Ask yourself the following questions to help you in
determining what vinyl to use for a sign.
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Is the sign, banner, etc. going to be used indoors or
outdoors?
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Is it a permanent or a temporary sign?
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Does it need to be lit?
Colour choices, etc. Colours generally determine what
type of vinyl needs to be used. There are more colour choices available in the
2-mil vinyl then in 3-mil vinyl.
Dry Mounting and Lamination:
As with any image processing
it is necessary to protect and/or to enhance the image. As such, It is
important to Laminate with a high quality pressure-sensitive cast vinyl
Lamination to provide adequate UV protection, scratch and abrasion resistance
for most types of applications depending environmental conditions and use or
just to enhance the image with different effect. A unique, premium-quality
Teflon glossy film of various thickness’( from 1mil to 12mil), suitable for
the environmental condition, can generally withstand harsh conditions for the
most durable protection for indoor or outdoor graphic applications.
Our capabilities include Large Format
Lamination - Up to 61 inches wide, with both Hot and Cold Lamination.
We use only Quality High performance laminating films.
Depending on your needs, the important thing is
to choose an appropriate finishing for the type of application and mounting,
and the environmental condition of use.
Laminating Film:
Floor Marking Overlaminate - This
specially embossed 9 mil overlaminate film is a textured matte finish for
floor graphics or any indoor graphics requiring a unique finish. It is durable
and slip-resistant and is good for up to 6 month for floor graphics when used
with a Premium Matte Vinyl.
Perforated Window Film - Perforated to
allow window view-through effect. This type of film is white on the image
side, black on the reverse side. It has a clear, removable, pressure-sensitive
adhesive and a polyethylene-coated paper liner with a clear film backing. This
cast, vinyl film is generally 4 mil thick and good for exterior, short term
use. It is intended used both for promotional architectural and vehicle window
graphics. This highly perforated film has a 50 percent perforation pattern
which allows a full image to be seen from the outside while still allowing
good viewing from the inside. It is suitable for most window graphics where
restricted viewing regulations are enforced.
This film's pressure-sensitive adhesive allows quick adhesion to a substrate.
The applications include printed graphics for use on flat or simple curved,
transparent surfaces such as bus windows and store windows. Application
substrates include transparent acrylic, glass, polycarbonate, painted metal or
vinyl films between vehicle windows. Additional optically Clear Overlaminate
may be required over film to protect the graphic from environmental factors
such as dust, water and dirt that may collect in the perforated areas. The
Film is removable with heat for up to one year from glass, acrylic and
polycarbonate substrates.
High-Performance Marking Film-
Repositionable, excellent hiding power, for corrugated surfaces and compound
curves.
Finishing/Enhancing Film
Gloss - Brilliant, high-polished finish
that enhances colour and sharpens definition for a dramatic visual impact.
Luster - Adds a sparkling sheen for
richer colour with semi-reflective finish for high contrast and low glare.
Satin - Further reduces glare and
reflections while at the same time adding soft and sophisticated glow to the
image.
Matte - Maintains a Flat,
non-reflective finish that deepens colours and hide imperfections.
Application and Use:
