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3.5 Top Hinge Installation Method
Position the decal on the application surface using small pieces of tape to hold it in place. Once the decal has
been properly registered, apply a masking tape hinge along the top edge of the decal. Flip the decal up over
the hinge and remove the liner. Hold the decal away from the application surface with one hand and squeegee
down from the top centre towards the sides using short, firm, overlapping strokes to prevent wrinkling of the
vinyl and minimize air bubbles. Remove the masking tape hinge (if one was used). Re-squeegee the top edge
to which the tape hinge was applied using overlapping, upward strokes. Re-squeegee the entire decal using
very firm squeegee pressure, including all edges. Puncture any air bubbles with a straight pin and re-squeegee
from the edge of the bubble towards the puncture.
3.6 Professional Installation
The above information provides basic information on how to apply PSV graphics. The instructions are designed
to help ensure success across a broad range of applications. Depending on the size and complexity of
applications, a certain amount of expertise is needed. Professional installers can be hired to ensure proper
application of finished graphics and could be considered for applications with multiple panels to be registered,
complex surfaces or where harsh environmental conditions are involved.
3.7 Removal
Removal method has to be adapted to suit the specific substrate surface. This guide gives only a general
removal overview of hot and cold methods. Always test a small area prior to removal.
• Hot Method Warm the entire decal by holding a heat source 6-12” from the surface. After 30-60
seconds, slowly pull back a corner of the decal. Pulling and lifting slowly and steadily, at less than 90°
angle, should avoid breaking the vinyl and should remove most of the adhesive. If the decal becomes
hard to pull, stop and reheat it. Remove residue by wiping with a cloth saturated with decal remover.
• Chemical Method Apply decal remover with a spray dispenser and, after 10-15 minutes, the vinyl will
begin to bubble and can be peeled from the substrate. If the vinyl doesn’t remove easily, use a hot water
pressure washer with a pressure of 2500psi and temperature of 70-75° C. Keep the water stream narrow
and the wand 50cm from the surface. Repeat if necessary.
• Adhesive residue may be removed by wiping with a clean saturated rag of XXL1000 decal remover,
heptane, Xylene, and/or mixture of 75% MEK/25% Toluene.
4. Banners
4.1 Application Definition
Banners display short messages in a large format for viewing from a distance. The success of this application
largely depends on the design element used as well as the physical placement of the banner. Banners can be
installed virtually anywhere from ceilings in shopping outlets to table fronts for exhibit halls. Durable materials
make for the best choice when creating a banner because of the extreme amount of post print finishing
necessary for this application, and particularly because of the heavy stresses placed on large area banners by
wind and weathering. In outdoor applications, heavyweight fabrics and vinyl are used because of their ease of
use and durability. In less demanding conditions paper and lightweight fabric banners can be considered.
4.2 Banner Vinyl
Finished vinyl banners need to have appropriate properties to allow hemming or joining by welding or stitching,
application of eyelets and fixing components, and of course they must withstand a level of weathering
depending on the display environment. Strength is less determined by overall weight but is more a function of
the way in which the vinyl is constructed, and the reinforcing textile which forms the core of the material.
4.3 Fabrics
The high strength and range of finishing options for fabrics make them ideal for use in banner, flag, drapery,
and panelled backdrop applications. Fire retardant properties are a consideration when a graphic is to be
displayed in environments with the most stringent regulations.
Banner Fabric is a tear resistant, polyester fabric and is a functional, flexible substrate that can be "finished" to
become a vast array of graphics. The free flowing nature of the product makes it suitable for use as cloth
banners, tradeshow or theatre backdrops, flags, window decorations, table fronts and partition dividers.