Boat livery and graphics and vinyl lettering

What are vinyl graphics?

Most signs that you see today are created from vinyl. This can either be printed on or cut out using a computer aided cutter.

Uses

Vinyls can be applied to windows, cars, boats, banners or any reasonably smooth surface.

Graphics will be produced using Polymeric Calendered Vinyl.

This high performance vinyl is recommended for medium term applications ( up to 8 years in normal weather conditions), is dimensionally stable and can be applied to flat or curved surfaces. Shrinkage will be minimal.

The vinyls use a pressure sensitive adhesive. Once pressure is applied with a squeegee or roller over the positioned decal, a chemical process begins in the adhesive which will increase the bond with the substrate.

The final strength bond will be formed after 3 to 5 days, so a little extra care should be taken with any livery and graphics during the first few days following installation.

For boat decals, it is important for you to select a special boat name for your vessel. Custom designed vinyl boat lettering boat names and boat graphics available in a variety of colours and layouts.

You can also add in your custom designed port name and registration number.

Boat signwriting

Canal boats are an area where flamboyant hand painted lettering has remained very popular, reproducing traditional working boat liveries to something completely different for a modern boat, or a compromise somewhere in between.

This craft includes scroll work, pictorials, geometric designs, roses & castles, bow & stern decoration and lining.

Signwriters can qualify as a Waterways Craft Guild accredited Signwriter and Decorative Painter