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  • Peter Dee

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 07:36

    I’m new to doing my own printed banners too.
    I use liquid laminate Clearshield which can be rollered or sprayed on.
    I prefer the satin finish.
    Easy to do.

    http://www.clearstarcorp.com/clearshield.asp

  • Andrew Blackett

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 08:17

    Maybe just us but on our PVC banners we dont laminate, just print, cut, hem and eyelet then ship it out. Surely these are short term items?

    Andy

  • Chris Windebank

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 08:43

    Same as Andy, short term use so whats the point.

  • Chris Wool

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 08:48

    not just you andy. and i can’t see that the laminate would last the constant flexing

    chris

  • Simon Polakof

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 17:10

    95% of the times we do like Andy, but when a customer wants a banner that will withstand a little longer we use a liquid laminate. When using the liquid laminate use a roller and remember that you have to let it dry for 72h after applying the liquid.

  • Ruairi O'Boyle

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 20:13

    This banner is to go outside a chip shop and I know they expect it to last for quite a while!

    Its going out unlaminated now cos they nees it in a hurry!

    Is it possible to use some sort of vinyl lamination and if so do how does it work?

  • Chris Wool

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 20:18
    quote :

    Is it possible to use some sort of vinyl lamination and if so do how does it work?

    it sticks on…..

    a banner out all the time about 12 mts max unless the wind gets it first.

    if they want a something longer lasting then they want a sign.

    chris

  • Ruairi O'Boyle

    Member
    27 April 2010 at 20:40
    quote Chris Wool:

    it sticks on…..

    My question may seem stupid but I was lead to believe you couldn’t laminate banner using vinyl. Hence the question seeking clarification!

    It is fairly sheltered where its going so it should be fine!

    Cheers guys

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