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How to install a plaque with rear studs

How to install a plaque with rear studs

17 Feb
,
2025
This type of installation involves the plaque being drilled and tapped to receive a set of threaded studs. These studs are then carefully pressed into pre-drilled holes and secured with adhesive.

This type of installation involves the plaque being drilled and tapped to receive a set of threaded studs. These studs are then carefully pressed into pre-drilled holes and secured with adhesive.

What you’ll need

  • Masking/painter’s tape
  • Level
  • Fixing template (included)
  • Threaded studs (included)
  • Rawlplug R-KEM II Styrene-Free Polyester Resin (available to purchase here)
  • Center Punch
  • Drill
  • Drill bit
  • Vacuum or air blower
  • Applicator gun

Step 1: Align the template

Use a level to align the card template in the desired location. Check the positioning and ensure the template is flat. Fix it in place with masking/painter’s tape.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Use a level to align the card template in the desired location. Check the positioning and ensure the template is flat. Fix it in place with masking/painter’s tape.

Step 2: Mark the drill points

To prevent the drill from slipping or 'wandering,' always start in a recessed mark. Use a center punch to create an indent at each hole location on the template. This will guide the drill bit and help ensure precise, clean holes.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. To prevent the drill from slipping or 'wandering,' always start in a recessed mark. Use a center punch to create an indent at each hole location on the template. This will guide the drill bit and help ensure precise, clean holes.

Step 3: Select the appropriate drill bit

Select a drill bit slightly larger than the included threaded studs. Brick or concrete breeze block may require using a hammer drill & masonry drill bit.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Select a drill bit slightly larger than the included threaded studs. Brick or concrete breeze block may require using a hammer drill & masonry drill bit.

Step 4: Drill the holes

Carefully drill the holes where marked on the template. Keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wall for best results. Once drilled, use a vacuum or air blower to remove the debris and clear any dust.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully drill the holes where marked on the template. Keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wall for best results. Once drilled, use a vacuum or air blower to remove the debris and clear any dust.
How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully drill the holes where marked on the template. Keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wall for best results. Once drilled, use a vacuum or air blower to remove the debris and clear any dust.
How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully drill the holes where marked on the template. Keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wall for best results. Once drilled, use a vacuum or air blower to remove the debris and clear any dust.

Step 5: Check hole depth

To ensure the sign sits flush against the wall, check the holes are deep enough to accommodate the full length of the stud.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. To ensure the sign sits flush against the wall, check the holes are deep enough to accommodate the full length of the stud.

Step 6: Attach the studs

Thread the included studs into the back of your plaque until they are secure. Avoid over-tightening to prevent damage.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Thread the included studs into the back of your plaque until they are secure. Avoid over-tightening to prevent damage.

Step 7: Test fit the plaque

Check the positioning by carefully placing the studs into the holes - do not apply the resin yet. If the plaque does not fit easily, increase the hole size with a slightly bigger drill bit. Look at your plaque from a distance to check it looks straight.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Check the positioning by carefully placing the studs into the holes - do not apply the resin yet. If the plaque does not fit easily, increase the hole size with a slightly bigger drill bit. Look at your plaque from a distance to check it looks straight.
How to install a plaque with rear studs. Check the positioning by carefully placing the studs into the holes - do not apply the resin yet. If the plaque does not fit easily, increase the hole size with a slightly bigger drill bit. Look at your plaque from a distance to check it looks straight.

Step 8: Apply the resin

Use the recommended resin and applicator gun to fully fill each hole (available to purchase here).

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Use the recommended resin and applicator gun to fully fill each hole.

Step 9: Install the plaque

Carefully install the plaque.

How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully install the plaque.
How to install a plaque with rear studs.
How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully install the plaque.
How to install a plaque with rear studs. Carefully install the plaque.

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