Brushed Aluminum Vinyl

[Wesley Powell]

What type of vinyl or product is everyone using to get a brushed aluminum finished on dimensional PVC letters? In the past we have struggled the keep vinyl from lifting even after sanding the PVC to get better adhesion. We have a both a CNC Router and Laser so ideally we would like to apply vinyl before cutting PVC. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tbullo]

We like to use Rowmark stock applied to the PVC then route. Lots of brushed finishes to pick from.

 

[MarkSnelling]

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.

 

[DirtyD]

For a brushed aluminum look, try Rowmark stock or similar vinyl. Clean the PVC surface well and consider a primer for better adhesion.

 

[GaSouthpaw]

Agree with the Rowmark (or, laminate a brushed aluminum sheet).
And, don't cut PVC with a laser.

 

[JBurton]

(or, laminate a brushed aluminum sheet).

Or, hear me out, just use aluminum!

 

[ozpall]

or instead of mounting to PVC why not just get Maxmetal brush steel? could be a better option with a better finish.

 

[Wesley Powell]

Or, hear me out, just use aluminum!

I'm more referring to 1/2" or thicker dimensional letters.

 

[Geneva Olson]

Or, hear me out, just use aluminum!

That makes a lot of sense, right there.

 

[JBurton]

I'm more referring to 1/2" or thicker dimensional letters.

Unless you're trying to hit a budget, I'd apply brushed to black acrylic, flip it over, then route it out. Price difference is a factor of 3 for the sheet, but basically no risk of vinyl lifting off acrylic. Another more economical option is brushed acm, but with acrylic blocks or pads to 'float' the panel off the wall. It gives depth without adding much cost.

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[Wesley Powell]

Unless you're trying to hit a budget, I'd apply brushed to black acrylic, flip it over, then route it out. Price difference is a factor of 3 for the sheet, but basically no risk of vinyl lifting off acrylic. Another more economical option is brushed acm, but with acrylic blocks or pads to 'float' the panel off the wall. It gives depth without adding much cost.

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Thank you, this was very helpful information!

 

[JBurton]

Thank you, this was very helpful information!

Happy to help. I forgot to mention, on either the acrylic or acm, you can use the router to mark the mounting block/stud locations, and use the same file to make a plotted pattern. When placing studs on 1/2" acrylic, I like to cut a 1/8" hole 3/8" deep, then use some adhesive, lexel or epoxy, to glue a 1/8" stud in place. You could obviously drill it smaller and tap it out to thread, but it's not really necessary on typically small indoor lettering. Going outdoors, I'd go up to 3/16" and either epoxy or tap the studs. For acm, just enough depth to leave a mark works well.