How to Mount With Standoff Screws

How to Mount With Standoff Screws

The back panel supporting your neon sign is made of an acrylic board with predrilled holes designed for the standoff screws included in your package. Standoff screws give your sign a floating effect and keep it firmly secured to the wall.

Illustration of a LitCraft neon sign mounted on a wall using standoff screws, showing the floating effect

The Standoff Screw System

Standoff screws included in the LitCraft package
Diagram of standoff screw assembly showing all components: cap, washers, mounting screw, barrel, and wall anchor

Each standoff screw assembly includes the following components, from right to left:

  • 1x Standoff cap
  • 2x Plastic washers
  • 1x Mounting screw
  • 1x Standoff barrel
  • 1x Wall anchor

Tools Needed

Pencil
Pencil
Electric drill
Electric Drill
Screwdriver
Screwdriver

Mounting Steps

  1. 1

    Hold the sign against the wall in your desired position. Use a pencil to mark all four hole locations through the predrilled holes in the acrylic panel.

    Marking hole locations on the wall through the sign panel using a pencil Marking hole locations on the wall through the sign panel using a pencil
  2. 2

    Use a drill to create holes at each marked point. Insert a wall anchor into each hole. If mounting on drywall, use drywall-compatible anchors.

    Drilling holes in the wall and inserting wall anchors
  3. 3

    Prepare the standoff screws by removing the cap from each barrel. Turn the cap counter-clockwise by hand to unscrew it — just like opening a bottle. Set the caps and plastic washers aside.

    Standoff screw disassembled with cap removed from barrel, washers set aside
  4. 4

    Insert the mounting screw into the hole at the back of the standoff barrel.

    Mounting screw inserted into the hole of the standoff barrel
  5. 5

    Place the barrel against the wall over the anchor. Use a screwdriver to drive the mounting screw fully into the anchor until the barrel is firmly secured to the wall. Make sure it does not move.

    Using a screwdriver to drive the mounting screw into the wall anchor, securing the standoff barrel Mounting screw inserted into the hole of the standoff barrel
  6. 6

    Place one plastic washer over each barrel. Position the sign panel so the barrels pass through the predrilled holes. Place the second plastic washer on top of the panel, then screw the cap onto the barrel by hand, turning clockwise, until it is firmly in place. The panel should be sandwiched securely between the two washers.

    Screwing the standoff cap onto the barrel with the sign panel sandwiched between two plastic washers
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for all standoff screws.

Final Look

LitCraft neon sign fully mounted on wall using standoff screws showing the finished floating effect

Disclaimer LitCraft is not responsible for any damages resulting from mounting or incorrect installation of its products. While LitCraft strives to provide high-quality products, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that products are installed correctly and safely. Any damage or injury caused by improper installation will not be covered by our warranty. We recommend consulting a qualified professional if you are unsure about any step in the installation process.

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