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Solvent Printing
Handling, printing and storing of solvent media
Using correctly written media profiles takes the guesswork out of printing, will raise output quality, ensure colour consistency and reduce ink costs. Contact the Sales Office regarding the very latest in profile availability.
It is recommended that you replace the materials back in their poly bag and stand vertically on end after printing to help reduce the risk of dust and dirt contamination.
Most of the printer manufacturers believe that the self-adhesive materials need to be left for 24 hours before being cut or trimmed in order to let retained solvents evaporate. Cutting the product very quickly after printing can lead to edge lift of the self-adhesive face material particularly in areas of high ink coverage.
It is advisable to leave prints for 24 hours before lamination for the same reasons as above.
The life expectancy of the products in this price list are for the materials unprinted.
After printing the expected outdoor performance will be dependent on the type of printer, ink formulation, the laminate and many other factors. The printer reseller should be able to provide you with guidelines.
Our legal liability for accidental bodily injury or damage to the property of third parties in the course of the business including products supplied is limited to £2M in any one incident. A copy of our Public/Products Liability certificate is available on request.
Guide for wallpaper
Lamination of our wallpaper is not recommended. To protect the wallpaper prints from abrasion, dirt and moisture we would recommend the application of a Decorators Varnish, such as a clear acrylic coating. This type of varnish should protect the print against water, mild abrasion and discolouring, and allow the printed paper to be cleaned with a mild detergent. This type of acrylic varnish can also help to prevent cracking of the coating when creased. Prints should be left for 12 hours prior to application of the varnish and care should be taken on dark areas of the print as the varnish can look slightly milky. These varnishes are generally best applied by a short-pile paint roller, but can also be brushed on. We have used Polyvin's Acrylic Decorators Varnish in-house, which is available from most Decorators Materials Suppliers in gloss, satin and dead-matt and have found the results to be excellent. When pasting, a standard or heavy-duty starch based paste may be used. The paste should be left for 10 minutes after application, before hanging. The wet expansion for papers is limited making it slightly more difficult to hang than some standard wallpapers and care must be taken if papering on to a curved surface. As when hanging standard wallpaper, always check the suitability of the wall to accept pasting. To ensure colour consistency, always complete the job from one roll of material.