Perforated Vinyl Lamination Recommendations

[ProntoPrinter]

I'm looking to get suggestions on laminations for perforated vinyl. Looking for a good combination of see-through clarity and ease of installation. Thanks in advance for any suggestions given!

 

[ozpall]

why you laminating perf if you don't mind me asking.

 

[ProntoPrinter]

To extend the life of the vinyl. We install it with and without. We have several installs out there with lamination and they look great. I just like to know what other people are using because I don’t know everything about everything

 

[ikarasu]

Any optically clear works. We use 3M 8518... its a bit expensive, but if you dont use optically clear then you wont be able to see through it.

We've had some laminated perf up for 8 years and it still looks good. While window perf may be considered temporary... With edge tape and laminate, it can last just as long as vinyl.

 

[MarkSnelling]

I've got an optically clear cast and calendared option. The cast 54"x164' rolls sell for $631.43 and the calendared option is only $336.00. The calendared is a monomeric film so it is rated for 3 years facing south outdoors. Longer for east and north facing windows.

 

[ozpall]

To extend the life of the vinyl. We install it with and without. We have several installs out there with lamination and they look great. I just like to know what other people are using because I don’t know everything about everything

i installed perf graphics for a shop 19 years ago and they still up. falling apart but 80% of the graphic still visible. also the windows are pretty big, prob 10-12' high