[LM_NET] HIT: Library Signage Question

[Judy Meadows <JLMEADO@VERONA.K12.MO.US>]

Here is my original post:

> I bought some small letters and some Dewey number divisions placards on plastic 
>to use to label my wooden shelves.  I thought they would have adhesive on the 
>back, but they don't.  Can someone tell me the best way to adhere them to painted 
>wooden shelf fronts?
> 
I think all of the suggestions are good.  The hot glue gun will be simplest and 
quickest, but if that doesn't work for me, I will definitely try others.  Here they 
are:

We use Vistafoil, like clear contact paper.

First, take the gloss off the painted surface where you want to stick your letters 
with some very fine sand paper.
Next, use a two part epoxy (available a Wal-Mart and the big hardware stores) 
applied to the letter acks witha paint brush.
I'd do it on a Friday afternoon so that it would have all weekend to set.

Double face tape works well- I like the kind that has foam  in between the tape 
sheets.  I got a roll  from Demco :Scotch 4016 Double-coated Vinyl Foam Tape 1/2"W 
X 36 Yds   It seems expensive, but it really holds well on uneven surfaces like 
wood. I have had some signs up for three years.   WS14809500  ROL  $33.24

I like to use a hot glue gun.  It sticks good and when you want to move them the 
glue comes off the shelves easily

Double-face adhesive, 3M makes good stuff...

I find that the double sided tape works pretty well!

We use a glue gun for just about everything.

Thanks to all who responded.

> Judy L. Meadows
> Library Media Specialist
> Vedas Jackson Memorial Library
> Verona R-VII Schools
> 101 E. Ella Street
> Verona, Missouri  65769
> 417-498-6775
> 
> 
> 

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