips of double-sided tape to the back of backer panel - Brush aluminum in one direction consistently across all three - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" from ground strips - Bend each 17x3" strip at the 15" mark 10/12/2022 12:59:34 unknown, Metal "I" from the office Fabricate - Cast Letter - Paint one side of each bent strip white - Weld the two inverted L-shaped aluminum strips into a rectangular shape - Weld the 15x2" strip to close one end of the rectangle - Drill mounting holes into one 2" end of the rectange - Use anchor rivets to hold clear acrylic piece over open end of the rectangle - (Should be noted that this method is relatively 10/12/2022 14:14:58 16232 ADA 10/12/2022 14:34:31 unknown, outdated. The new letter bender would negate the need to weld the two aluminum pieces, instead bending one into an "I" shape. Additionally, drain holes are included more often now) - Take out anchor rivets to remove clear acrylic cover - Insert screws into mounting holes at an angle - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (9x5", 1/8" thick, 602 - Anchor clear acrylic piece back on Burgundy) - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (9x5", offset by tan restroom sign from office ADA 10/12/2022 14:36:22 1/8" AND by -1/8", 1/16" thick, White) - Cut out painted acrylic backer with router (9x5", 3/8" thick, Black) - Adhere front piece to backer using adhesive - Adhere vinyl cut font to front panel (1/16" thick, white) - Adhere 1/16" thick white acrylic to front panel using adhesive unknown, black restroom sign from office ADA 10/12/2022 - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign - Apply two strips of double-sided tape to the back of backer panel - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (8x8", 1/8" thick, tan) - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" from ground - Adhere vinyl cut font to front panel (1/16" thick, blue) - Adhere vinyl ADA restroom symbols to front panel using adhesive (1/16" thick, blue) 14:47:01 unknow, orange sign from office ADA - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign - Apply two strips of double-sided tape to the back of panel - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" from ground - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (8x8", 1/8" thick, Black) - Adhere vinyl cut font to front panel (1/16" thick, White) - Adhere vinyl ADA male restroom symbols to front panel using adhesive (1/16" thick, White) - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign - Apply two strips of double-sided tape to the back of panel 10/12/2022 14:56:20 unknown, "west stair" sign from office ADA - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" from ground - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (8.5x3", 1/8" thick, orange) - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (8.5x3", offset by 1/8", 1/8" thick, silver) - Adhere vinyl cut font to front panel (1/16" thick, silver) - Adhere 1/8" thick silver acrylic to front panel using adhesive - Apply 4 squares of double-sided tape to the back corners of panel - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into sign - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" center from ground 10/12/2022 16:19:16 22451 Fabricate - Cast Letter - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (7.5x7.5", 1/8" thick, White) - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (7.5x4.5", 1/8" thick, grey) - Laser-cut painted acrylic backer (7.5x11", 1/4" thick, grey) - Adhere vinyl cut font to 7.5x4.5" panel (1/16" thick, White) - Apply 4 squares of double-sided tape to the back corners of panel - Use braille insertion tool to embed spheres into same panel - - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, 57" center from ground Adhere vinyl ADA stair symbol to 7.5x7.5" panel (1/16" thick, grey) - Router-cut painted acrylic backer (12x70", 1/4" thick, Sw9165) - Router-cut painted aluminum letters (4 1/8" high, Helvetica, E E E 10/13/2022 15:09:00 22419 ADA with Insert C C N N O F R) - Surface print letters on flatbed printer (4310 Dove Grey) - Mount letters to backer, spaced 2.5" from one another - - Drill 3-4 stud holes into each letter (1/4") Mount fixture to wall, 18 3/4" from left, 50" from ground - Drill 6 mounting holes into backer (1/4") - Laser-cut painted acrylic sign panel (6x8", 1/16" thick. Cobalt Blue) - Laser-cut painted acrylic backer panel (6x8", 1/8" thick, Cobalt Blue) - Laser-cut clear acrylic spacer (6x8", 1/16" thick) - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, centered 57" from ground Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, centered 57" from ground - Mount via adhesive strips on back of frame - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, centered 57" from ground - Apply two strips of tape and silicone to the back of panel - - Apply two strips of double-sided tape to the back of panel - Drill stud holes into letters (3/4") Fasten studded letters to brick wall 10/13/2022 16:37:20 22269 Fabricate - Cast Letter 10/17/2022 9:02:20 22502 Other - CUT 1/4" Thick Acrylic (Size: 3" x 10.5"), Paint it with (PMS Cool Grey 3U, Surface) - Text to be RE - 2 faced tape (4'4" AFF) Open Corel file in Drive Folder. Get the corect drawing and lay it out in Signlab. - Direct print 713 Sand font onto inserts B and C Timestamp WO# Sign Type How do we Make? How do we Install? - Apply photopolymer braille dots onto inserts B and C - Laser-cut three acrylic inserts (711 Ash, A: 6x8", B and C: 2x8) How do we Design it? ( - Direct print 713 Sand ADA symbol onto insert A layouts ) Designer - Drop inserts into frame (10x8", 156 Bronze) - create 4x18" rectangle - Notch endcaps to either side of frame - Cut out plastic frame (4x18", 1/2" thick, Black, square corners) - Mount via adhesive strips on back of frame - Affix sign to wall, 9" from door, centered 57" from ground 10/17/2022 9:55:24 22199 ADA with Insert - Laser-cut acrylic sign panel (3 7/8"x17 7/8", 1/8" thick, Duets Black, square corners) - Apply two strips of tape and silicone to the back of panel - create offset -1/8" rectangle 10/17/2022 10:10:45 22411 ADA - Adhere 1 1/2" vinyl cut font to front panel (113A White) - Affix sign to wall, centered 9" from door, 57" from ground - Helvetica Narrow Bold font, center align,

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