How To Fit Your Floor Graphics in 7 Easy Steps

Floor graphics are easy to lay and will give you months of great service, providing you take the time to prepare your floor beforehand.

Here are some simple tips to ensure you get the best results from your application:

1. For a perfect finish, your floor must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased before fitting your graphics. Floor detergent is fine for this purpose, or you may use a solvent-based cleaner that is free from silicone or oil additives. For the degreasing, use white spirit or Isopropyl alcohol. Use a plain lint-free cloth for polishing up the floor surface.

2. Turn the graphic face down and place on a flat surface. Starting with the top edge, peel back 30mm of film or backing paper, crease it and return to the original position. Do not touch the adhesive with your hands.

3. Move the graphic to the starting position and fix the top edge with 2” masking tape – half on the floor and half on your graphic. Check the alignment and when satisfied, lift your graphic and ease away 30mm of the backing. In stages, peel away the remaining backing 100mm (6”) at a time. Use a flat squeegee blade to wipe downwards and outwards until the graphic is securely in place. When removing the masking tape, gently ease it across the film at an angle rather than at 90 degrees.

4. Prick any ‘bubbles’ using a needle or scalpel, then wipe down.

5. Most adhesives form a stronger bond when warm. The recommended temperature range for fitting is 15C-25C. If working in colder conditions, bonding can be aided by the gentle use of a hot air gun on the film as it is being applied.

6. Avoid walking on, cleaning, or otherwise disturbing your newly-applied graphics for 48 hours afterward.

7. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents on your graphics. Graphics are designed to be removed up to one year later without leaving any residue.

Floor graphics are perfect for most types of floor, but are not recommended for the following:

Irregular floor surfaces
Textile carpets and mats
Waxy, rough or porous ceramic tiles or wooden floors
Rubber matting
Soft PVC matting
Marble floors – discolouration may result

Now you know how easy it is to lay eye-catching floor graphics, consider using them for your next instore or outdoors promotion. With floor graphics it’s easy to create dynamic visual advertising your customers will respond to.