| Materials | Min/Max Heights |
| Depth | Borders |
| Background Colors | Background Textures |
| Finishes | Typeface/Fonts |
| Portrait and Image Options | Install Environment |
| Mounting | Shipping |
Materials
What materials can I use for precision tooled plaques?
Gemini’s precision tooled plaques are available in aluminum, brass, and bronze. Our metal alloys are lead- and mercury-free.
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| Aluminum (Alloy 5052) | Brass (Alloy C46400) | Bronze (Alloy 22000) |
Min/Max Heights
How big can precision tooled plaques be?
Precision tooled plaques can be up to 38 inches by 84 inches.
How small can precision tooled plaques be?
Precision tooled plaques can be as small as 2 inches by 2 inches.
Depth
What thicknesses are there for precision tooled plaques?
Precision tooled plaques made in aluminum, brass, and bronze are available in three thicknesses.
| 1/8 in | 1/4 in | 5/16 in |
| Up to 18 in x 18 in | Up to 12 in x 26 in | Up to 38 in x 84 in |
Borders
Can precision plaques be made with a border?
Precision tooled plaques can be designed with or without a border. They are available in twelve border designs and can be made with custom borders.
Custom border designs available in metal materials:
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| Jewel | Ivy | Adam | Greek Key |
Note: Custom borders shown here require a minimum width of 1 inch for production. Add $66 (US) or $88 (CND).
Note: Have vector art for a custom border? Request a quote through Partner Portal.
Background Colors
What background colors can I have on my precision tooled plaque?
Precision tooled plaques can be painted in a selection of standard plaque paint colors or with your custom paint color.
Note: Our standard paint colors for plaques have a satin finish.
Background Textures
What background textures can I have on a precision tooled plaque?
We have four background textures for precision tooled plaques.
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| Leatherette | Stipple | Sand | Pebble |
Finishes
What finishes are available for precision tooled plaques?
Precision tooled plaques offer a selection of standard and specialty finish options for your made-to-order plaque.
- +50% for a polished face. Size limitations apply.
- +20% for a polished bevel edge. Size restrictions based on shape, size, and border choice.
- +125% for double-sided plaques.
- Up to two additional paint colors is $115 (US) or $153 (CND) per color.
- For bronze and brass plaques only
- +15% for a chemical oxidized finish. Maximum size of 18 inches by 24 inches.
- Alternative oxidized is no additional charge and is available for larger sizes than chemical oxidizing.
- For aluminum plaques
- +15% for flash bronze coated aluminum. For interior applications only.
Typeface/fonts
Can precision tooled plaques be made in a custom font?
Yes, precision tooled plaques can be made with custom fonts. We have a standard selection of fonts for precision tooled metal plaques.
Note: Precision tooled plaques require customer-supplied vector art for portraits, images, and custom fonts. A Word (.doc) file is required for text if Gemini is to typeset with a standard font.
Portrait and Image Options
What image options are available for precision tooled plaques?
We have six portrait and image options to showcase your design on precision tooled plaques.
Install Environment
Where can I install precision tooled plaques?
Precision tooled plaques are for interior or exterior applications.
Note: Some specialty finishes may be available for interior use only.
What mounting options are there for precision tooled plaques?
We have several mounting options for precision tooled plaques.
Surface Mounts for Precision Tooled Metal Plaques
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Blind Stud Mount (Type A) Drilled and tapped
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Solid Wall Mount Machine Screws (Type B) |
Hollow Wall Mount Machine Screws with Toggle Wings (Type C) |
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Wood Mount Wood Screws (Type D) |
Thru Hole Mount (Type E) No mounting hardware included |
Stud Boss Mount (Type AW) Plaques thinner than 1/4 inch can be stud mounted with welded stud bosses |
Note: Plaques installed on stucco require a spacer on studs. A minimum of 1/4 inch standoff required for all precision tooled plaques.
For uneven surfaces, tape the mounting pattern of the hole locations to a piece of cardboard or foam core before drilling the holes for the screws. When using an adhesive to accompany the installation, use of a stronger construction-grade adhesive or epoxy is recommended.
Stake Mount for Precision Tooled Plaques
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Garden Stake Mount Up to two stakes are available for a single plaque. The minimum plaque height required is 4 inches. The maximum plaque size for a garden stake mount is 12 inches by 8 inches for one stake or 20 inches by 8 inches for two stakes. Machine screws through 5/16-inch thick black stakes are placed into the back of the plaque. |
Post Mount for Precision Tooled Plaques
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Post Mount A post mount includes black coated aluminum brackets attached to the back of the plaque by machine screws. The square aluminum post, coated black, bolted into the aluminum bracket is at a 45˚ or 90˚ angle. Plaques 575 square inches, and/or 24 inches wide, require two posts. A 1-inch post is on a 4-inch by 6-inch bracket. A 1-1/2 inch post is on a 5-inch by 7-inch bracket. A 2-inch post is on a 6-inch by 8-inch bracket.
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Tip: We offer rosettes. Priced at $31 (US) or $41 (CND) each if ordering separately from the plaque or if using the rosettes as decoration instead of screw covers. Learn more about them here.
Shipping
- Oversized shipping charges apply for 6-foot posts
- Plaque size with dimensions of 36 inches to 79.9 inches will have oversized shipping charges
- Plaque size 80 inches or larger has no guaranteed ground freight.
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