Renovations Using Wall Vinyl In today’s society, people are looking to customize their lives more and more. Products need to be affordable, adaptable and reliable to fit in with our busy lives and expectations. That’s where wall vinyl shines. Whether you’re looking to customize your business space or your home, wall vinyl and graphics is a great solution to add creativity to the space. Many businesses are already using adhesive-backed vinyl as both exciting and classy wall décor. What Are My Options? First, vinyl wall coverings can vary in the amount of time they are meant to stay on the wall. You can leave graphics up for a weekend event, or you can look for a semi-permanent option that can last 5 years or more. Second, these types of wall graphics can come in many types of textures and finishes. If you are applying this in something like a preschool, you can add a laminate covering that stands up against little hands and washable markers. If you own a hotel, you can print a theme with a canvas or stone finish to add a touch of class to the lobby logo. Even homeowners are using this type of material as cost-efficient, classy wallpaper alternatives. All of these options are printable and customizable, so you can put your business brand anywhere within the business. Preparing A Surface for Wall Vinyl One of the most important things to remember before getting wall vinyl installed is preparing the wall it will be going on. If you paint the wall prior to applying the vinyl (which isn’t necessary – you can apply this straight to wood if needed), you MUST wait at least 30 days to allow the paint to off-gas. If you apply any sooner than that, you will void the warranty of the vinyl product. It’s also important to use quality materials in your wall graphics, unless you only need wall graphics for a weekend. With higher quality materials, you get more options and more reliability in your products. If a sign company uses cheap material, biggest concern is the adhesive. The cheaper material adhesive could fail and start to fall before expected, or even worse, it could adhere stronger than expected and damage the wall. Cheap vinyl can also bleed or fade faster depending on where it has been placed, and how much sunlight hits it. Why Choose SignSmiths of Texas for your Vinyl Wall Graphics At SignSmiths of Texas, we use quality materials and take the time to educate the customer so they can get the most out of their investment. We test the vinyl on the wall prior to full application, so that we waste as little time and material as possible. We also have high quality graphic designers that can achieve exactly the look you are looking for. We proudly serve the Dallas, Texas area and stand behind our work. Visit our website at www.signsmithsoftx.com to see all of the other types of signs, vinyl products and wraps we can do!