Step by step instructions on how to attach plastic spacers.
No special tools are required - just a mat knife or scissor
Step 1
Assemble the tools and supplies. You will need the plastic spacer and a cutting tool. We have found it easiest to cut the spacer with a mat knife although a scissors can also be used. We also recommend placing the acrylic on a clean towel to make sure it doesn't get dirty.
![cutting-econospace-with-mat-knife cutting-econospace-with-mat-knife](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cutting-econospace-with-mat-knife.jpg)
Framer's tip:
One technique to measure the spacer is to place the spacer on the acrylic and mark it with a pencil and then cut it to size and adhere it to the acrylic and continue the process on all four sides.
![econo2a econo2a](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/econo2a.jpg)
Step 2.
Once the spacer has been cut to size peel off the paper so the adhesive is exposed
![econo-1 econo-1](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/econo-1.jpg)
Step 3
After the first piece of spacer is applied butt the second piece of up to the first piece.
![econo-first1 econo-first1](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/econo-first1.jpg)
Step 4
Gently place the spacer along the edge of the acylic and gently rub it to make sure it adheres to the acrylic.
![econo-1a econo-1a](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/econo-1a.jpg)
This is what the spacer will look like when applied on all four sides. It is now ready to be placed in the frame.
![finished-econospace finished-econospace](https://www.metroframe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/finished-econospace-1.jpg)