Wall Mural Prints – HP Latex Printer

[Kevin Mahoney]

Did a couple recently & joined them horizontally in the workshop. 2.5m x 6m Installed top to bottom in one piece Using good quality 7 year polymeric. Easy to join on the floor, 2 blokes under an hour fitted.

[Derek Heron]

1 piece fabric can be fitted around switches and sockets etc no problem
something like this one man half day

first pic is a room we built in the back of the old unit

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[Luke Culpin]

Hi Kevin,
So these were printed on a 260? What material was used? Interesting idea about joint before install! Ive just done several patterns on my own walls at the office and find whilst most of the print will line up perfectly with the next drop, I seem to always find one area is doesn’t line up perfectly!

[Kevin Mahoney]

These were printed on a Roland pro 3, we did a horizontal join to save time. Looks a lot neater as the overlap is on the top piece so practically invisible to the eye. We found it better to turn up to the install with one perfect join already done without being under the watchful eye of the client. Installation is lighting fast with two people. Can’t remember the code but it was done with image perfect poly from spandex

[Hugh Potter]

Just did this one on our office wall, photo taken on iPhone 6s last year in Australia, printed with our 26500 onto Avery film. Canvas like finish.

[Luke Culpin]

Hi Kevin,
So these were printed on a 260? What material was used? Interesting idea about joint before install! Ive just done several patterns on my own walls at the office and find whilst most of the print will line up perfectly with the next drop, I seem to always find one area is doesn’t line up perfectly!

[Colin Crabb]

Not on a 260, but Latex 360, using Metamark wallart, 10mm overlap for fitting – no lining up issues to speak of.

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[Martyn]

Just been reading through this. I understnd with the wallpaper effect its never laminated but do you guys always laminate vinyl? I understand it makes a big difference especially in busy/work areas but how about supplying to the public online? Saving 4-5€ could make my prices much more competitive.

Thanks.

[Hugh Potter]

quote Martyn Heath:

Just been reading through this. I understnd with the wallpaper effect its never laminated but do you guys always laminate vinyl? I understand it makes a big difference especially in busy/work areas but how about supplying to the public online? Saving 4-5€ could make my prices much more competitive.

Thanks.

Trouble with not laminating vinyl… even a good vinyl is hard to handle in large format with no laminate, give it to a numpty customer to fit and it’s likely to end in tears… this will either work in your favour because they buy a new one, or they’ll demand their money back for whatever thicko reason they deem suitable. Ina eavy use area it will get scratched by bags, jackets etc..

[Martyn]

quote Hugh Potter:

quote Martyn Heath:

Just been reading through this. I understnd with the wallpaper effect its never laminated but do you guys always laminate vinyl? I understand it makes a big difference especially in busy/work areas but how about supplying to the public online? Saving 4-5€ could make my prices much more competitive.

Thanks.

Trouble with not laminating vinyl… even a good vinyl is hard to handle in large format with no laminate, give it to a numpty customer to fit and it’s likely to end in tears… this will either work in your favour because they buy a new one, or they’ll demand their money back for whatever thicko reason they deem suitable. Ina eavy use area it will get scratched by bags, jackets etc..

They were my thoughts exactly. thanks hugh

[Robert Lambie]

The cosmetic appearance is enhanced by a laminate.
Personally, I prefer matt laminate as it prevents shine spots and glare from lighting.
The laminate helps rigidity of the media when handling and will prevent scores, scratches on the surface applying it with the likes of a squeegee.
You should use the laminate as an upselling point on these issues alone, but elaborate on its "child-friendly for nurseries" i.e. what if a baby licks the wall? fingers on the wall andlicks them? smell, solvents, "easy wiped" and the ink is "protected" against "abrasion and chemical" damage like a child drawing on the wall etc etc.
If a child draws on a wall print, your not getting the pen off without damaging the print and most likely much worse as a result!
also, if you do not laminate and your using the likes of a latex printer. the ink printed areas have a satin finish and the areas showing the white of the vinyl will be high gloss. it just doesn’t sit well with me that one, so its either gloss or matt laminate for me.