Memorial plaques can be mounted using the same methods used
for any other cast plaque.
The most often used mount for gardens would be either
the stake mount method or wood or machine screws. Memorial plaques
for trees, would typically use the stake mount, although
we have seen images where people have used wood screws and
screwed the plaque directly to the tree (we have
some concern for the health of a tree in this case).
When used as a grave or cremains marker that is placed flat on
the ground, we recommend a boss and stud mount. Some people have
even added a concrete pad under the plaque.
BOSS & STUD
Drilled and tapped bosses on back of plate. Threaded
studs for concealed mounting to brick, stone or cement.
Flat backed plates do not have bosses.
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Screw studs into threaded bosses in back of plaque.
Using studs to locate points on mounting surface,
drill holes in mounting surface slightly larger
than threaded stud.
If wall is solid such as cement or brick;
Discard washers and nuts. Fill holes using
'Liquid Nails', 'Epoxy' or other permanent mastic.
Push studs into the holes and anchor plaque
until mastic hardens.
If you can get to the back of the wall;
Insert studs through holes and have it held
in place.
From the rear, place washers on studs and
secure with nut
ADDED COST - NONE
MACHINE SCREWS & EXPANSION SLEEVES
Expansion sleeves for mounting to brick, stone or
cement with optional rosette covers (see below).
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill holes in mounting surface to accommodate
expansion sleeve.
Insert expansion sleeves into all holes.
Insert screws through plaque and fasten into expansion
sleeves.
Screw on decorative rosette
ADDED COST - NONE
MACHINE SCREWS & TOGGLE BOLTS
Toggle bolts for hollow wall installation with optional
rosette covers (see below).
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill holes in mounting surface to accommodate
toggle bolts.
Insert machine screws through plaque and screw
toggle bolts onto machine screws.
Tighten machine screws.
Screw on decorative rosette.
ADDED COST - NONE
ROSETTES & WOOD SCREWS
Wood screws for mounting to wood surfaces. Can also
use optional rosette covers (see below).
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill pilot holes in mounting surface if
desired.
Insert screws through plaque and tighten.
Screw on decorative rosette
ADDED COST - NONE
Stake Mount - straight or 45 degree
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Insert provided screws through rear of stake.
Tighten screws into holes in back of plaque.
ADDED COST - ABOUT $70
Square Post Back Mount
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Dig mounting hole in ground. If concrete
will be used, make hole a little larger.
Make sure post is plumb in both directions (left/right
and Forward / back).
