Vinyl Sheets
What does Static Cling vinyl sheets stick to?
Our stock static cling vinyl works best on glossy, smooth surfaces such as glass and metal. Static cling vinyl sheets will not stick to paper, walls, or wood, or anything even slightly rough. We have a variety of other types of adhesive film and sheets that are designed to stick to these types of surfaces. … Read more
How do I clean and/or recharge static cling vinyl sheets ?
If the static cling vinyl sheets become dirty, just clean them with mild soap and water and let air dry. Once the film is dry, the material should cling once again. It is important that both the static cling sheets and the surface to which you’re adhering them are dust- and dirt-free.
How do I apply Static Cling vinyl sheets?
Both the static cling vinyl and your surface should be clean and free of any dust, oils or grease. Slowly remove the film from the liner and place the top edge in position, then gently smooth from the top downward and outward to remove air bubbles. You can use an application roller or even a credit card … Read more
Can Static Cling Vinyl Sheets be used Outdoors?
We do not recommend using our stock Static Cling for outdoor applications. Although it may be suitable for short term projects, it is not geared to tolerate extreme temperatures or sunlight. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle and crack or turn hazy. Moisture will interrupt the bond … Read more
Will Static Cling vinyl sheets form around objects?
Static cling vinyl sheets work best when adhered to a flat surface. Any crevices or air pockets will affect how well the film will adhere to an object. But because the film is soft, it should have no problem bending around curved surfaces.
Are Static Cling Vinyl Sheets Printable?
Our stock Static Cling vinyl sheets are not compatible for printing. Specific grades of static cling film are available for specific types of printing such as Screen Printing, and Offset Lithography. The only digital printing grades of cling film that are available are for inkjet printing and other low print methods. If you’re looking to … Read more
Can Flexible Vinyl Sheets be Used Outdoors?
We do not recommend using our flexible vinyl film and sheets for outdoor applications. Although they may be suitable for short term projects, they not geared to tolerate extreme temperatures or sunlight. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best product that we stock … Read more
Will Flexible Vinyl Sheets Yellow?
Yes, eventually Flexible Vinyl Sheets and Film may start to yellow over a long period of time. The exact time is really dependent on the type of environment that the material is exposed to over the set period of time. There are custom formulations of Vinyl Sheets and Film that are design to extend the … Read more
Does ClearLay contain plasticizers?
ClearLay Vinyl Sheets and Film, are made of rigid PVC, which is PVC that contains no plasticizers. Plasticizer is used to give Vinyl it’s soft feeling and greater pliability. The softer the Vinyl the more plasticizer has been used. The absence of plasticizer in Clearlay makes the film relatively hard. On the other end of … Read more
