Printed walls need protection too
Digital wallpaper has made it easy to cover a wall in a photograph, a brand graphic or a bespoke pattern. Once it is up, though, it faces knocks, scuffs, fingerprints and cleaning, particularly in shops, offices, hotels and children’s rooms. A liquid laminate adds a protective layer that helps the print stand up to everyday wear without changing the feel of the wall too much.
ClearShield 20° Satin LL
Within the ClearShield range, 20° Satin LL is the variant for wallpaper. It shares the ClearShield properties: UV inhibitors, non-yellowing, exterior durable and flexible. The satin finish gives a soft sheen that suits interior décor, avoiding the strong reflections a high gloss can create under room lighting.
Pluss is the exclusive UK and mainland Europe distributor of the Marabu liquid laminate range (ClearStar), so you can get advice and supply from one place.
Made for Phototex
Phototex is the paste-free digital wallpaper from Landor, featured on The Gadget Show. It goes up without paste, which makes it popular for quick installations and temporary displays. Coating Phototex or other printed wallpaper with liquid laminate gives it an extra layer of protection for busier spaces.
Benefits of liquid lamination for wall coverings
- Apply by hand or roller; machines are only needed for heavy use.
- Flexible, so it will not crack as the wallpaper is handled and hung.
- Resistant to abrasion, water and chemicals.
- Non-yellowing, with UV inhibitors.
- Less waste than film lamination, with no laminator width to worry about.
Where it is used
- Retail interiors and feature walls that need to stay fresh between refits. See retail and PoS.
- Offices and reception areas with branded graphics, often designed by design studios.
- Exhibitions and museums where walls are touched by visitors. See exhibitions and museums.
- Schools and public buildings, including work for schools and local authorities.
- Homes, for photographic murals and bespoke designs.
Applying it well
As general good practice, let the print dry fully before coating, work in a clean, dust-free space, and apply thin, even coats with a suitable roller. Always test on an offcut of the same media and ink first. Whether you coat before hanging or after depends on the job; our guide to applying liquid laminate and the liquid lamination handbook above explain the options.
Printing the wallpaper yourself? See our guide to wide format media and the digital media range.
Related products
For canvas work, see liquid laminate for canvas. For outdoor graphics, see vehicle wraps and banners. All applications are listed on the liquid lamination applications page, and the full range is on the liquid lamination overview.
Talk to us
For current pricing, sizes and availability, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.