Experience with window graphics applied from the inside facing out?

[mkoons11]

Oh, this Drytac solution intrigues me! We’ve worked with and had positive experiences with their products in other applications over the years. I’ll look into which combo works best for us – thank you for this suggestion!

As for the PanoRama I am looking into, it’s called “TwoWay Vision” and it is apparently adhesive. I am not really keen on anything non-adhesive that gets taped up, and I doubt my client would be expecting that either.

You’re welcome. TwoWay Vision is a nice film in its own right. It’s got removable adhesive with air egress. There are white prisms built into the film to make it capture light from inside the building at night to make it a backlit film. You can print first surface and install on the outside of the window or 2nd surface and install on the inside of an untinted window. It’ll remove cleanly for 6-12 months after installation.

 

[AnaF]

You’re welcome. TwoWay Vision is a nice film in its own right. It’s got removable adhesive with air egress. There are white prisms built into the film to make it capture light from inside the building at night to make it a backlit film. You can print first surface and install on the outside of the window or 2nd surface and install on the inside of an untinted window. It’ll remove cleanly for 6-12 months after installation.

Thanks again; all very good to know! Do you have personal experience working with TwoWay Vision? My client’s graphics are heavy coverage, solid dark colours – do you foresee any issues with that?

 

[SeMi57]

Years ago (greater than 10) I did use a window perf that had no adheasive, and here is the part I don't rcall, there was a transparent adheasive only material you applied to the face of the print and then apply it to the inside of the window or you could have applied it to the window and place the graphic over the adheasive. They just removed it after over 10-years, it worked great, but you will need to use at least a 60/40 perf, and as suggested above check the tint on the glass, this may not benifit inside application, perf or non-perf. Also if using perf, if the business leaves the interior lighting on at night the perf may not be the choice however the clear with the white blocker, the interior lighting may work as a backlite sign.

I was asked to do a perf project 2 years ago with it applied on the interior and found this material "DAF Gecko-Grip Interior Mount Perforated Window Film - 60/40 One Way View". You do print on the adheasive and it worked well and looks as good as the day it was installed. I attached a picture of this, everything but the door was covered.

 

[AnaF]

Years ago (greater than 10) I did use a window perf that had no adheasive, and here is the part I don't rcall, there was a transparent adheasive only material you applied to the face of the print and then apply it to the inside of the window or you could have applied it to the window and place the graphic over the adheasive. They just removed it after over 10-years, it worked great, but you will need to use at least a 60/40 perf, and as suggested above check the tint on the glass, this may not benifit inside application, perf or non-perf. Also if using perf, if the business leaves the interior lighting on at night the perf may not be the choice however the clear with the white blocker, the interior lighting may work as a backlite sign.

I was asked to do a perf project 2 years ago with it applied on the interior and found this material "DAF Gecko-Grip Interior Mount Perforated Window Film - 60/40 One Way View". You do print on the adheasive and it worked well and looks as good as the day it was installed. I attached a picture of this, everything but the door was covered.

These are all really great points you make! I’ll be performing a site inspection to figure out whether perf or non-perf is suitable, and to see how tinted their windows are too. Sometimes clients have grand ideas and it’s your job to manage their expectations vs. reality.

I’ll look into this DAF Gecko-Grip you used to see if there’s a Canadian distributor. I really appreciate you including pics of the installed product I have been dying to see real-life examples of interior mount perf, so thank you!

 

[GraphixGirl79]

Hi everyone Happy Friday! A client of mine has inquired about getting their window graphics applied from the inside facing out. Prior to this, we've always applied them to the exterior (outside facing out), whether it be perforated film or blockout, so we know what we're doing there. However, from what I've been reading, there are some other considerations when applying from the inside facing out. If anyone can share with me their tips, tricks, suggestions, etc. - I am all ears!

The options I am considering are as follows:

Inside mount perf:
Has anyone ever used the kind of perforated film you can print on the sticky side? Were you satisfied with the results? Did you have to modify your artwork in any way?

Clear adhesive vinyl printed in reverse, backed with white vinyl:
We have a 54" eco-solvent printer with no white ink capabilities, so this is the route we'd be going to achieve a solid/opaque look. My client's preferred look is that of heavy coverage dark colours, and from what I have read, this can absorb too much heat and cause the window to crack. Can anyone speak to this?

Sometimes we will print on a banner mesh and mount from the inside. You use DS tape to adhere the to the window and then put edge tape all around for extra staying power.

 

[AnaF]

Sometimes we will print on a banner mesh and mount from the inside. You use DS tape to adhere the to the window and then put edge tape all around for extra staying power.

Thanks for sharing! Seems this is a pretty popular workaround, and an alternative to inside mount perf (where you print on the sticky side). Not sure if this particular client would go for it, but it’s an idea to keep in mind for similar projects in the future