What kind of translucent vinyl for install?

[rlmercer]

One of my good customers is opening a new building very soon and wanted to match something he saw for several of the glass panels in the building. A general cast translucent is still too opaque for what he's looking for. I'm leaning towards the Avery White 60% Diffuser. Any one have any better ideas? See below for picture of what he wants.

Thanks!

 

[John in Cali]

I can't be too sure from the photo, but have you looked at etched or frosted glass vinyl?

 

[rlmercer]

Those sound like good options, but I don't have a lot of experience with those. What brand do you suggest for frosted/etched glass vinyl? And if you wouldn't mind, do you have any installation tips?

 

[John in Cali]

I have mainly used Arlon or 3M, even GMI in a pinch. I suppose if you can find one with a colored backer, that makes weeking easier. If you get the clear back, weed on top of a dark colored surfuce. I used wet application when I first started out, and I don't remember having any problems. These days I would apply it dry.

 

[Salmoneye]

Does the color change? You could print color on clear and make some nice effects also.

 

[Drip Dry]

3m dusted crystal ??
3m has a variety of films for that. Check it out in the Fellers catalog

 

[khalek|designs]

I also recommend the 3M range. Dusted crystal is by far the easiest to apply in my opinion. I think the frosted range comes in 5 different colors too but because it has the frosted particles, it makes it kinda brittle and easy to rip.

Looks great though when applied

 

[Billct2]

There are also transparent vinyls, kinda like window tint