Application
DomeGold is the superior alternative to hand gilding on domes, cupolas, steeples, and crosses. See below for general Step-by-Step application and Sep-by-Step illustrated application procedures for various surfaces.
General Application:
Step 1
Surface Preparation:
DomeGold must be applied to a clean surface area for proper adhesion. All loose surface materials and contaminates must be removed prior to application.
Metal Surfaces (sheet metal, copper, aluminum); old metal surfaces require power washing to remove all loose surface materials. Power washing will give you the smooth surface necessary for proper DomeGold application. SignGold recommends two types of power washers:
· “Mi-PTM” – Mi-T-M CW Premium series belt driven power washer; 3500 psi
· Rotary Power Washers – 6000 lbs. per square inch; Rotarys need twice the poundage per square inch
Concrete Surfaces; old concrete surfaces must also be power washed…using the same power washing tools as metal surfaces. Once free of loose surface materials concrete surface must be sealed with two coats of West System epoxy. The epoxy will create a smooth surface for application and prevent moisture from seeping through the concrete to the back of the DomeGold.
Fiberglass; DomeGold has to be applied directly on the fiberglass; it is recommended that previously painted fiberglass is power washed for paint removal.
Step 2
DomeGold Preparation:
Surface areas are different in size and shape making it necessary to cut various sheet sizes and shapes for complete coverage. SignGold recommends cutting sheets into approximately 6” x 12” pieces. Again, this varies depending on the structure of the substrate. DomeGold sheets must be cut and then overlapped 1/8” during application to keep out moisture.
Step 3
Application:
We strongly recommend that you start application from bottom to top. Think of this application as “roofing shingles”…your tape is the hinge and your sheet is the shingle. Apply the above sheet so that it overlaps the sheet below to prevent running water from catching an edge.
· Take your sheet of DomeGold and place a piece of masking tape on the upper lip of the exposed gold side of the sheet so the tape lays half way over the edge
· Peal back the release liner on the side where the tape is over the edge about an inch or two
· Apply tape overlapping sheet onto the upper section where applying gold (use tape as hinge)
· Lift up bottom of sheet and peel off release liner
· Hold up bottom of gold sheet and begin applying sheet with squeegee or thumb, from top to bottom
· Be sure that the sheet you are applying overlaps the sheet on the bottom and left or right by 1/8” to keep moisture out
Continue these steps until you reach the top of your Dome, Cupola, Steeple, or Cross and every inch is properly applied.
Illustrated Application:
Metal Domes and Cross (Satin Surface)
St Michael's - New Haven, CT
| Old Metal Domes require power washing to remove all loose surface materials |  |
| Crosses also must be power washed to remove all loose surface materials |  |
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Note that the DomeGold has been cut into various sized sheets and overlap each other by 1/8 of an inch for complete coverage
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Satin Surface DomeGold is being applied carefully into surface depressions for proper adhesion
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| Completed Domes and Cross |  |
Sheet Metal Dome
St Michaels's - Lyons, Illinois
| Power washed and ready for DomeGold application |  |
| Due to vertical ribs, DomeGold application starts at top |  |
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DomeGold 6” wide strips being squeegeed into place following removal of the release liner which exposes the adhesive
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| Surface is wetted to ease the removal of the pre-mask, thus exposing the DomeGold |  |
| Protective paper removed…application complete |  |
| Cross and Dome completed |  |
Concrete Dome
Law Firm - Sarasota, FL
| Power washed and ready for DomeGold application |  |
| Concrete domes require application of West System epoxy to seal the dome |  |
| Cutting sheets of gold and overlapping starting at the base…like shingling a roof |  |
| Placing the DomeGold sheet in position with taped hinge at the top |  |
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Lifting the DomeGold sheet at the taped hinge and removing the plastic release liner, exposing the adhesive
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| Completed Dome |  |
Fiberglass
(Coming Soon)
| Completed Dome |  |