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Textured interior wall recommendation

Pretz27

New Member
I'm looking to do a full bleed wall mural on a textured interior wall (pic attached). The design is going to have dark colors along the edges of the graphic so I'm concerned with edge curl. I've had a test piece of 3M 480 up for over a month and it's working perfectly but this material is very pricey and I'm not sure that this is my only option because this is an interior wall. I'm considering Arlon dpf 8000 as well. Would a standard cast film like Avery 1005 ez rs work for this project perhaps? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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BigfishDM

Merchant Member
You could probably get away with other Cast Vinyls but that 3M480 is ideal. If your concerned with edge curl just apply some edge seal and that will help tremendously fixing that issue.
 

2B

Active Member
what type of adhesion/life span are you looking for?

Arlon 8000 is a HIGH tack material, which will damage the paint upon removal.
PhotoTex is designed for textured surfaces and is easier to remove.

again any cast material should eliminate the edge curl
 

Pretz27

New Member
Thanks for the input. I love using phototex but this is for a hospital and will need to be wiped down from time to time so I'd like to avoid phototex. Does anyone know where to purchase a 25 yard or of the 3m 480? I usually purchase from Fellers and they only offer a 50 yard roll. For this job I only need about 25 linear feet of vinyl so the 50 yard roll is super cost prohibitive.
 

Pretz27

New Member
So I took a scrap I had of Avery 1005 EZ RS laminated with 1360 and decided to test it on a block wall in my basement. Used high heat and a rollepro and its been on there for 24+ hrs. Pretty impressed with the adhesion. It hasn't lifted up anywhere and the corners are down firm. I know it isn't printed but i still thought I would share my findings. (photo attached)


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