-
Blacking out windows for shop refit
Hi all,
I’ve been asked to quote on temporarily blacking out some windows
for a shop refit. The customer requires a solution that they can remove
themselves.Initially I thought matt black exhibition vinyl with removable adhesive
or gloss black oracal 551 wet application, easy job, however……..Should I be concerned about the glass cracking if the windows get too much
sunlight and if so what other options are there? I’m giving them black
poster paper as an option but is there a vinyl based option that won’t
potentially damage the glass?Does the shop window need to be a certain grade of glass?
The 2 windows are 3682mm x 1905mm
Thanks in advance for your thoughtsDan
-
7 Replies
-
There has been a lot of discussion in the past about whether or not dark coloured vinyls cause cracking in glass. The general consensus was yes it can, but the glass probably needs to be flawed before this can happen (e.g a small stone chip or nail chip in a corner for the crack to spread from). As a result I would avoid using black – use white vinyl instead to minimise the absorption of heat in sunlight.
-
Whatever you do, just don’t run it out to the edges.
Leave at least a ½" margin of bare glass around the edges.
Depending on size, I’d be tempted to just tape up black correx to fit.
Love….Jill -
quote Jill Marie Welsh:Whatever you do, just don’t run it out to the edges.
Leave at least a ½” margin of bare glass around the edges.
Depending on size, I’d be tempted to just tape up black correx to fit.
Love….JillCan you explain why to leave a gap please Jill?
-
on all windows i try and leave a small gap
keeps vinyl away from silicone rubber etc and any moisture that sits on the bottom sills etc + i get a nice cut on the glass for trimmingderek
-
Do they have to be "blacked out"
There is a product called "Temp Screen" its white in colour and is designed for this purpose and easily removed.
Call Bonwyke if interested and ask for a sample and spec sheet.
Bob
PS. Rule of thumb is don’t fit black vinyl film to glass unless its toughened/tempered as it absorbs the heat, especially if south facing and will crack/break laminated or float glass.
-
Thanks for all the advice
Very helpfull
🙂
-
Hi everybody…..again.
I’ve now been asked to supply and install the attached to the 2 x
shop windows.How would you guys go about doing this? I’ve applied plenty of
window graphics before, but nothing of this size.My initial thoughts are to print reverse onto clear in 3 drops and back
up with white leaving a small gap around the edges, or should I print
the lot on poster paper and tape to the window?Your thoughts and experience as always would be very much appreciated
Ta
Attachments:
Log in to reply.
