Dry Erase Poster Boards

Many Use Cases, Perfect for home, office and education, Any Flat Surface, Pressure sensitive adhesive backed vinyl

Dry Erase Adhesive Vinyl Printing

The vinyl, having the potential of being used as a dry erase surface, allows for long term use of the material and it could be used again and again.It would work well in a kids room to write out cute or inspirational messages each morning. Our self adhesive vinyl printing can be used to showcase a new product or discounts on your windows. They can be used in family friendly restaurants so that the kids have something they can enjoy writing on but it is also easy for you to simply wipe it off and start over.

Custom Sizes Dry Erase Vinyl Printing

This removable grey backed adhesive vinyl has an advanced air release liner to make installation without bubbles quicker and easier. Available with a gloss or matte finish, it can be used indoors or out for installation on flat surfaces or limited curves making it excellent for custom vinyl decals and bumper stickers, equipment labels, general signage, wall murals and for short term use as trailer graphics. With an appropriate laminate, it can also be used for countertop graphics and dry erase boards. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, stainless steel, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60". 

Longevity of 2-3 years outdoors unlaminated, or up to 5 years with a cast vinyl laminate, up to 20 years indoors.

Favorite Features

The air release feature makes it easier to install without bubbels. The removable adhesive allows the graphics to come off cleanly from most surfaces. 

Drawbacks

This is a calendared vinyl, so it has limited conformability and should only be used on flat surfaces or minimal curves. It's vinyl so it's not eco-friendly.

Best Applications

Great for general signs that need to be removable, such as wall graphics, elevator door wraps, and POP displays. Also good for up to one year as vehicle graphics on flat surfaces such as box vans or trailers.

These instructions are provided for our customers that want to install their own adhesive vinyl sign graphics. Tools you will need: Scissors, Xacto knife or razor blade, soft squeegee or paper to protect the image (hard squeegee will damage the print), and masking tape.

General Notes

• If applying a vinyl graphic that is not laminated, use a soft squeegee or protect the image with paper during installation to prevent damage to the printed image.
• Apply vinyl in the shade (no direct sunlight).
• The ideal temperature would be between 46-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wind or wind gusts will cause problems.

Surface Preparation

• All surfaces should be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to installation. Clean the area where the graphics are to be applied with a household, non-ammonia based cleaner. We recommend an alcohol based cleaner such as denatured alcohol or equivalent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Air and surface temperatures must be above 46 degrees

Applying the Adhesive Vinyl

• Position your graphic in the desired location and tack into place on each end with small pieces of masking tape.
• Peel back about 2” of the release liner away from the top edge on the adhesive side of your graphic.
• Cut that section of the release liner off and discard.
• Squeegee down the exposed edge of the graphic starting from the center and working towards the edges. Let the squeegee cause the contact with the mounting surface and brush from the center outward using overlapping 45 degree angled strokes.
• Flip the graphic up, or have an assistant hold it up and start to peel back the remaining release liner.
• Pull back a few inches of the release liner at a time and squeegee the graphic into place using the same technique as above.
• If you get an air bubble, you can either lift the decal enough to release the air, or if the bubbles are not too large, you can pop them with a pin and squeegee the bubble toward the pin hole to squeeze out the air.
• Once the entire decal is applied, squeegee the entire decal once more to ensure a firm bond with the surface.

Care and Maintenance

Vehicle graphics that are located in industrialized, heavily polluted or low lying areas are prone to damage from the “fallout” phenomenon. Vehicle graphic owners in these areas should frequently rinse the graphics with a mild soap-and-water mixture.

The following practices will help maintain the life and quality of the vinyl film:

• Wash applied vinyl graphics with a blend of clean water and a mild car wash, detergent (ie: Dawn®, Joy®, or Ivory®).
• Test any cleaning solution on a small section of the vinyl graphic before using.
• Always read the warning labels on car care products for proper safety instructions.
• Once you’ve washed the vehicle with the soapy water blend, rinse it with clean water.
• Either let the vehicle air dry or use a microfiber cloth.
• Once dry, for added protection, you can apply a silicone or Teflon-based polish designed for vinyl graphics.
• When normal cleaning procedures don’t work to remove difficult debris from your applied vehicle graphics, try spot cleaning the area with a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol. If necessary, moisten a rag with a citrus-based cleaner and naphtha and wipe down the problem areas. Immediately rinse the area with a blend of water and soap.

Things To Avoid

Indications of vinyl failure can include loss of gloss level, fading, embrittling, cracking, chipping, or peeling around graphic edges. The following practices will result in deterioration of the vinyl film:

• Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the vinyl for extended periods of time. Clean all spills as soon as possible.
• Do not use automated car washes, truck washes using caustic cleaners, or pressure washers to clean your vehicle.
• Do not apply carnauba-based wax over vinyl graphics.
• Do not use mechanical brush washing.

Pressure washing should only be used when no other cleaning methods are available. Keep the following in mind while performing this type of cleaning:

• Repeated pressure washing can cause the vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle, especially if the spray is at a sharp angle to the vinyl edge.
• Over time, repeated pressure washing can degrade the face film, causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.

To prolong the life of the applied vehicle graphic when choosing to pressure wash, consider the following (based on vertical application):

• Water Temperature: 67°F-77°F
• Spray nozzle opening: 40° wide pattern.
• Spray angle: 45°
• Angle of graphic: 90° (vertical)
• Distance from graphic: 15”
• Water pressure: ≤800 PSI
• Length of time: 30 sec. Aim the spray pattern at a 45 degree angle or more to the vinyl graphic as possible. Aiming at a sharp angle could cause the edge of the graphic to lift. Under no circumstances should a turbo pressure nozzle be used when pressure washing applied vehicle graphics.