Vinyl For Walls

what is expensive the vinyl/sub-straight or replacing the drywall? the longer it is up the cheaper for the customer, longer message viewed.

 

Pretty much all vinyl made for walls has a removable adhesive that will eventually turn permanent If left up for long enough, usually this is a year.

When we do permanent wall graphics, we print a a higher end 3.mil calendared, such as oracal 3651, 3M 40c, Arlon 4600 etc. Yes it will damage the drywall underneath when removed, but so will the removable Wall vinyl if left on too long.

The other option is phototex, it's a.little bit more $ but it works really well, and shouldn't damage the wall when removed.

 

I have had good luck with Avery 2611 and removed it easily without damage after 2 years on two occasions.

 

Is wide format printing not your main business?

 

I've had issues with 2611 removing itself after 24 hours, so your results may vary lol.

 

I've said it many times from experience, just use Phototex. When someone recommends a wall vinyl keep in mind the type of machine, border they are using, type of wall, etc all factor into whether you get the dreaded call "my graphics are peeling off". What worked for them may not work for you. From years and years of experience phototex just works basically every time, I've personally used it on solvent, eco solvent, and latex.

 

every vinyl eventually becomes permanent.. even if it says it doesn't.

 

Photo Tex. I've used it on a bunch of walls and never had a damage problem. I've even removed a Photo Tex graphic that was up for 2 years and put a backing on it and re-installed at another location. Most amazing material for wall graphics ever!

 

Mojave Sign Ad is great for walls and windows. We have had some signs up in our lobby for 5 years and they still peel off, although it gets harder every year.