laminating wall wraps

[stevenjowens]

I was talking to a vendor last week about their wall wrap product for rough surfaces (sort of like MacTac Rough Rap).

He said they recommend installing the unlaminated wall wrap first, then applying laminate over it, while it's on the wall.

Is this normal? I had the impression it was standard to use a laminating machine to apply the laminate before you install it.

 

[XtremeXccessories]

This sounds like a terrible idea. How would you avoid getting bubbles in your laminate when you're trying to laminate on a textured surface? And how would you avoid popping said bubbles when you heated and rolled it? It sounds like the person you talked to was misinformed..

 

[bgraphix]

Yes, not a very good idea at all. It would be a disaster waiting to happen.

 

[Kwiksigns]

yeah, horrible idea as mentioned... but... you could probably use some sort of liquid lam that way. although I doubt it would come out as nice as laminate applied with a machine. never tried. depending on how long it is up and where it is going, I have done unlaminated for short term.

 

[reQ]

Not a really good vendor if they suggest laminating graphics after you apply them to the surface, lol.

 

[eahicks]

Think I'll wrap my car with vinyl, and then laminate over the wrap. Should work.

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

That basically just means they don't have a lam that has the same properties as their vinyl. If you can't get the vinyl and lam to go on together what makes you think you would be able to get the lam on by itself and look decent. I would find another supplier.

 

[stevenjowens]

No kidding.

I would find a new vendor, fast. And start questioning any previous "advice" they have given you.

I haven't purchased anything from them yet, I was looking for new material options.

 

[vital sign]

Bad vender

Like everyone else a terrible idea and all but impossible. Your vendor may be a vacuum salesman not a sign guy. Use your laminator as you would car wrap or any other lamination process. Just take your time. Good luck

 

[niksagkram]

He was probably thinking more of a spray type "laminate" such as "Frog Juice" or similar. I hope!