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
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