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  • Any new methods of getting around low VOC paints, for vinyl wall graphics?

    Posted by David McDonald on February 12, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    Hi All

    This has been discussed many times but just wondered if anyone has any updates on the subject – specifically around print/cut vinyl onto low VOC walls?

    No problems as such with full coverage wallpaper with a good pre-prep of some or even all of an IPA wash, diluted PVA wash, sealer/size, light sanding, etc. plus a nice high tack media, however, cut vinyl still problematic!

    IPA wash leaves visible marks on the wall, you can’t prime/seal just the cut vinyl areas, very hard to burnish text without marking the wall – and on and on.

    I’m tempted to start refusing to install cut vinyl onto any more walls.
    So any new suggestions?

    Cheers

    Dave

    Jeff replied 3 years, 2 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
  • 4 Replies
  • RobertLambie

    Administrator
    February 12, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    Hi David
    What brand/type of vinyl are you using for the cut vinyl graphics?

  • George Zerbino

    Member
    February 13, 2021 at 8:34 am

    Hi David,
    I print & cut the high tack media, or you could use Image Perfect’s HT range as they have an assortment of colours already with high tack glue.
    Cheers
    George

  • David McDonald

    Member
    February 13, 2021 at 9:39 am

    Hi rob

    Mostly print and contour cut Vion 3000 high tack from Wm Smith.

    Cheers

    Dave

  • Jeff

    Member
    February 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    I dont do anything special when i put cut vinyl onto interior walls. never had any problems yet. “touch wood”

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