Double-Sided Tape for Sign Making: Foam, Acrylic & PET Guide
Compare foam, acrylic transfer, tissue and PET double-sided tape for sign making, acrylic displays, LED light boxes, channel letters and bulk wholesale orders.
Category Adhesive & Glue
Tips and guides about adhesive tapes, glue, and bonding materials for sign fabrication.
How to Glue LED Light Strips: Silicone & PVC Strip Adhesive Guide
LED light strips keep falling off? The fix starts with choosing the right adhesive for silicone vs PVC strips, proper surface prep, and full cure time before powering up. A practical guide for sign shops.
Double Sided Foam Tape vs Glue: Which Is Better for Sign Installation?
Choosing between double-sided foam tape and liquid glue for sign installation comes down to three factors: the substrate porosity (porous surfaces like wood and concrete absorb liquid glue; non-porous like glass and metal work with both), the required shear strength…
How to Bond Acrylic for Sign Making: Glue Types & Techniques
Acrylic bonding strength depends on glue chemistry (solvent vs two-part vs UV-cure), joint type (butt/lap/miter), and surface prep (clean, dry, flame-treated). Solvent-based cement produces a chemical weld at 90-95% of parent strength, but a 0.1mm gap reduces bond strength by…
The Sign Maker’s Guide to Adhesives: Which Glue to Use for Every Material
Sign-making adhesives fall into seven main categories, each engineered for a specific substrate: acrylic solvent glue, UV-stabilized acrylic glue, PVC foam board contact adhesive, flex banner flexible polymer, cyanoacrylate super glue, silicone-based LED strip adhesive, and double-sided foam tape. Choosing…