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Resolving Silvering Issues With Facemount Adhesives
May 9th, 2017
In the wide format digital print area, there is still a vibrant market for graphics displayed behind clear acrylic. These graphics are often referred to as “museum mounts” since this is a popular way to display artwork in galleries. These graphics are usually mounted behind a piece of “graphics” grade acrylic with a rigid backer and cleats to allow the finished product to be mounted on a wall.
The process involves using a laminator to apply a two sided optically clear adhesive film to a printed image then adhering that image to the back of a “graphics” grade custom cut piece of acrylic. The next step is to apply a high tack two-sided adhesive to a rigid backer (typically PVC) and then marrying the acrylic/ print to the rigid backer through the laminator. The last step involves adding “cleats” to the back of the graphic to apply it to a wall. When this process was initially introduced, the print media was a smooth photographic paper commonly referred to as a C print. As the resolution of digital prints (aqueous, uv, solvent and latex) improved, the market has shifted from photographic papers to these lower cost, lower maintenance options. Print producers can now be more price competitive in this art market where the margins are better than traditional digital output (banners, fleet graphics, yard signs). Once the print producer has mastered the process of mounting the print and backer, he or she will often face the issue of how to eliminate the “silvering” (tiny air bubbles) between the print and the acrylic. This silvering is most apparent in areas with dark images. Let’s look at the reasons this silvering may occur:
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DuraPrint Matte Lightblock Duo Highlighted in Big Picture
March 28th, 2017
Our DuraPrint Matte Lightblock Duo, a two-sided printable polyester display film, was mentioned in this month's Big Picture issue.
Read the article here: Big Picture Article
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#ThinkSpring with Ground Graphics
March 15th, 2017
We have cleared the snow and our offices are open after yesterday's #Blizzard2017! Now it's time to #ThinkSpring! We have a full range of outdoor ground graphics that don't require lamination, including Asphalt Art! Give us a call or e-mail if you would like a swatch book of ground graphics products from Jessup!
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