Visual Magnetics Pop Up Showroom Video

Check out this video by Visual Magnetics on how you can utilize Magnetic Graphics.

Then contact ICL Imaging for a discussion on how we can help you achieve the results you want.

ICL Imaging

800 - 660 - 3280  or  info@icl-imaging.com   and check us out at   www.icl-imaging.com

WINDOW GRAPHICS; Installation & Removal

WINDOW GRAPHICS

~ Installation & Removal ~

When it comes to installing or removing Window Graphics the ease of doing so by the installation company will all depend on whether or not you used the correct material or not to start with. (See our blog on Window Graphics - Things to Consider)

Some films have an air flow release liner making installations much easier by allowing trapped air between the glass and film channels to escape thus removing wrinkles and bubbles.

Low tack pressure sensitive adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly and can be re-positionable.  Installations can be done by company employees' making this an ideal preferred method for saving time and money otherwise spent on installers.

Adhesive films and specially formualted durable calendared vinyls with permanent adhesive makes these films the best choice when a more long-term permanent graphic is desired.

We work with the best certified, trained and bonded installers nationwide and our project managers will coordinate all of it for you.

ICL Imaging

 Framingham, MA

info@icl-imaging.com  or  (508) 872 - 3280

3M 180C on No VOC Painted Wall

WINDOW GRAPHICS; Things to Consider

WINDOW GRAPHICS

~ Things to Consider ~

There are many types of materials available to you.  The right one to use will depend on how it will be used and for how long.
You need to specify whether it is for indoors or outdoors.  How long do you want it to last?  What about removability?  Which side is right-reading and by this I mean will it be viewed from the inside looking out, or from the outside looking in, will it have copy?  Do you want it to be opaque for double sided reading or be translucent where one side will be right reading but the other side type would be reversed.

Adhesive films and specially formulated durable calendared vinyls with either permanent or removable and ultra low tack adhesives are available.  Depending on the longevity needed or changeability required would make one film more desirable than another.

Low tack pressure sensitive adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly.  It is simple to remove and also re-positionable.  Some films have an air flow release liner making installations much easier by allowing trapped air between the glass and film channels to escape - thus removing wrinkles and bubbles.

Many of these films come with a 3 year outdoor warranty and premium films up to a 5 year outdoor warranty.

Applications include retail point of purchase displays, window advertising, visual barriers, glass design elements and trade shows.

ICL Imaging

 Framingham, MA

info@icl-imaging.com  or  (508) 872 - 3280

VINYL BANNERS; Finishing

VINYL BANNERS

~ FINISHING ~

FINISHING:
For outdoor and indoor advertising, full color large format printed vinyl banners are an affordable way to go.  But what do you need to know about the finishing options?
There are many choices available and really depend on where the the banner is going to be displayed and how big the banner is.

Grommets can be added to provide different hanging options.
For outdoor banners use grommets with teeth.

Typically grommets are placed every 18 inches around the perimeter of an outdoor vinyl banner offering hanging points for rope or cable. Reinforced webbing, similar to seat belt material, is welded onto the the outer edge of the vinyl to prevent the grommets from pulling out.

Grommets come in silver, brass and black at are available in many different hole sizes.

Pole pockets can be welded or stitched on the top and bottom of the vinyl banner to allow for hanging evenly from the top with a dowel or pipe conduit and another dowel added for weight on the bottom to keep the banner straight and smooth.

Plastic clips can be attached to the top and bottom of small to mid sized banners for interior hanging.

Adhesive plastic hanging tabs can be adhered to the vinyl banner as an anchor point for screws or rope.

Wind slits, have moon shaped cuts in the vinyl, can be added to vinyl banners to help reduce the pressure of the wind on the banner.  The number and size of the wind slits vary.  Most city ordinances require street banners to have wind slits to prevent them from tearing.  No amount of wind slits can prevent a hurricane from blowing any banner down however.

Anchor points on the building, structure, telephone pole or whatever else you are using to support your outdoor banner are extremely important and usually will need an engineers certificate for approval.

Vinyl banners can also be treated with firesafe chemicals to make them flame resistant.

APPLICATIONS:

Street pole banners, Building wraps, Billboards, Trade shows and events. Street banners, POP

ICL Imaging

 Framingham, MA

info@icl-imaging.com  or  (508) 872 - 3280

VINYL BANNERS; Overview

VINYL BANNERS

~ An Overview ~

Building Banner for Newton Wellesley Hospital

GENERAL OVERVIEW:
For outdoor and indoor advertising, full color large format printed vinyl banners are an affordable way to go.

Solid durable vinyl banners range in weight from light weight 9 oz to heavier weight 22 oz.
Mesh banners can be used where a lighter material is needed and for windy areas on buildings.

Banners can be printed single our double sided.
Surface finish comes in matt or glossy, smooth or textured and can be either front-lit or back-lit.
Specify your use when ordering.  Vinyl used for printing is coated in order to accept the inks better.
Vinyl banners can also be treated with firesafe chemicals to make them flame resistant.

Solvent based inks are the most permanent and fade resistant as the solvents become part of the vinyl unlike other inks that just sit on top of the material.
Printing capabilities are up to 16 feet wide and roll lengths can be a few hundred feet long.
Large vinyl panels can be seamed and welded together to create even larger banners.

APPLICATIONS:

Street pole banners, Building wraps, Billboards, Trade shows and events. Street banners, POP

ICL Imaging

 Framingham, MA

info@icl-imaging.com  or  (508) 872 - 3280

VINYL BANNERS; Printing & Materials

VINYL BANNERS; Materials

~ PRINTING & MATERIALS ~

Vinyl Banners for Fullercraft Museum

PRINTING:

Solvent based inks are the most permanent and fade resistant as the solvents become part of the vinyl unlike other inks that just sit on top of the material

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Printing capabilities can go up to 16 feet wide and roll lengths can be a few hundred feet long.

Large vinyl panels can be seamed and welded together to create even larger banners.

MATERIALS:

Solid durable vinyl banners range in weight from light weight 9 oz to heavier weight 22 oz.

Mesh banners can be used where a lighter material is needed and for windy areas on buildings.

Banners can be printed single our double sided.

Surface finish comes in matt or glossy, smooth or textured and can be either front-lit or back-lit.

Vinyl used for printing is coated in order to accept the inks better.  Vinyl banners can also be treated with firesafe chemicals to make them flame resistant.

Vinyls we use range from a light 7.5 oz Mesh to a heavy 22 oz reinforced vinyl.

For most small to medium size banners we print on 13 oz materials.  This can be either smooth or reinforced giving the material a slight texture.

The smooth vinyl is mostly used indoors.  Small copy reads much better on it than on the reinforced vinyl.  Reinforced vinyl is the better choice to use outdoors given it's inherent strength from the reinforced material used.

Vinyl also comes with a solid black back or white.  The black backing will not show the front image through the back-side.

We also have a 72" wide biodegradable 15 oz BIOMAT vinyl.  This is a sustainable green printing product.

Pole Banner Pro 18oz, is a heavy duty block-out banner material for indoor and outdoor applications.  It's woven 1000 x 1000 scrim provides stability and strength.  It can be printed double sided.

ICL Imaging 16 ft Vinyl & Mesh Printer

VINYL BANNER APPLICATIONS:

Street pole banners, Building wraps, Billboards, Trade shows and events. Street banners, POP

For outdoor and indoor advertising, full color large format printed vinyl banners are an affordable way to go.

ICL Imaging

 Framingham, MA

info@icl-imaging.com  or  (508) 872 - 3280