By Melissa Donovan
Media solutions designed for floor graphic application must offer durability, repositionability, and safety—a trifecta of features. The April issue of Digital Output discusses the newest advancements in adhesion technology, which influences the effectiveness of a floor graphic substrate. Vendors from the article share their products here.
ACCO Brands
SEAL Print Shield Floor Guard, available in 54 inches by 150-foot rolls, is a premium pressure-sensitive overlaminating film that features an ultra-aggressive adhesive—ideal for tough-to-stick-to-media such as polyester-based white films. It offers a durable, rich-textured finish that is ideal for creating vibrant, slip- and scuff-resistant floor graphics.
Brand Management Group (BMG)
BMG’s newest and most popular floor graphic products include HP Removable Adhesive Fabric, HP Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric, and HP Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric, 3-in Core (Latex/solvent). These products feature the same water-based, repositionable adhesive that doesn’t harden over time and can be mounted on indoor and outdoor surfaces without leaving a residue. They are ideal for floor graphic applications and are one-step solutions with no need for lamination. They are PVC-free and certified safe and slip-resistant for use on indoor floors by the American National Standards Institute. They are also flame resistant and REACH compliant and can be contour cut and applied without stretching.
Continental Grafix USA, Inc.
NatureWalk’s non-skid face film is a solution for floor graphics or anywhere a textured film is desired. It is a recyclable polyester textile backed with repositionable, removable adhesive. Dimensionally stable and tear resistant, NatureWalk is an ideal environmental choice for a wide variety of applications. The naturally non-skid face film is a great one-step solution for floor graphics or any project where a textured film is desired.
Drytac
SpotOn Floor 200 monomeric PVC film is designed for short-term, indoor non-slip floor graphics without the need for lamination. It boasts several slip ratings and certifications which make it ideal for public spaces. SpotOn Floor 200 is specifically developed for a simple, easy, and tool-free installation. Thanks to a unique dot pattern printed pressure-sensitive polyacrylate adhesive, this film can be applied to multiple flooring surfaces including short pile carpets, floor or ceramic tiles, sealed wood, concrete, waxed vinyl, marble, and terrazzo surfaces. It can also be cleanly and quickly removed within six months of application.
Polar Street FX is a PVC-free, aluminum print media for outdoor floor and wall graphics without the need for lamination. It boasts several slip ratings allowing for slip-resistant floor graphics that can be applied with confidence. Polar Street FX is specifically developed for rough ground or wall surfaces such as brick, concrete, asphalt, or any other low-energy surfaces. Thanks to its uniquely developed adhesive, Polar Street FX is easy to apply, dimensionally stable, and can be applied without heat.
FloorTac delivers attention-grabbing graphics that take floors from drab to fab. The polymeric PVC film for floor graphics has a removable, non-damaging adhesive, making FloorTac ideal for short-term indoor advertising with graphics applied to the floor. When combined with Drytac’s Emerytex laminating films, FloorTac provides a certified slip-resistant finish for the ultimate floor graphics solution. FloorTac polymeric PVC film can be applied to virtually any type of flooring. It provides a non-slip graphics surface to ceramic tiles, sealed wood, concrete, waxed vinyl, marble, or terrazzo.
General Formulations
GF 212 is a 3.4-mil polymeric matte white calendered vinyl coated with a special formulated clear solvent removable adhesive laminated to a 90# layflat liner. This product was specifically designed to adhere to common commercial carpets and allow for easy and clean removability of the graphic. The 90# liner offers excellent product layflat in a variety of ambient conditions along with ease of application of large format graphics. This film is designed to accept a variety of solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks common to wide format digital printing systems.
GF 109 is a 5-mil scratch resistant clear laminate with a textured matte finish. This laminating film is an inexpensive and durable alternative to polycarbonate film. It has a permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive formulated for exceptional clarity. Produced on a 1.5-mil polyester clear liner, the laminate has an extremely smooth adhesive coating. GF 109 can be paired with approved print films to create graphics for tile and carpet. GF 109 is rated for slip resistance based on multiple testing.
Griff Paper and Film
New floor graphic products incorporate cutting-edge features designed for enhanced performance and ease of use. Premium non-slip floor graphics feature an advanced textured layer that provides superior traction.
Another popular offering is the repositionable floor graphic series, which feature ultramodern technology, allowing easy installation and removal without leaving residue or damaging surfaces. This line is particularly well suited for retail environments where promotional graphics need to be updated frequently.
All products emphasize a combination of durability, safety, and ease of use, ensuring that businesses can use them to effectively communicate with their customers while maintaining both aesthetics and functionality.
Infinity Media Company
FloorAppeal offers the widest variety of graphic materials in the industry today, with three levels of adhesion—low tack, high tack, and extra strength. It is also the most durable product as it cannot be torn with hands. We have added additional ingredients to make it anti-scratch and anti-slip in dry or wet conditions. There is no need for lamination, making the process simple—just print, cut, and install.
Jessup Manufacturing
Jessup Manufacturing’s TexWalk and TenaciousTac floor graphics solutions are among its most popular products. TexWalk stands out for its repositionable adhesive, which allows for easy installation and removal on various surfaces, including walls and carpets, without leaving residue.
TenaciousTac is designed for high-tack applications, delivering exceptional adhesion on challenging substrates. When paired with ARMORLam non-slip laminate, these products create a complete solution that meets safety standards and ensures long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
Both products showcase the latest in adhesive, repositionability, bonding, and top coat technology, making them ideal for a range of applications.
Mactac
Designed for indoor or outdoor applications, Mactac’s line of wide format, digital media is your best choice for high-quality, high-impact floor graphics. With application versatility—from convention centers and retail graphics to sports arenas and sidewalks—these printer-friendly floor graphic vinyls produce images that impress. Offering various options in thickness, finish, and adhesive aggressiveness and strengths, Mactac vinyls and films offer the flexibility you need for any floor graphic application you encounter.
Ultraflex Systems, Inc.
AdventureScapes is a 100 percent polyester, anti-microbial, adhesive-backed material with an anti-slip embossment. The product is ideal for wayfinding, floor graphics, and decals in indoor and outdoor applications. AdventureScapes is tear and wrinkle resistant with an excellent anti-slip rating for wet and dry surfaces. The material does not shrink after printing and is engineered with a quick-drying surface that does not require lamination. AdventureScapes is solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex printable. Available in 54-inch widths.
Floorscapes Clear Media is a vinyl floor graphic media that delivers sharp images, precise color, and a durable, clear finish. The product was engineered and designed exclusively to help businesses deliver meaningful messages to audiences everywhere. The incredible image clarity and color precision supports brand consistency and custom graphics. Floorscapes Clear Media is easy to roll out and install and can be reinforced with adhesives for added placement support.
Apr2025, Digital Output
