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  1. Suggestions Wall Film

    Assuming you have a solvent/latex/UV printer, try Retac from Drytac. It has a unique adhesive that sticks well to even the low-VOC paints. Best of all, it usually removes without any harm to the paint or wall even YEARS after installation. Better yet, it comes in Smooth, Canvas, Sand, and...
  2. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    LESS IS MORE....less tension, less pressure, less overthinking. The more pressure you apply, the more the middle of the roller will 'deflect' or bow up. This is particularly important when mounting or laminating onto a rigid substrate. With too much pressure you'll start to see...
  3. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    LESS IS MORE....less tension, less pressure, less overthinking. The more pressure you apply, the more the middle of the roller will 'deflect' or bow up. This is particularly important when mounting or laminating onto a rigid substrate. With too much pressure you'll start to see...
  4. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    LESS IS MORE....less tension, less pressure, less overthinking. The more pressure you apply, the more the middle of the roller will 'deflect' or bow up. This is particularly important when mounting or laminating onto a rigid substrate. With too much pressure you'll start to see...
  5. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    LESS IS MORE....less tension, less pressure, less overthinking. The more pressure you apply, the more the middle of the roller will 'deflect' or bow up. This is particularly important when mounting or laminating onto a rigid substrate. With too much pressure you'll start to see...
  6. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    LESS IS MORE....less tension, less pressure, less overthinking. The more pressure you apply, the more the middle of the roller will 'deflect' or bow up. This is particularly important when mounting or laminating onto a rigid substrate. With too much pressure you'll start to see...
  7. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    If the print doesn't lay flat on a table then you absolutely have a tension issue. I've typed this before....imagine if you had a rubber band and cut it....so now it is a rubber string. If you were to stretch that string and stick it to a print and then let go, the rubber band would want to...
  8. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    I get it. But on a lot of laminators - especially with pvc laminates, when the takeup core gets so large it is pulling faster than the roller creating tension issues. On old-school laminators where the takeup is on a clutch it doesn't matter....but on the less expensive laminators it can...
  9. MarkSnelling

    I spoke with the factory at Colex and cutting those thicknesses of aluminum is "no problem". Is...

    I spoke with the factory at Colex and cutting those thicknesses of aluminum is "no problem". Is that your main interst with the laser? or is there another application? I'd love to set up a demo if you want to give me an hour on the computer.
  10. Flatbed CNC laser recommendations

    I didn't read your post correctly and missed the part about lazers. Colex does NOT have lazer cutting, but has no problem cutting aluminum at all. Let me know if you want to do a virtual demo!
  11. has anyone have a 6 feet laminator?

    I sell Kala laminators and they have 80" units available. They may not be readily available (made in France...may have to ship it over if they don't have stock in the USA). If you'd like pricing and information, let me know and I'll get it for you.
  12. Stained glass vinyl for hallway

    That is a laminate. The Two-Way Vision is the clear film with white prisms which give you a bit of a 'fake white point' and looks really cool. They also have Itac Clear which is optically clear and it has a silicon coating instead of adhesive. After years of being applied it will remove...
  13. Stained glass vinyl for hallway

    This is such a cool product and it will work on your latex. https://cgxusa.com/products/panorama-two-way-vision/ If you want a test roll, they are free but ask that you provide a UPS or FEdex number to cover the few bucks in freight. The adhesive is 'removable' but it won't come down or...
  14. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    well call if you are still stuck. I also didn't answer your question. I tell people 120 is usually the sweet spot unless you are using an older Vutek or UV printer where you can really feel the uv ink texture...then I'd go to the max temp of 140 (if you have a Mistral). The other thing to...
  15. Brushed Aluminum Vinyl

    We sell the Vinyl EFX and they have a smooth and brushed aluminum finish for indoor and outdoor applications. Rolls come in as short as 30 feet and up to 150 feet. Next day delivery since you are so close to us. Let me know if you want pricing.
  16. Kala mistral 1650 heat settings

    The curl is likely a result of too much tension on the laminate supply shaft. If it is hard to make the shaft spin with one hand, then you are doing it wrong. The temperature alone wouldn't cause any type of curl. You are more than welcome to call me if you want to talk it through. I'm a...
  17. Stained glass vinyl for hallway

    I've got some really cool window films you can print on. I've got some optically clear, "blurry clear", and even one with white prisms already in the film to give you a bit of a fake white point (and creates a bit of a backlit effect at night if the lights are left on). Do you have white...
  18. Flatbed CNC laser recommendations

    I sell the Colex units and they are well under $150,000. Made in New Jersey. I can arrange for an online demo and then they'll ship you the samples they cut overnight for you to touch and feel. If you want to go see them in person after that, then they'll pick up a flight for you to go to...
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