How to Guide

Spacing: Measure (accurately) the width in inches of each area to be covered. For every 4" of
width, use one row of SPIKES
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; for fractions thereof, use one row of NARROW SPIKES
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(equivalent to one-half row of SPIKES
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). The projections from SPIKES
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should extend at
least ½" past the exposed edge or edges of the area.
Correctly spaced installations for various surface widths
plus projections extending exposed edge
Calculation of Linear Feet Needed: Measure (accurately) the length in feet of each area to
be covered, allowing for curves or bends in the surface - flexible SPIKES
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will follow easily.
Based on length (multiply each length by 2, 3, 4 etc. if necessary for each width as discussed
above in Spacing), order an appropriate amount of SPIKES
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AFFIXING SPIKES
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TO SURFACES
SPIKES
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is versatile, and easily attached to surfaces of every size, shape and material. Use
any of the following methods, or devise your own.
SPIKES
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Special Adhesive: apply a bead of adhesive to underside of base. Firmly press
SPIKES
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onto surface so that it makes solid contact. Allow adhesive to dry. (Adhesive will
form a "rivet" through the holes in the base.) Bond only to dry, clean surfaces. If two installers
are working, one can carry a quantity of stacked units in one hand, and apply adhesive with the
other hand, while another affixes each unit to the surface. If one installer is working, he/she
can lay each unit upside down (base side facing up) on the surface, in the place it is to occupy.
Working along the line, the installer can apply adhesive to each base, then turn the unit over
and affix it to the surface. SPIKES
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Special Adhesive is available from Bird-X, call 312-226-
2473. One tube will affix approximately 20 linear feet of SPIKES
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Screws*: Use #12 flat Phillips-head screws and a screwdriver with a shaft of at leas
t 4".
Nails*: Use 1/8" nails and a nail set.
Wire Ties: Recommended for cabling, piping and thin railings.
Clamps or Velcro
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: Use for temporary installations.
*Screws or nails may be used for regular Spikes installations only.