I have a bunch of signs etc. that I printed on my ink jet printer and I want to attach them permanently and smoothly to rattle can enamel painted surfaces.
What's the best option?
Tom
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3M Photo Mount Adhesive.
Bought some this morning. I'll see how it works when it gets here.
Thanks guys.
Be sure the follow the instructions. There is a specific procedure.
Good to know in advance. Thanks.
Tom:
If you are attaching to a smooth surface and don't mind the thickness the above is the way to go.
If you are attaching to a 'rough' surface like a brick face and want the sign to look 'painted' on then first sand the back with 150 grit paper. This takes a little practice. You want to make the paper as thin as you can w/o sanding through the graphics. I usually sand the entire paper and cut out the graphic afterwards. The paper can then be attached to the wall using white glue. Even out the glue on the back of the paper and attach to the wall. Carefully press the paper into the mortar lines with your fingers.
Joe
Another option to the 3M spray is adhesive transfer tape. We use two different kinds form 3M, one for standard bonds like your application of paper to a smooth surface and the other for high-performance bonding when we attach layers of material, Laserboard or acrylic plastic, for our buildings. One reason that makes it particularly good for putting down paper on a smooth surface is that you can peal only a small strip of the release paper off your entire piece of work , and then align the work by being able to move it around prior to touching down the live glue surface. Then you peal off the remainder of the release paper and carefully lay the work down away from the starting point, smoothing all the while to keep air bubble from forming. When you use the spray, typically the entire piece is live when you are handling it. We use 2" wide adhesive (brown release paper) transfer tape and it is about 2 mil thick, so thickness is not an issue. Look for rolls or sheets of it on eBay if buying a small quantity.
I use double sided scotch tape.....make the sign a little over size then tape the back and cut off excess.
Got here today.... 4 days.... so now I'll have to finish painting the walls and practice on something to get it right.
Thanks for the help.
