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How can I protect the ink on my print from abrasion? Print
Wallcoverings printed with Eco solvent, mild solvent and Latex inks can be sensitive to abrasion. Ink that is not sufficiently cured can be particularly susceptible to abrasion issues. To help minimize abrasions during installation, eco-solvent prints should cure at least 48 hours up to 96 hours before installation. Heavily saturated images should receive longer cure times. Mild solvent prints should cure at least 24 hours up to about 48 hours before installation. As with eco-solvent, longer times should be allowed depending on the overall saturation of the image. In the case where wall coverings will be exposed to heavy traffic or other conditions where abrasion can be a problem, we recommend application of Dreamguard Protex 3 top coat. Dreamguard increases abrasion resistance about 5 times with application of one thin coat.
DreamGuard, or a comparable liquid laminate, is always recommended as "best practice" when producing commercial wallcovering. Film laminates, as often used in the digital industry, are not recommended to be applied on Dreamscape products because most DreamScape products are textured in some manner and film laminates require a smooth surface.
HP Latex users can find out more specific information and instruction related to this topic HERE
HP Latex users can find out more specific information and instruction related to this topic HERE