Stand-off fixings for floating signs
How to give your wall-mounted sign a floating effect with hidden stand-off locator fixings.
How the provided snapfix sign locators work and how to install your new floating wall sign using them.
What are they?
The purpose of these little beauties is to securely and mechanically fix your sign to a wall or other mounting surface, whilst being hidden from view behind the sign itself.
They enable your sign to literally stand out whilst leaving the actual fixing method to the viewers imagination and appearing as though the sign is floating.
The snapfix hidden stand-off fixing system comprises of two plastic parts, that will snap together.
Male part is known as a 'Stud' and we bond this to the back of your sign using professional acrylic chemical bonding fluid.
Female Socket is to be drilled to your mounting surface in alignment with the studs and the whole sign clicks into place when all sockets are installed.
Your provided kit will include all the items you need to install your sign
Overview of how the hidden stand-off sign fixings work
The male studs are pre-bonded to the back of your sign in our studio during manufacturing stage. A hole should be drilled into your masonry wall into which the expansion plug is inserted. Each of the provided screws should be fed through the hole in the centre of a female plug and screwed into the expansion plug. Each stud will then just simply press into the corresponding socket and hold your sign in place. This system relies on having the installed sockets and studs in alignment and the instructions in this article will explain how to do this.
Note: The provided screws and expansion plugs are for masonry installations. They will not be needed for installation on wood surfaces and will not be suitable for stud walls, other fixings may be required. Always check the suitability of provided fixings for your wall type.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Can be used mount signs to most solid surfaces | Cannot be used with clear or frosted signs |
| Medium installation difficulty | Decision to use stand-offs is determined at order stage |
| Makes sign stand out | Can only be used with limited sign materials |
| Fixings are not visible after installation | Requires reasonable DIY knowledge for installation |
| Perfect for outdoor installations |
Inspired UK is a trading name of Reedward Plastics NW Ltd.
Units 1 & 2 Fox Denton Lane,
Middleton, Manchester M24 1RW