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Large floor graphic – advice please
I have been asked to a floor graphic in a shopping centre covering an area approx 2.9m x 15.3m. Does anyone have a recommendation on how best to tile it, and what material to u se? I have done plenty of floor graphics for this centre, but they have all been 1m square and been for promotions, 6 weeks max. This needs to last a couple of years.
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
John
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I’d be extremely cautions warranting it for more than a few months particularly if you’re joining it.
From what I have seen when I am out shopping it seems they overlap it by an inch.
Bear in mind I’ve not done any floor graphics at that size.
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Hi John
I cant comment for all manufacturers guidance on this but with 3M Floor Graphic materials when an image is wider than roll width all joins must be butt jointed.
Regarding lifetime again for 3M they offer 3 versions a short term 3 months interior, a longer term 12 month interior product and an exterior product (with a much rougher surface to help with non slip when wet). I have not seen (or trust) an offer for a self adhesive floor graphic to be warranted for longer than a year – This is not because of the quality/performance of the films but it would be difficult to predict/control the amount of foot traffic to guarantee longer performance.
I have seen the product last many years when applied to ultra smooth surfaces as there is less chance of the product lifting but I would doubt any manufacturer would warrant longer than a year.
Finally it is not uncommon for very large floor graphics to be produced. In particular in the US they cover huge areas with floor graphic for advertising or pure artistic purposes. Just remember butt joint (best done using an overlap during application, cut though both layers and peel away excess before dropping back down to give a perfect seam)
Hope this helps
Stuart
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