Sticking IPI or Rowmark to a Glass Door

[Tim Bateson]

I have an upcoming job to produce several IPI or Rowmark signs to be attached inside glass doors - engraved side attached to the glass.
What is the best method for this?

[Dan Hintz]

3M tape applied before engraving?

[Joe Pelonio]

Even clear double sided tape will show. Normally I'd mount on the front of the glass, then add a piece of something else like 1/16" black ABS on the back of the glass to hide the back of the Rowmark. The tickness of the glass will make it harder to read, especially if there are any small letters on it.

If they insist on mounting behind the glass then I'd suggest clear banner tape which is more invisible, but only put 1/4" strips of it on the top and bottom edges.

[Ross Moshinsky]

or

http://www.displays2go.com/Category.aspx?ID=57

I've never used the velcro cups but I have cut holes into the corners and forced the end of a suction cup in. It takes about 5-10 minutes to get the hole size right and the help of a screw driver to force the end in, but overall it's a fairly simple yet effective method.

[Tim Bateson]

Several good ideas.

... add a piece of something else like 1/16" black ABS on the back of the glass to hide the back of the Rowmark...

How do you attach the ABS to the Rowmark, and how weather proof is this?

[Scott Shepherd]

Several good ideas.

How do you attach the ABS to the Rowmark, and how weather proof is this?

The rowmark goes on the outside of the window, the abs on the inside, to cover the backside of the rowmark up (the side where it's taped to the glass).

For what it's worth, we do the same as Joe. I'd never mount one face to the glass. I'd either sell it to the customer and let them do it or I'd pass on it. As far as rowmark lasting outside, it will last a fairly long time. Put it in perspective. It's not a $400 sign, it's normally a $15-35 sign. For $15 if it lasts 2 years outside, they got their money's worth. If they want something to last longer, they need to pony up for vinyl lettering and do the job right.

Ross had a great method shown there. Those work very well too.