Wall mounted For Sale board erection instructions

When your For Sale sign arrives it will contain the following:

• 1 x For Sale sign
• 1 x plastic fixing strip
• 3 x nuts and bolts
• 6 x washers

You will require the following:

• 1 x wooden post (approx 2inch x 2inch x 2foot or approx 47mm x 47mm x 600mm). Typically £1 - £2.

You will also need:

• 1 x flathead screwdriver
• 1 x drill
• 1 x 6mm drill-bit for wood
• Two 3.5 - 4 inch screws and fixing plugs (eg Rawlplugs) suitable for masonry
• You will also require a masonry drill bit to suit the thickness of screw you are using.

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Instructions for fixing a Flag-board to a house wall

The most important thing to remember with a flag board is that the sign is slightly off-centre to allow for the post which will be attached to one edge. This means there is one end of the sign that is specifically designed to be attached to the post and we will have marked this for you.

Before you start we recommend and request painting your wooden post. Most people have some white paint in the shed or garage. We would suggest using emulsion, if available, as this dries much faster. A painted post looks professional and is much better than bare wood. Remember, you need to present your property at its best to achieve the highest sale price, and this starts with the For Sale board.

The sign is fixed to the post by sandwiching it between the post and the fixing strip. The fixing strip is pre-drilled and should therefore be used as a template for the holes that are required in the sign and post. Place the fixing strip over the sign along the fixing edge and, using a suitable pen, mark the sign for drilling through the holes in the fixing strip.

Remove the fixing strip and drill through the sign, ensuring there is either a space or a piece of scrap wood underneath.

Then use the holes in the sign to mark the post as follows. Secure the post on a workbench or on the ground and place the fixing edge of the sign along the uppermost part of the post such that the top of the sign aligns with the top of the post. Mark the points to drill through the holes in the sign. Drill the holes through the post, again ensuring there is either a space or piece of scrap wood underneath.

To fix the post to your house wall you will need to drill further holes through the other two faces of the post. Make sure these holes don't cross the two already drilled or the screws and bolts will clash. When you have drilled these mounting holes you should use them to mark a suitable position on your wall. It is not advisable to attach your sign to a house wall if the walls are rendered. Please also consider the height and position of the board such that it isn't possible for someone to inadvertantly walk into it. Use your masonry drill to drill two holes in your house wall and knock in the fixing plugs.

Using the three nuts and bolts and six washers you can now attach the sign to the post. Once this is done, us the three inch screws to attach the sign post to the wall.

Disclaimer

You are purchasing and erecting the For Sale sign for the express purpose of selling your property through private arrangement. On delivery the sign becomes the legal property of the purchaser and the responsibilities of MyKeys.co.uk ends with delivery.

The above instructions are for general guidance only. Please ensure you are confident in erecting the sign before commencing the job. If in any doubt we recommend you employ a local tradesman to do this for you. MyKeys.co.uk can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accident or injury caused by the erection or display of a For Sale sign.

Regulations

The sign we supply complies with all current regulations regarding size etc.

You are only permitted one sign per property so if you already have an estate agent sign erected then you won't be able to use a MyKeys.co.uk sign as well. This includes placing our sign in a window of the property.

All signs must be removed by law within 14 days of completion of the sale of your property.

As MyKeys.co.uk supplies signs remotely on request we cannot be reasonably held responsible for customers who ignore these regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure you don't breach these regulations.