Product Specifications: Metal Laminate on Acrylic

Materials 

What materials make metal on acrylic laminate letters? 

Gemini adheres .030-inch CHEMETAL metal laminate and our own extruded or cast acrylic.  

Min/Max Heights 

How big can metal on acrylic laminate letters be? 

Metal on acrylic letters can be up to 46 inches. The maximum size for metal on acrylic letters is 46 inches by 95 inches for a single piece.  

How small can metal on acrylic letters be? 

They can be as small as 3 inches. 

Depth 

What thicknesses are available for metal on acrylic letters? 

Metal on acrylic letters are available in eight thicknesses: 

Typeface/fonts 

Can metal on acrylic laminate letters and logos be made with custom fonts?  

Customers can supply custom fonts and vector art for their metal on acrylic letters and logos. We also have a selection of standard fonts to choose from if a custom font or logo is not required.

• Lowercase letters are 75% of the corresponding uppercase letter price. 
• Small punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, and dashes, are 33% of the uppercase price. 
• Logos smaller than 10 inches by 10 inches are priced as a letter using the maximum dimension. 
• For sizes larger than 24 inches in any dimension or containing thirty-one pieces or cutouts, contact us through Partner Portal for a quote. 

Finishes 

What finishes are available for metal on acrylic laminate?  

Metal on acrylic letters and logos have a wide selection of CHEMETAL standard or specialty face finishes. Chemetal face is .030" thick, and slightly visible from the side.

The acrylic edge and back can be painted. 

Painted Edge and Back 

Pick from our standard paint colors or provide your custom paint color for the acrylic edge and back. If non-painted, Black and Platinum Grey pigmented sheets are available. Reminder that when edges are being painted, masking is removed from the laminate face. . 

Install Environment 

Where can I install metal on acrylic laminate letters and logos? 

Metal on acrylic letters are for interior use only.  Some interior applications with high moisture areas like fountains or "living" walls may cause the laminate to pull away from the substrate.

UV exposure can cause certain laminates to fade.

Mounting and Installation

What mounting options are there for metal on acrylic letters? 

Metal on acrylic letters and logos have seven mounting options.

	Plain Mount   No mounting holes or hardware supplied. Most metal finishes require some processing holes on letter backs, even with plain mounts. Based on the mounting surface, some installers use double faced tape, adhesive, or a combination of the two. Exterior applications typically require a strong adhesive and sometimes anchors to secure the letters.
	Double Face Tape Mount  Strips of 25-mil VHB tape are applied to the backs of the letters and logos. The maximum size varies by acrylic thickness. The price includes a stencil guide.
	Stud with Block Mount  Available for 1/8 inch and 3/16 inch thick letters only. Plastic blocks glued to back to receive threaded studs
	Flush Stud Mount  Drilled and tapped to receive studs 1/4" thick are drilled and tapped to receive a 6-32 stud. 3/8"+ thick receive 10-24 studs
	Full Coverage D/F Tape Mount*  This mounting method is for letters and logos 4 inches and under. Letters have full coverage double face tape on the letter and logo backs. Contact us through Partner Portal for a quote.
	Combination All Mount The same as a stud mount, but adjustable pads are provided on all studs to provide extra adhesion to the mounting surface. 5% upcharge
	Pad Mount* The backs of letters and logos have plastic pads glued to the back. Creates a 3/8"-1/2" stand off. 5% upcharge
	Z-Clips Also known as cleat mount Z-Clips come in two parts: One secured to the back of a panel, and one to the installation surface. From there, the panel can be installed onto the clip on the wall. Z-Clips are perfect for temporary installations, such as seasonal signage, or podiums. 5% upcharge.

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