Floor graphic can be an effective form of advertising or used in homes and commercial spaces. They can transform a space with unique designs and 3D illusions. In years past, floors were not considered an optimal place for advertising because print media could not stand up to the heavy wear of foot traffic. Thanks to advances in print media there is now a variety of floor graphic vinyl and other substrates designed specifically for floor surfaces including concrete, asphalt, wood, title, and carpet. See examples of how floor graphics can be used below:
Floor Graphics
Digital Printing on Rough Surfaces
Getting ink to adhere to rough surfaces is often challenging, creating a less than ideal finished print. Rough surfaces such as rigid plastics and textured vinyl can create a strong visual statement, especially if printed properly.
Today’s UV technology offers vibrant full-color printing on rough and unique surfaces such as plastic, glass, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, and more.
No UV printer? See what you can do with “rough wraps”
UV printing quality continues to improve with advancements in technology. In addition to the UV printer itself, there are several surface treatments and pre-printing preparation techniques that can be done to improve overall results.
The following article explores various techniques for Getting Great Results on Rigid Plastics.