Need Help Mini Bowling lane custom graphics

[jbyrum]

Hello, I have 4 mini bowling lanes, 30"x28', and I would like to cover the old lanes with custom graphics but I'm worried about durability. I know they must be laminated but I don't know what would be durable enough to last being hit with 4lb balls.
I was thinking that a sidewalk laminate would be tough enough but I don't want any texture.

Looking for suggestions and helpful opinions.

Thank you,
Jerry

 

[Gino]

What is the lane made of ?? Paint might be durable, if you clear it about 20 times, but that could put a different spin on the ball.

 

[rjssigns]

Should be able to install unlaminated graphics then bury them in the same clear used on the lanes.
Reason I say should is I print graphics for dump truck doors. I use 2 mil cast without laminate. Graphic are applied then doors get cleared.
Looks fantastic and withstands careless pressure washing.
Only thing with the lanes would be getting enough mils for a flat surface.

 

[jbyrum]

What is the lane made of ?? Paint might be durable, if you clear it about 20 times, but that could put a different spin on the ball.

I believe that it's something similar to HDPE or really hard plastic of some sort. I don't want to clear it in case I need to replace or decide to change themes again. I would prefer to have a laminated graphic if at all possible.

 

[AGCharlotte]

should be some other options for heavy duty laminate. The GF211 floor laminate is 6mil and while it says it's textured, it's very very light (I've used this stuff). GF also has the GF238 12mil Motormark "Armor" overlam, which might be more like what you need?

 

[FireSprint.com]

What about a polycarbonate overlam? I don't have much experience, but that's basically what the push button pads are on gas pumps and stuff. It's pretty durable.

 

[AGCharlotte]

What about a polycarbonate overlam? I don't have much experience, but that's basically what the push button pads are on gas pumps and stuff. It's pretty durable.

I was going to suggest that too but they normally have a texture to them.