| Problems with Other Indoor Floor Graphic Materials | Problems Solved with EZGrip Graphics |
Material | Two-part structure consisting of base film + overlaminate or flimsy textured films. | Single material that has a print receptive, slip-resistant surface with PSA. Meets ASTM slip resistant standards. |
Preparation | When sheeting the vinyl film + overlaminate, the materials can take up to 24 hours to relax and stabilize to atmospheric moisture. | Sheeted, flat and will not shrink.
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Production | Must wait for inks to cure / dry prior to lamination while taking up space. Lamination involves additional production time and risk of wrinkling requiring reprint. Not as easy or efficient to print with high capacity UV flatbed printers. Two-part process. | No waiting, print direct to the surface. |
Image Quality | Textured overlaminates can reduce resolution, image quality and cause muted colors. | Non-obstructed, crisp surface print. |
Installation & Removal | Challenging to apply smoothly without wrinkles and/or air bubbles. Experienced installers recommended to apply and remove typically with heat gun. | End users can install and remove with ease. |
Durability | Vinyl easily tears, stretches, and disfigures. Sustains damage by pedestrian traffic, shopping carts, stocking carts and floor cleaning equipment. | 15 mil, semi-rigid material is ultra tough; resists tears, punctures and stretching. |
Summary | Problems = time consuming and more labor to produce, difficult to apply & remove, inconsistent qualities, varying degree of adhesives, inferior slip resistance, and fragile. | Benefits = time savings realized with production & installation, unmatched durability, and overall cost savings & value. |