Installation

Reflecto-lite is such a versatile material that it can be used on many different types of signs, displays, floats, art work and scenery backgrounds. It is easy to install on wood sintra, plastic, metal and fabrics. Installation Methods: There are three basic methods for installing Reflecto-lite. They are Stapling, Taping and Gluing. Each of these proven techniques are explained below.

Stapling Reflecto-lite

Reflecto-lite can be stapled onto wood or any surface which staples can penetrate. Be sure to use rust-proof (stainless steel) 3/8 inch staples for outdoor applications. Stapling is the fastest and most cost efficient way of installing Reflecto-lite. With a power staple gun, 80 to 120 lineal feet of Reflecto-lite can be installed in one hour.

For a rapid and exact installation, you may want to rule lines with chalk or use a hand held spacer. With the power stapler, straddle the backing strip and staple about 3 or 4 staples per one foot strip. When stapling Reflecto-lite, have the backing strips go either in a horizontal direction (i.e. install Reflecto-lite from the top to the bottom) or in a vertical direction (install Reflecto-lite from the left to the right). Letters should be at least 10 to 12 inches high and the stroke should take at least two rows of Reflecto-lite. Space the 7/8 inch (small) strips about 1 inch on centre. (So the discs don't touch - Then the wind will be able to move them) Space the 1-1/2 inch (large) strips about 1-3/4 inches on centre. Never let the discs hang over the painted copy.