How To Update Text On A Sign

noticeboards online How To Update Text On A Sign An infographic by Noticeboards Online Introduction Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Do you ever wonder how to update the text on your sign? Vinyl lettering is a great alternative to digitally printed signs. Vinyl lettering can be easily applied to glass and many other smooth surfaces including aluminium signs. OUR LADY OF LOURDES QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH Sunday Masses Sat 6.30pm (Vigil) Sunday 10.30am Weekday Masses Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Masses 10.00am Monday & Wednesday 10.00am at St Martha's Convent Holy Days 10.00am & 8.00pm Confessions Saturday 5.50-6.20pm or at call Vinyl lettering can last up to eight years depending on the quality of the print and where the sign is positioned (in direct sunlight or in a damp area). Occasionally you'll need to change the information on your sign without the need to throw the old one away and start again. See noticeboard on wall in Steyning Road for details and other services. The Presbytery, "Eastfield", Steyning Road, Rottingdean BN2 7GA Tel 01273 302903 Step 1 Heat the existing letters you want to replace with a heat gun or a good hair dryer. Then use a razor blade scraper such as the Laicky Scraper (less than £10 for 2 from Amazon) & gently peel off the vinyl from the surface. If the vinyl is old & brittle, you will probably find it comes off in small pieces. Step 2 Clean the sign taking precaution to avoid lint being left on the surface. Try using a glass cleaner to remove all the residue. If this doesn't work you should be ok to use a solvent cleaner on most aluminium signs. Test the solvent clear on a small discrete area before applying it to the main area. Step 3 Fold the new vinyl and make a hinge then apply masking tape to the top of the sign. NEW VINYL Step 4 Remove the backing by pulling it slowly upwards. Step 5 With the backing now removed, carefully place the new vinyl on the surface (a spirit level might be useful) and then gently use a window squeegee (or an old bank card) to transfer the vinyl to the surface. Make sure there are no bubbles or creases in the new vinyl letters. NEW VINYL Step 6 NEW Carefully pull the front of the paper upwards to remove it. Do not rush this step or letters might not transfer to the sign, it's incredibly difficult to line them up and reapply them later. This infographic first appeared on www.noticeboard.company and was created by those moderately attractive people at Noticeboards Online. Thanks to WikiHow for some content. Copyright 2019 Noticeboards Online Ltd T: 01539 628309 E: [email protected] noticeboards online