TECHNICAL
INFO, TIPS, QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS
Photo Tex is dedicated to providing an excellent product experience and superior customer support. Learn all the features and functionality of Photo Tex with informative and easy-to-understand user guides.
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH VERSION I HAVE?
Box Identification Chart
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Photo Tex Original & Opaque Versions
PRINTING & SURFACES
Info on Different Inks & Surface Applications
INSTALL SUGGESTIONS
The Best Way to Install Our Material
FIRE RATING
Meets ASTM E84 Class A or 1
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Lead & Phthalates
PHOTO TEX GROUP TERMS & CONDITIONS
Product Suggestions
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- Do not use the Opaque versions on glass, metal and vinyl – please use the original versions.
- Do not cut the overlap when using UV inks and “Opaque” Photo Tex as you may see a white line from the cutting. Opaque is a block-out intended to not have to overlap mid-cut and butt the overlap.
- Do not use rubbing Alcohol to clean walls when using Opaque as there is a chance it can react to the opaque coating (bubble) – just use warm damp rag to clear dust.
- Use a plastic or cloth squeegee when installing the Opaque versions as hands may leave bubbles, especially on texture surfaces.
- Always allow 30 days on a freshly painted wall before installing (paint out-gasses).
- Avoid bubbles/tunnels by making sure that newly painted surface had 30-days to dry, do not clean wall with any solutions, make sure the Latex printers heat settings are not above 205 degrees (some profiles are set at 220 and we like between 190-205 Fahrenheit. )
INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER & PRECAUTION: Due to all the variables of the wall surface and recently the (NEW) paints, along with choosing the correct PHOTO TEX versions. Our products should not be installed within a distance in which infant/children sleep and/or occupy without continuous adult supervision.
FAQs & TIPS
LIQUID LAMINATE PHOTO TEX?
Always liquid laminate Photo Tex with the liner/backer still on the material. If already installed then do not liquid laminate to the edges while on the wall as the liquid can seep around the edges and on the adhesive.
Some thin 1.5-2.0 mil Cold Laminate may work fine, but we recommend liquid laminating or clear coating.
CAN I PAINT OR USE MAGIC MARKERS ON PHOTO TEX?
CAN I KISS-CUT OR CONTOUR CUT PHOTO TEX?
HOW TO TELL AQUEOUS OR SOLVENT VERSIONS ONCE IT IS OUT OF THE BOX?
CAN I BUY DIRECT?
CAN I ORDER CUSTOM SIZES?
DOES PHOTO TEX COME IN SHEETS?
WHAT TRANSFER TAPE CAN WE USE?
WHAT ARE THE CORE SIZES?
SHOULD I WAIT TO INSTALL AFTER NEWLY PAINTED WALL?
DO YOU HAVE A CERTIFIED INSTALLER?
All of the descriptive information and recommendations for the use of Photo Tex products should be used only as a guide.
Furnishing such information and recommendations shall in no event constitute a warranty of any kind by Photo Tex Group Inc.
All purchasers of Photo Tex products shall independently determine the suitability of the material for the purpose for which it is purchased. Seller’s and manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective. Neither the seller nor manufacturer shall be liable either in tort or in contract for any loss or damage, direct, incidental or consequential (including loss of profits or revenue) arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product.
No statement or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force or effect unless in agreement signed by officers of seller and manufacturer.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
We stock over 29 different versions and sizes from our 20,000 square foot warehouse in Youngstown, Ohio. At Photo Tex, we strive to ensure you get the solutions you need in a timely manner. We ship same day on orders placed before 2:00 PM ET.
Many of our dealers/distributors stock Photo Tex locally, so please contact walterjr@phototexgroup.com for a dealer near you.