How to stick to a metal door??

Thanx Theo. I'll pass it along to him.

Good looking sign, John!

Is the door clad in a Ferrous metal? If not then magnets won't work.

David

difalkner said:

Good looking sign, John!

Is the door clad in a Ferrous metal? If not then magnets won't work.

David

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Probably aluminum lol

I order my magnets from https://www.kjmagnetics.com/.

difalkner said:

Good looking sign, John!

Is the door clad in a Ferrous metal? If not then magnets won't work.

David

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That's when you affix a hook on the door, and just hang it. That or duct tape.
Bet construction adhesive would work.

I'd be worried about some low life stealing that beautiful sign John.Maybe bolting it to the door would be a better idea.JamesJJ

difalkner said:

Good looking sign, John!

Is the door clad in a Ferrous metal? If not then magnets won't work.

David

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I don't understand? do you mean NON-ferrous?
If it is a steel clad ,magnets should work embed into the back of the plaque? But thru bolt into an insert might be better anyway.
Herb

I've never seen a metal clad door other than steel, not counting brushed ss.
Not saying someone somewhere doesn't make one but it'd be mighty rare.
Nothing to recommend Aluminum over steel other than being rustproof.

DaninVan said:

I've never seen a metal clad door other than steel, not counting brushed ss.
Not saying someone somewhere doesn't make one but it'd be mighty rare.
Nothing to recommend Aluminum over steel other than being rustproof.

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aluminum clad is common here...

Herb Stoops said:

I don't understand? do you mean NON-ferrous?
If it is a steel clad ,magnets should work embed into the back of the plaque? But thru bolt into an insert might be better anyway.
Herb

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Nope. Meant it just as I said, Herb. If it's not clad in a ferrous metal then magnets won't work.

David

Here's an alternative to magnets. This strong double-sided tape is commonly used in the sign industry. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tape-RP32-width-length/dp/B007Y7E0CQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=3M+1%2F2-5-RP32+VHB+Tape+0.5+in+width+x+5+yd+length+%281+Roll%29%2CGray&qid=1592312358&s=hi&sr=1-1-catcorr

Put enough magnets on the back and it will be very difficult to remove. cut a few stopped grooves, or use round magnets and a forstner bit. Get rid of any roundover on the backside so it's difficult to get a grip. 8-10 strong magnets and it isn't going to be easily moved. You might want to cut a small tab out of the edge so if they move, they can pry it off. Don't demagnitize your credit or debit cards.

Don't put holes in a metal clad door! Not unless you want to be doing body work and repainting should the plaque ever need to be removed (like when you sell the house ).

I turned mine over and routed out a recess the magnet size. Friction fit if possible with crazy glue.

difalkner said:

Nope. Meant it just as I said, Herb. If it's not clad in a ferrous metal then magnets won't work.

David

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I stand corrected, I mis-read your post,
Herb

Google magcraft ring magnet at homedepot!

Lee Valley has what you want for magnets: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/sho...c/58750-rare-earth-magnet-cup-and-washer-sets I've used these to mount brackets on a steel door so I could hang a curtain over the window in it. You drill a hole for the cup and then attach it with a screw. The cups magnify the attraction of the magnets. Once the magnet goes in the cup there is no way to remove it short of digging the cup and screw out of the plaque so you can push on the screw to move the magnet out. The largest magnets are very powerful and you have to be careful with them.

I have used those and they are what you say.
Herb