Mounting Your Outreach Map

PVC Outreach Maps can be displayed in a variety of ways depending on your space, budget, and how permanent or portable you want the setup to be. This page outlines the most common mounting and display options, focusing on how each method looks, how involved it is to install, and the relative cost and effort required.

Stand Off Screws

Standoff screw mounting gives PVC Outreach Maps a clean, professional appearance with a subtle “floating” effect off the wall. Each map tile is held in place by metal standoff hardware at the corners, leaving a small gap between the wall and the map surface. This creates a modern, gallery-style presentation that works well in hallways, offices, and classrooms.

For especially large maps or installations where frequent writing is expected, rigid foam board can be cut and placed behind the PVC tiles. This backing adds stiffness, reducing flex and making the surface more comfortable to write on with dry-erase or wet-erase markers.

Popco Rails

Popco rail mounting is a simple and affordable way to display PVC Outreach Maps without drilling into the wall. This method uses lightweight plastic rails with built-in adhesive backing that attach directly to the wall surface. The map tiles slide into the rails, which hold them securely in place.

Typically, a rail is installed along the top and bottom edges of the map to support its weight and keep it aligned. For larger maps or higher-traffic areas, additional rails can be added along part or all of the sides to increase stability and reduce movement. When fully installed, the rails create a clean, framed look that keeps the map flat against the wall.

Because Popco rails rely on adhesive rather than screws, installation is quick and wall damage is minimal. This makes them especially useful for classrooms, temporary displays, rented spaces, or situations where the map may need to be removed or repositioned in the future.

Sign Stand / Easel

Using an easel or sign stand is the best way to temporarily display an Outreach Map in situations where regular setup/teardown is required. Instead of mounting the map to a wall, the map is supported by a freestanding framework that holds it upright for viewing.

This option works best with smaller maps and temporary setups where heavy writing will not be needed.