Windows are not the only glass surfaces that can carry printed graphics.
Glass partitions, meeting rooms, reception areas and showroom displays can all be used for temporary information, branding or promotional messages. Where the surface is smooth and suitable, printable display cling provides an alternative to making the graphic permanent.
This can be useful when information changes, a campaign has a fixed end date or the space needs to serve different purposes throughout the year.
Ideas for internal glass graphics
Display cling can be used for:
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Reception and visitor messages
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Meeting-room identification
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Directional information
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Temporary internal campaigns
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Event graphics
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Brand displays
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Product launches
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Short-term notices
A reception partition could carry a welcome message for an event. A showroom could highlight a particular product range. Internal glass between departments could be used for a temporary company campaign or directional information.
Once the message is no longer required, the graphic can be removed and the glass made available for something different.
Clear or white?
Clear film works where parts of the glass need to remain visible through the design. It allows artwork to sit alongside transparent areas rather than covering the complete space with a solid background.
White matt film provides a defined base for text, colour and imagery. This can help separate the design from whatever can be seen behind the glass.
It is worth considering the surroundings before choosing. Furniture, lighting, other graphics and movement on the opposite side can affect how a clear design appears.
A sample placed in the intended position can help confirm whether clear or white gives the required result before the complete job is printed.
Plan for both sides of the glass
Internal partitions are often viewed from more than one direction. The side carrying the material and the direction from which the message needs to be read should therefore be agreed before artwork is approved.
This is particularly important where the design includes text, arrows or information intended for a specific audience. A directional graphic facing a reception area may not need to communicate the same message to someone inside the room.
Thinking about this early helps the printer prepare the artwork in the correct orientation.
Consider how the graphic will be fitted
The size and position of the glass may also influence the choice of material.
Anchor Materials supplies supacling® DURA and DOT options. DURA uses a wet application method, while DOT is designed for dry application.
The appropriate option may depend on the size of the graphic, who will fit it and how easily the glass can be accessed. These details should be considered before printing rather than left until installation.
Check the surface first
Display cling is designed for suitable smooth surfaces. Internal glass will often provide an appropriate surface, but existing films, treatments, texture or contamination may affect the application.
Testing a sample on the actual glass provides a straightforward check before the full quantity is produced. For projects covering several rooms or areas, it is also worth checking whether the same type of glass is used throughout the site.
Printable display cling from Anchor Materials
Anchor Materials supplies supacling® printable display media in clear and white PET and PVC options. It is available in roll form for printers, sign makers, display producers and other trade customers.
Material can also be cut or converted in-house where a project requires something other than complete rolls.
If you need printable display cling for an internal glass project, contact Anchor Materials with the required dimensions, finish, print process and quantity. We can help identify the relevant option and arrange a sample.