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5 wonderful ideas to surprise with PVC photos

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Do you think that printing a large format photo is too expensive? Do you need a large image but are you worried that it will be too heavy and difficult to attach it to the wall? If you have these doubts, it's because you don't know yet about the advantages of PVC photo printing

Printing photos on PVC.

What is PVC and what are its advantages?

This is an ultra lightweight support, made from a very resistant plastic material, since it is expanded PVC, specially prepared for printing.

It was patented more than 30 years ago and since its inception was positioned as an ideal material for the production of posters, signs and models Thanks to its ease of handling and cutting, as well as its quality of reproduction.

Advantages of PVC

Its resistance is very high, as it maintains its shape and color stability even in humid environments. It is scratch-proof, and despite its lightness it is solid and firm, making it suitable for light assemblies and temporary displays.

It has a very high strength.

As if these advantages were not enough, it is also an financial material, which allows to make large format pieces at very affordable prices.

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It is printed directly on the substrate with UV inks. which resists exposure to sunlight, and has a matte appearance finish, which avoids the reflections characteristic of glossy surfaces.

You can hang it easily on the wall, even on irregular or difficult finishes, such as mosaics.

“Lightweight, hassle-free material”

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It doesn't need very complicated fastening systems, because thanks to its lightweight you could simply fasten it with adhesive tape, depending, of course, on the size of the print.

And if you want to suspend it from the ceiling, you won't have to worry about the photo bending or sagging, because  it's a rigid support that retains its shape very well.

Photo printing on PVC for commercial use

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If you have a commercial business and you want to stand out from your competition, or you are attending a trade show and you need a light and high quality material to show your product in all its splendor, PVC photo printing may be what you need.

Printing on PVC may be what you need.

thanks to the system of digital printing, which dispenses with plates and photolithographs, and to the low material cost, you can make small runs of outdoor or indoor advertisements, materials for the point of sale or displays.

“Perfect for large prints”

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Also, if you need a big print For a high quality, high definition false wall or backing. Este backing is the indicated one.

With it you can create pendants that suspend from the ceiling to the floor, attached with nylon threads.

for displaying your product photos in a very eye-catching way. Likewise these panels will allow you to create divisions. To direct the traffic inside your store or commercial stand. And signpost the different spaces.

With regard to its lifespan, we have very good news for you, because it can last up to three years if used outdoors. And much longer if you keep it in indoor spaces.

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Picture printing on PVC for home decoration

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But the PVC photoprinting is not only suitable for professional use. But you can also take advantage of it for your private projects.

For example, now that December is approaching, have you thought about making a backdrop decoration for your nativity scene, which is easy to store and gives a special touch to your Christmas decoration?

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You can print images of landscapes of the area.

And forget about complex setups with houses and other corporeal elements, which They are very bulky.

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Simply place the figures on a table and create a flat scenery, hanging the PVC photos on the back wall.<nbsp;And a couple of prints leaning on the table, to delimit the area.

Other uses of PVC

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You can also use it to decorate a party children and place pictures of their favorite characters 

on the walls.

If you print large panels, you can make a nice set-up for the cake table, placing the figures as a background. You can then reuse those images to live up the little ones' room.

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And not only on the walls, as it is a resistant material and easy to clean. You can place it on the floor, as a kind of carpet where your children can play.

Encourage them with a street or race track design, so they can use their toy cars. Or create a custom Twister board or a mini soccer field for the backyard.

Create a custom Twister board or mini soccer field for the backyard.

“Versatile, multi-faceted product”

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This support is very versatile so dare to give free rein to your imagination and create all kinds of decorative or utilitarian elements that print a unique character on your spaces.

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If you are afraid of big projects, you can start by printing pictures with the children's drawings.Transforming their creations into authentic works of art. That deserves to be displayed on the walls of the home.

You can make up kitchen wall hangings with pictures of ingredients. 

Reproduction of vintage advertising posters. Or why not, a traditional version of Campbell's soup cans with a local product. They will certainly get the attention of everyone who enters your kitchen.

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Because of their affordable cost, PVC photos are perfect for creating innovative and very original decorative elements.Without breaking the family budget.

Some considerations before printing photos on PVC

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For all your projects to come to fruition and achieve theexpected results, it is necessary that you take into account some technical aspects before printing your photos on PVC.

image resolution

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First of all you must pay attention to the resolution of the images, because as these are large format prints, they have to be of high quality.

They must be of high quality.

The photos must have a minimum resolution of 150 dpi (dots per inch) at 100% of the final print size.

Pictures must have a minimum resolution of 150 dpi (dots per inch) at 100% of the final print size.

Chromatic range for your photos on PVC

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On the other hand, make sure that you convert them to CMYK color mode. Usually computers and cameras work with the RGB format.

Please be sure to convert them to the RGB format.

While the first system considers as primary colors cyan, magenta, yellow and black. RGB mode use red, green and blue.

This may generate some variations in the hues

 or intensity of the colors we see on screen.

As opposed to those that will be printed, because of the conversion that the printing equipment is forced to perform. That's why it is preferable to adjust them previously, with the parameters of the printer.

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But if you don't want to complicate your life because you don't have any of those software installed, you can always look for free online options, like the ones you'll find in rgb2cmyk.org

Always add a small margin

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That's it avoid image loss in printing, it is advisable to leave approximately 0.5 cm bleed on each side. That is, add a small extra margin to avoid cutting off any detail of the photograph.

to save your files in .tiff format, so that there is no loss of information and you preserve all the quality of the photo.

Available formats

In snappybook you can make PVC photo prints in a wide variety of sizes. In portrait format, sizes 37 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm and 150 x 200 cm are available.

But if you prefer a square image you can print in 50 x 50 cm. 70 x 70 cm and 100 x 100 cm.

You must also select the thickness of the support, according to the rigidity you need. There is a 5mm PVC and a 10mm PVC suitable for large images that require greater firmness.

“Enhance your PVC photo frames with metal hangers”

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And although we have already said that the material is very light and can be fixed to the wall even with strong tape.

If you want more security you can use the metal hangers or the frames, to give more enhancement to your paintings.

If you opt for the self adhesive hangers, you must first clean the surface with alcohol, to remove any dust or grease, and wait for it to evaporate.

Then attach the hanger, applying pressure during the gluing process, and allow it to dry for 24 hours before installing it on the wall.

When you are ready to install the hanger on the wall,

Place the hanger on the wall.

Hanger types

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HThere are three sizes of metal hangers, which are adapted to the total weight of the print. Thus, the 5 x 5 hanger with stands up to 1.5 kg in weight.

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While the 10 x 10 cm supports up to 6 kg and the 10 x 20 cm has a resistance of up to 12 kg.

With the frames you will not only have a good support but you can also generate a suspension effect. Since they separate the picture from the wall.

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The ones made of wood are 2 cm thick, while themetal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The metal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The latter also function as a rail and can be used to hang your pictures from the ceiling.

In both cases an overhang of 10 cm will be left to create the effect that the picture is separated from the wall and give it a greater prominence.

All design and photo editing programs allow you to do this conversion. For example, in Photoshop you can do it by accessing the menu Image/Mode/CMYK Color.

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But if you don't want to complicate your life because you don't have any of those software installed, you can always look for free online options, like the ones you'll find in rgb2cmyk.org

Always add a small margin

.

That's it avoid image loss in printing, it is advisable to leave approximately 0.5 cm bleed on each side. That is, add a small extra margin to avoid cutting off any detail of the photograph.

to save your files in .tiff format, so that there is no loss of information and you preserve all the quality of the photo.

Available formats

In snappybook you can make PVC photo prints in a wide variety of sizes. In portrait format, sizes 37 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm and 150 x 200 cm are available.

But if you prefer a square image you can print in 50 x 50 cm. 70 x 70 cm and 100 x 100 cm.

You must also select the thickness of the support, according to the rigidity you need. There is a 5mm PVC and a 10mm PVC suitable for large images that require greater firmness.

“Enhance your PVC photo frames with metal hangers”

.

And although we have already said that the material is very light and can be fixed to the wall even with strong tape.

If you want more security you can use the metal hangers or the frames, to give more enhancement to your paintings.

If you opt for the self adhesive hangers, you must first clean the surface with alcohol, to remove any dust or grease, and wait for it to evaporate.

Then attach the hanger, applying pressure during the gluing process, and allow it to dry for 24 hours before installing it on the wall.

When you are ready to install the hanger on the wall,

Place the hanger on the wall.

Hanger types

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HThere are three sizes of metal hangers, which are adapted to the total weight of the print. Thus, the 5 x 5 hanger with stands up to 1.5 kg in weight.

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While the 10 x 10 cm supports up to 6 kg and the 10 x 20 cm has a resistance of up to 12 kg.

With the frames you will not only have a good support but you can also generate a suspension effect. Since they separate the picture from the wall.

<p

The ones made of wood are 2 cm thick, while themetal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The metal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The latter also function as a rail and can be used to hang your pictures from the ceiling.

In both cases an overhang of 10 cm will be left to create the effect that the picture is separated from the wall and give it a greater prominence.

All design and photo editing programs allow you to do this conversion. For example, in Photoshop you can do it by accessing the menu Image/Mode/CMYK Color.

<p

But if you don't want to complicate your life because you don't have any of those software installed, you can always look for free online options, like the ones you'll find in rgb2cmyk.org

Always add a small margin

.

That's it avoid image loss in printing, it is advisable to leave approximately 0.5 cm bleed on each side. That is, add a small extra margin to avoid cutting off any detail of the photograph.

to save your files in .tiff format, so that there is no loss of information and you preserve all the quality of the photo.

Available formats

In snappybook you can make PVC photo prints in a wide variety of sizes. In portrait format, sizes 37 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm and 150 x 200 cm are available.

But if you prefer a square image you can print in 50 x 50 cm. 70 x 70 cm and 100 x 100 cm.

You must also select the thickness of the support, according to the rigidity you need. There is a 5mm PVC and a 10mm PVC suitable for large images that require greater firmness.

“Enhance your PVC photo frames with metal hangers”

.

And although we have already said that the material is very light and can be fixed to the wall even with strong tape.

If you want more security you can use the metal hangers or the frames, to give more enhancement to your paintings.

If you opt for the self adhesive hangers, you must first clean the surface with alcohol, to remove any dust or grease, and wait for it to evaporate.

Then attach the hanger, applying pressure during the gluing process, and allow it to dry for 24 hours before installing it on the wall.

When you are ready to install the hanger on the wall,

Place the hanger on the wall.

Hanger types

.

HThere are three sizes of metal hangers, which are adapted to the total weight of the print. Thus, the 5 x 5 hanger with stands up to 1.5 kg in weight.

H.

While the 10 x 10 cm supports up to 6 kg and the 10 x 20 cm has a resistance of up to 12 kg.

With the frames you will not only have a good support but you can also generate a suspension effect. Since they separate the picture from the wall.

<p

The ones made of wood are 2 cm thick, while themetal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The metal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The latter also function as a rail and can be used to hang your pictures from the ceiling.

In both cases an overhang of 10 cm will be left to create the effect that the picture is separated from the wall and give it a greater prominence.

All design and photo editing programs allow you to do this conversion. For example, in Photoshop you can do it by accessing the menu Image/Mode/CMYK Color.

<p

But if you don't want to complicate your life because you don't have any of those software installed, you can always look for free online options, like the ones you'll find in rgb2cmyk.org

Always add a small margin

.

That's it avoid image loss in printing, it is advisable to leave approximately 0.5 cm bleed on each side. That is, add a small extra margin to avoid cutting off any detail of the photograph.

to save your files in .tiff format, so that there is no loss of information and you preserve all the quality of the photo.

Available formats

In snappybook you can make PVC photo prints in a wide variety of sizes. In portrait format, sizes 37 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm and 150 x 200 cm are available.

But if you prefer a square image you can print in 50 x 50 cm. 70 x 70 cm and 100 x 100 cm.

You must also select the thickness of the support, according to the rigidity you need. There is a 5mm PVC and a 10mm PVC suitable for large images that require greater firmness.

“Enhance your PVC photo frames with metal hangers”

.

And although we have already said that the material is very light and can be fixed to the wall even with strong tape.

If you want more security you can use the metal hangers or the frames, to give more enhancement to your paintings.

If you opt for the self adhesive hangers, you must first clean the surface with alcohol, to remove any dust or grease, and wait for it to evaporate.

Then attach the hanger, applying pressure during the gluing process, and allow it to dry for 24 hours before installing it on the wall.

When you are ready to install the hanger on the wall,

Place the hanger on the wall.

Hanger types

.

HThere are three sizes of metal hangers, which are adapted to the total weight of the print. Thus, the 5 x 5 hanger with stands up to 1.5 kg in weight.

H.

While the 10 x 10 cm supports up to 6 kg and the 10 x 20 cm has a resistance of up to 12 kg.

With the frames you will not only have a good support but you can also generate a suspension effect. Since they separate the picture from the wall.

<p

The ones made of wood are 2 cm thick, while themetal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The metal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The latter also function as a rail and can be used to hang your pictures from the ceiling.

In both cases an overhang of 10 cm will be left to create the effect that the picture is separated from the wall and give it a greater prominence.

All design and photo editing programs allow you to do this conversion. For example, in Photoshop you can do it by accessing the menu Image/Mode/CMYK Color.

<p

But if you don't want to complicate your life because you don't have any of those software installed, you can always look for free online options, like the ones you'll find in rgb2cmyk.org

Always add a small margin

.

That's it avoid image loss in printing, it is advisable to leave approximately 0.5 cm bleed on each side. That is, add a small extra margin to avoid cutting off any detail of the photograph.

to save your files in .tiff format, so that there is no loss of information and you preserve all the quality of the photo.

Available formats

In snappybook you can make PVC photo prints in a wide variety of sizes. In portrait format, sizes 37 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm, 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm and 150 x 200 cm are available.

But if you prefer a square image you can print in 50 x 50 cm. 70 x 70 cm and 100 x 100 cm.

You must also select the thickness of the support, according to the rigidity you need. There is a 5mm PVC and a 10mm PVC suitable for large images that require greater firmness.

“Enhance your PVC photo frames with metal hangers”

.

And although we have already said that the material is very light and can be fixed to the wall even with strong tape.

If you want more security you can use the metal hangers or the frames, to give more enhancement to your paintings.

If you opt for the self adhesive hangers, you must first clean the surface with alcohol, to remove any dust or grease, and wait for it to evaporate.

Then attach the hanger, applying pressure during the gluing process, and allow it to dry for 24 hours before installing it on the wall.

When you are ready to install the hanger on the wall,

Place the hanger on the wall.

Hanger types

.

HThere are three sizes of metal hangers, which are adapted to the total weight of the print. Thus, the 5 x 5 hanger with stands up to 1.5 kg in weight.

H.

While the 10 x 10 cm supports up to 6 kg and the 10 x 20 cm has a resistance of up to 12 kg.

With the frames you will not only have a good support but you can also generate a suspension effect. Since they separate the picture from the wall.

<p

The ones made of wood are 2 cm thick, while themetal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The metal ones leave a free space of 1.5 cm.

The latter also function as a rail and can be used to hang your pictures from the ceiling.

In both cases an overhang of 10 cm will be left to create the effect that the picture is separated from the wall and give it a greater prominence.

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