Canadian full-service large-format printing business Premier Graphics recently used Drytac Polar Premium Air self-adhesive vinyl combined with Interlam Pro Emerytex laminate to produce a series of colourful wall graphics to help transform the look of stairwells inside a high-rise commercial tower.

The building in question, 601 West Hastings, reaches up 26 stories into the British Columbia sky. Premier Graphics were handed the task of bringing a fresh feel to the otherwise-dull stairwells that people use to travel up and down the tower.

Each floor of the stairwell was to feature a printed image of a different scene from the local outdoor area, along with a famous, inspirational quote, adding a completely different feel to the previously grey and uninspiring walls.

The first major challenge Premier Graphics faced was that the surfaces were a mixture of drywall and concrete, while the sheer size of the project, which covered an area of more than 1,600sq ft, meant the company had to select a reliable and high-quality material. In addition, the materials had to comply with strict Canadian Fire Ratings.

As a long-term user of Drytac materials, Premier Graphics had no hesitation in once again turning to Drytac for help. This time opting for Drytac Polar Premium Air self-adhesive vinyl combined with Interlam Pro Emerytex laminate, purchased through Drytac dealer ND Graphics. The vinyl has a unique permanent adhesive with bubble-free application technology, making the wall graphics extremely easy to install.

The building in question, 601 West Hastings, reaches up 26 stories into the British Columbia sky. Premier Graphics were handed the task of bringing a fresh feel to the otherwise-dull stairwells that people use to travel up and down the tower.

Each floor of the stairwell was to feature a printed image of a different scene from the local outdoor area, along with a famous, inspirational quote, adding a completely different feel to the previously grey and uninspiring walls.

The first major challenge Premier Graphics faced was that the surfaces were a mixture of drywall and concrete, while the sheer size of the project, which covered an area of more than 1,600sq ft, meant the company had to select a reliable and high-quality material. In addition, the materials had to comply with strict Canadian Fire Ratings.

As a long-term user of Drytac materials, Premier Graphics had no hesitation in once again turning to Drytac for help. This time opting for Drytac Polar Premium Air self-adhesive vinyl combined with Interlam Pro Emerytex laminate, purchased through Drytac dealer ND Graphics. The vinyl has a unique permanent adhesive with bubble-free application technology, making the wall graphics extremely easy to install.

 

About Drytac®

Drytac® is an international manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, including graphic films, window films, double-sided tapes, self-adhesive print media, label stock, industrial adhesives, and heat-activated and pressure-sensitive laminates and mounting adhesives. The company also creates unique customized adhesive products to customer specifications.

Drytac operates in the following areas: Laminating Films & Mounting Adhesives; Window, Wall & Floor Graphic Media; Product Development Services; Custom and Pattern Coating; High-Performance Tapes; Industrial Adhesives; and Durable Labels.

Its products include ReTac® Textures, Polar® Chrome, Protac™ Anti-Scratch Gloss, ViziPrint® Illuminate and ViziPrint® Deco SR, winners in the SGIA 2019 Product of the Year competition; Protac AMP, Polar Street FX and SpotOn SynTac, winners in the 2020 PRINTING United Product of the Year awards; Polar Street FX, winner in Image Reports Magazine's Angel Awards 2020; and Polar Blockout and Polar Premium Air, winners in the 2021 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Product Awards.

For further information, please visit www.drytac.com.