Mounting, Shape, & Finish Options
Mounting Options
Your plaque can be attached to its display using screws, adhesive, or welded studs. Some mounting options are a better fit for certain plaque materials. The Pella Engraving & Sign team is happy to discuss your options with you when you place your plaque order.
![Three screws resting on plaque](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screws-plaque-mounting-options-pella-engraving.jpg)
Screws
![Yellow protective layer being pulled from adhesive plaque back](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Adhesive-plaque-mounting-option-pella-engraving.jpg)
Adhesive
![Plaque corner with stud](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/studs-plaque-mounting-option-pella-engraving.jpg)
Studs
Outdoor Plaque Stakes
We offer both a smaller, basic plaque display stake and a taller, heavy-duty option. Our stakes are made from high-quality aluminum and are a great choice for displaying garden plaques, memorial plaques, informational plaques, and more. Bulk orders welcome!
![Plaque mounted on black aluminum outdoor stake](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plaque-heavy-duty-stake-pella-engraving.jpg)
Wood-Mounted Plaques
Pella Engraving & Sign Company has wooden boards available for mounting your engraved plaques. There are a number of sizes, finishes, and styles you can choose from to achieve your plaque’s unique look. Call for additional information and price quotes.
![Plaque mounted on wooden frame](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Direct-Color-woodframe-pella-engraving.jpg)
Shape Options & Specifications
![Closeup of radius plaque corner](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/radius-plaque-shape-pella-engraving.jpg)
Radius Corners
Available in 1/8″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, and 1/2″. When a particular radius is not specified, we determine the best radius for the plaque.
![Closeup of nipped plaque corner](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Nipped-plaque-corner-pella-engraving.jpg)
Nipped Corners
Available in 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″. When a particular nipped size is not specified, we determine the best size for the plaque.
![Closeup of circular plaque edge](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Irregular-plaque-shape-pella-engraving.jpg)
Irregular Shape Cutouts
A shape without straight edges is considered an irregular shape.
Finish & Texture Options
![Copper plaque with orbital sanding pattern](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Orbital-plaque-finish-pella-engraving.jpg)
Color Fill – Orbital Sanding Pattern
Recessed copy.
![Plaque with straight-line sanding pattern](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Straightline-plaque-finish-pella-engraving.jpg)
Color Fill – Straight-Line Sanding Pattern
Recessed copy. Available in horizontal or vertical sanding pattern.
![Black and silver plaque with pebbled texture and wooden frame](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Pebbled-plaque-texture-pella-engraving.jpg)
Pebbled Texture
Standard.
![Black magnesium plaque with smooth texture](https://pellaengraving.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Smooth-plaque-finish-pella-engraving.jpg)
Smooth Texture
Available on magnesium plaques only.