Best wall vinyl for use in medical facility?

[sinclairgraphics1]

I'm working on a big project for a medical facility that will have very large wall murals throughout the whole building. They have railings around all the walls to protect form wheel chairs and carts, etc. I've used Avery 2611 on several projects but not one this large, so just wondering if this would be a good film for an application like this. Also, I've been told by my supplier it does not need to be laminated and actually adheres to the wall better without it. Can anyone verify this or provide info on a film best suited for this type of environment?

 

[frojasferrari]

What printer are you using?

 

[peavey123]

The Avery 2611 is what we use for wall graphics in hospitals. No lam.

 

[sinclairgraphics1]

What printer are you using?

We are running an HP L25500 so Latex ink.

 

[TheSnowman]

I don't know if there's any rules as far as materials that you can use, but we've used the PhotoTex Hi-Tack stuff, and it holds well, installs nice, and seems to be fairly affordable.

 

[sinclairgraphics1]

The Avery 2611 is what we use for wall graphics in hospitals. No lam.

Great to know, have you had any issues with lifting? How's the long term durability?

 

[frojasferrari]

We print with the l260, so latex inks too, and have really nice results for this kind of application with the hp pvc free, we print a lot of phototex too, but for medical-schools or kids related spaces, we prefer using the pvc free from HP.

 

[sinclairgraphics1]

We print with the l260, so latex inks too, and have really nice results for this kind of application with the hp pvc free, we print a lot of phototex too, but for medical-schools or kids related spaces, we prefer using the pvc free from HP.

Gotcha, what is the part number of that material? I'm not familiar with that particular HP film. I've used the phototex before when it first came out and it worked pretty well but didn't care for the texture on it.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I'm working on a big project for a medical facility that will have very large wall murals throughout the whole building. They have railings around all the walls to protect form wheel chairs and carts, etc. I've used Avery 2611 on several projects but not one this large, so just wondering if this would be a good film for an application like this. Also, I've been told by my supplier it does not need to be laminated and actually adheres to the wall better without it. Can anyone verify this or provide info on a film best suited for this type of environment?

why would someone dislike this post? people are so fickle, I swear.

 

[sinclairgraphics1]

why would someone dislike this post? people are so fickle, I swear.

seriously, trying to figure that out too!

 

[CanuckSigns]

why would someone dislike this post? people are so fickle, I swear.

Most likley a mis-click, I'm constantly clicking my mouse while i surf, I've clicked on dislike before, most of the time I catch it.

 

[Rick]

I've mis-clicked on my phone a few times...

Does your state have special requirements for fire rating... in California, we have OSHPD. They can be fickle about fire rating and percentages of materials on the wall...

 

[CanuckSigns]

I've mis-clicked on my phone a few times...

Does your state have special requirements for fire rating... in California, we have OSHPD. They can be fickle about fire rating and percentages of materials on the wall...

Most vinyl I've come across is self extinguishing.

 

[Jimsee]

We print with the l260, so latex inks too, and have really nice results for this kind of application with the hp pvc free, we print a lot of phototex too, but for medical-schools or kids related spaces, we prefer using the pvc free from HP.

Is this PVC free product from HP an adhesive backed material or is it a glue pasted material that needs water to activate?
Many installer hesitate to work with pre-pasted wall paper material.

 

[frojasferrari]

At first we hated the pre pasted water activated PVC FREE stuff, then we realize that spraying the water was just as effective as submerging the roll on water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1v2KeCekfc

Good Luck

 

[CanuckSigns]

we were told we cant use phototex or other fabric based products in a hospital because it can't be properly cleaned, they need something they can wipe with a disinfectant.

Avery 2611 fits the bill, I have a 4'x55' graphic up in a hospital hallway now for close to 3 years, full bleed print right to the edge. It's still up and every time I go there I peel it back a bit and it always sticks right back down.