Self-Adhesive Vinyl Prints

Self-Adhesive Vinyl Prints for Commercial Advertising

Photo Vinyl Prints to Paste Your Message Anywhere You Want

 

Shipping: Free delivery across India. Minimum order ₹3,000 + GST.

 

Pricing: Self-Adhesive Vinyl Prints starting from ₹50 per square foot

What does the term ‘Printed Vinyl’ Mean?

The commercial spaces of this world offer unlimited scope for branding. 

Walk into any mall, and you will see endless advertising collaterals bombarding you from all sides. Every available surface will feature posters showcasing product images or companies highlighting their services.

The glass frontages of stores, the walls inside a retail outlet, and even the very floor that you walk on allow scope for branding and advertisement. Heck! Some overzealous marketing guys even print on the very ceiling above your head.

Now, a layman would term all that I described above as simple ‘stickering’.

Three advertisement jobs of the Bosch tool company printed on SAV – self adhesive vinyl and pasted in a store
Three advertisement jobs of the Bosch tool company printed on SAV – self adhesive vinyl and pasted in a store

Self-Adhesive Vinyl Prints (laminated & un-laminated)

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Laminated ₹70.00 /sq ft
Unlaminated ₹50.00 /sq ft

Sharp, colourful prints on self-adhesive vinyl that you peel and stick on walls, glass, boards and panels: un-laminated for short campaigns, laminated for extra protection.

  • High-resolution print, up to 1,440 dpi, on 100-micron vinyl
  • Peel-and-stick back for any smooth, flat surface
  • Un-laminated ₹50 or laminated ₹70 per sq ft + GST
  • Matte or gloss lamination at the same price
  • Up to 5 ft wide in one piece; bigger areas in tiles

Minimum print 4 x 3 ft · Minimum order ₹3,000 + GST · Free delivery across India

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Our most affordable option, SAV (Self-Adhesive Vinyl), offers high-resolution prints on a smooth plastic roll with a sticky back—ideal for short-term campaigns on a tight budget.

You can also opt for an additional top coat of lamination on the above vinyl print. Laminated vinyl banners offer enhanced durability and protection from wear and tear, dust, and weather, ideal for long-term use. We offer our clients a choice of both gloss and matte finish coating of lamination.

Bubble Free Vinyl With Air Release Channels

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₹120.00
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Large vinyl prints that go on smooth, without air bubbles or creases.

  • Wyte™ 100-micron vinyl with air-release channels in the adhesive
  • Matte protective lamination against dust, water and scratches
  • For walls, pillars, panels and short outdoor campaigns
  • Any size: printed in 4-ft-wide panels, joined on site
  • ₹120 per sq ft + GST, rounded up to whole feet

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Positioned above our grey back vinyl media option is the bubble-free vinyl with air release channels. This media has tiny grooves or channels on its lower surface. These channels allow trapped air to escape when the printed vinyl sticker is pasted onto any surface.

Bubble-free vinyl with air release channels that facilitate a smooth finish without air bubbles.

Weather-proof Polymeric Vinyl Prints

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3M™ IJ40C + 3M 8510 overlaminate ₹240.00 /sq ft
Wyte™ Stretchcal 32 + Stretchcal overlaminate ₹150.00 /sq ft

Outdoor-grade polymeric vinyl with a protective overlaminate: your signs, decals and machinery graphics stay flat, bright and bonded through Indian summers and monsoons.

  • 3M™ IJ40C or Wyte™ Stretchcal 32 polymeric vinyl
  • Matching polymeric overlaminate against rain, dust and scratches
  • Service temperature -20°C to +90°C; typically lasts 3-5 years outdoors
  • Strong acrylate adhesive with air-release channels
  • For flat and gently curved surfaces; ₹150 / ₹240 per sq ft

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Weatherproof vinyl prints are specifically rated for outdoor use. And these prints are ideal for branding products or machinery exposed to sun and rain, as well as equipment that typically sees heavy dust and heat. For example, road direction signs, ACP prints to be installed outdoors, construction equipment, oil pipelines, etc.

Extreme Weather Resistant Cast Vinyl Prints

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3M™ IJ180C + 3M 8520 overlaminate ₹300.00 /sq ft
Wyte™ Cast Vinyl + Wyte™ Cast overlaminate ₹200.00 /sq ft

Premium cast vinyl that stretches round curves and rivets, with a matching cast overlaminate, for vehicles, boats, machinery and outdoor labels.

  • 3M™ IJ180C (₹300/sq ft) or Wyte™ cast vinyl (₹200/sq ft)
  • Matching cast overlaminate included on every print
  • Stretches and moulds round curves; air-release channels
  • 3M IJ180C rated −60°C to +107°C
  • Rolls 4.5 ft wide; larger graphics made in panels

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Cast vinyl prints are specifically rated for outdoor use and can withstand extreme weather conditions without deteriorating. Moreover, because they are stretchable, they can be pasted onto curved objects and complex surfaces. These prints are ideal for branding vehicles and automobiles. Printed cast vinyl is also applied to products or machinery exposed to sun, rain, and snow, as well as to equipment that typically experiences heavy dust and heat.

Textured Vinyl Prints

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₹120.00
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Printed vinyl with a surface you can feel: your paintings, portraits and artwork look hand-made, not photocopied.

  • Leather, linen, stucco, canvas or hammer texture
  • Same price for every texture: ₹120 per sq ft
  • 100-micron vinyl with a strong peel-and-stick back
  • Unlaminated, so the texture stays tactile
  • Up to 4 ft wide; larger pieces printed in tiles

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Textured vinyl prints feature a subtle texture that provides a luxurious appearance and tactile quality to your image. These prints not only look excellent but also add a physical dimension that enhances the overall feel.

Metallic Vinyl Prints

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Glossy finish ₹120.00 /sq ft
Sheen or Matte Finish ₹120.00 /sq ft
Glitter Finish ₹150.00 /sq ft

Your artwork printed on shiny silver metallic vinyl: yellows turn gold, greys turn silver, and every image gains a premium, eye-catching shine.

  • Three finishes: mirror-like gloss, semi-matte sheen or sparkling glitter
  • Chrome-like silver base; yellow ink reads as gold
  • Pre-gummed vinyl: peel and stick on walls, boards and glass
  • Mainly for interiors; also fine for short-term outdoor use
  • Any size (4-ft-wide tiles); ₹120 / ₹150 per sq ft

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Add a metallic tint to your images of products, vehicles, idols, and more with our specialised metallic vinyl media. Metallic foils are also available in a variety of finishes, such as gloss, sheen, and glitter.

Grey-Back Self adhesive Vinyl Prints - Laminated

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Update your posters without peeling off the old ones: our grey-back vinyl blocks out the print underneath, so you paste the new one straight on top.

  • Grey adhesive back hides the old graphic completely
  • Matt lamination included at no extra cost
  • Printed up to 1,440 dpi with genuine Mimaki inks
  • Peel and paste on smooth indoor walls and boards
  • Any size, in panels up to 4 ft wide

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Grey-back vinyl has a dark grey or black colour on the liner behind it. This liner masks older prints beneath and enables you to over-paste existing print collaterals.

Sunboard / Foam Sheet Prints | 3 mm & 5 mm thick

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3mm thick sunboard/foamsheet / without a to coat of lamination ₹80.00 /sq ft
3mm thick sunboard/foamsheet / with a top coat of matt/gloss lamination ₹100.00 /sq ft
5mm thick sunboard/foamsheet / without a to coat of lamination ₹100.00 /sq ft
5mm thick sunboard/foamsheet / with a top coat of matt/gloss lamination ₹130.00 /sq ft

Your photos, posters and artwork printed in high resolution and mounted on a light, rigid PVC foam sheet (sunboard), 3 mm or 5 mm thick, with an optional matte or glossy lamination on top.

  • 3 mm for wall posters, 5 mm for easels and handheld menus
  • 100-micron vinyl print, eco-solvent or UV inks
  • Optional matte or glossy lamination
  • Screw, nail or tape it onto walls and glass
  • Any size up to 10 x 5 ft in one piece

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This variant is our most popular poster panel, with a very simple construction. You get a high-resolution photo print reproduced on an extremely lightweight PVC plastic sheet. If you are on a budget, you can opt for the 3-mm-thick plastic sheet print. Alternatively, go for the slightly more premium 5 mm-thick sunburn, which is more rigid and has a higher-end feel.

A blank roll of white vinyl loaded on a wide format inkjet printer

But these posters are referred to as vinyl (or self-adhesive vinyl) in the print industry. And here is a one-sentence summary of this product:

“Photo vinyl prints are images reproduced on large plastic rolls with an adhesive back.”

And these prints can then be pasted on any smooth surface like a wall or a glass panel to display a business’s products and services in an eye-catching manner.

Photographers, advertisers and interior designers all love to use vinyl as a medium to display their images and designs because:

 

Crisp, clear, & vibrant image reproduction

When you print on vinyl, you can recreate images at an extremely high resolution (similar to the silver halide prints from years ago).
 

Size no bar

There is no restriction on the size of the image you can print. You can order a huge 5-foot poster or an entire room-spanning wall print.

The end use of vinyl prints is limited only by your imagination. Read on to explore the variants of this product available at Orchid Digitals.

Application And Benefits

Self-adhesive vinyl prints are a highly versatile medium suitable for various applications across multiple industries. For instance, self-adhesive vinyl (SAV) can be utilised for branding and product promotion in department stores or as wall prints to enhance home decor.

A vinyl print can be used to create anything from small stickers to large banners or even a print that wraps an entire building!

Building facade wrapped in a large printed vinyl
Car windscreen with a four-wheeler parking sticker

Vinyl is a material that can be used to create thumbnail-sized stickers or building-sized banners.

Solvent vinyl print pasted on an auto-rickshaw hood
Printed and shape-cut vinyl pasted on a car

Vinyl can be used to brand the humble auto rickshaw, a supercar like a Mercedes, and everything in between!

Aircraft with vinyl branding

This material is also available in various qualities and at multiple price points. 

At Orchid Digitals, we sell prints from ₹50 per square foot for short-term ad campaigns. At the other end of the spectrum, we also deliver high-grade vinyl for use in extreme weather conditions.

These outdoor-grade prints have a temperature tolerance ranging from -60 degrees centigrade to +107 degrees centigrade. These prints last for many years and cost ₹200 to ₹300 per square foot. 

So reach out to us if you need to brand a vinyl logo on your aircraft 🙂

But jokes apart, here is a list of the varied applications of inkjet-printed vinyl. Although this list is fairly exhaustive, it is by no means comprehensive.

Infinite Applications Of Vinyl Prints

Signboards in factories, shop floors, office complexes and even housing societies are all made from vinyl posters. These signs are pretty durable. They are waterproof and do not fade in the sunlight.

For example, a safety sign displaying ‘Rules and Regulations’ at an outdoor location, such as a public pool, must be weather-resistant. A UV laminated vinyl print is weather-resistant and will not crack or peel in harsh sunlight.

Sign with icons showing an emergency assembly point
Sign with icons displaying an assembly point for people in case of emergency
Custom kiss-cut vinyl stickers
Custom kiss-cut vinyl stickers

High-grade vinyl stickers are ideal for product branding, merchandise, and reproducing logos. At Orchid Digitals, we supply kiss-cut and embossed stickers made from vinyl prints. 

These premium-quality stickers are used for product labels, machine information panels, decals for laptops and mobile devices, and more.

These vinyl stickers are also waterproof and scratch-resistant.

Posters For Commercial Advertisement

Every advertisement poster that you see in malls and supermarkets is made from vinyl. Product images look fabulous when printed at high resolutions on this media. 

Further, advertisers need to deploy large-scale communications in such environments to attract prospective customers. And when you work with large rolls of vinyl, there is no bar on the size of your prints.

Finally, a vinyl poster offers great value and helps keep your marketing budget under control, so you can change or update your posters regularly.

Advertising and brand promotion being done in a retail clothing store by pasting sunboard and vinyl prints on the wall
advertising and brand promotion being done in a retail clothing store by pasting sunboard and vinyl prints on the wall
3 product artworks of Testo company for poster presentation at a dairy expo
3 product artworks of Testo company for poster presentation at a dairy expo

High-Resolution Photo Prints On Vinyl

One can recreate photographs at an extremely high resolution on vinyl media. So, if you need a  large-sized reproduction of your family portraits or nature photography, this product would be a perfect choice.

 
Wide-format inkjet printer reproducing a large-sized photo
A wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printer
Customised wallpaper showing The Mastercard company’s historical timeline and achievements.
Customised wallpaper showing The Mastercard company’s historical timeline and achievements.

Custom Wallpaper Prints

Interior decorators and architects use custom-printed wallpapers to enhance the interiors of office spaces and homes. And they use wall stickers made of vinyl to achieve this. 

These prints are so large that they cover walls from the ceiling to the floor. Moreover, you can display personalised designs, corporate colours, logos, and product images on your walls via this medium.

Advertising Banners

Advertising banners and hoardings have two properties. They are humongous, and they have a low per-square-foot cost. These two properties enable marketing professionals to effectively communicate their messages to the largest audience at the lowest possible cost. 

And vinyl banners fulfil these two conditions perfectly. The large hoardings one sees on roads and inside supermarkets are all printed on vinyl, as this is an optimal medium for advertising.

Three advertisement jobs of the Bosch tool company printed on SAV – self adhesive vinyl and pasted in a store
Three advertisement jobs of the Bosch tool company printed on SAV – self adhesive vinyl and pasted in a store
Vehicle advertising of a political candidate on the hood of a car using printed removable adhesive vinyl
Vehicle advertising of a political candidate on the hood of a car using printed removable adhesive vinyl

Vehicle Vinyl Prints

Commercial vehicles provide a wonderful opportunity for advertising and product promotion. Publicly owned vehicles like buses, cabs, trains, and rickshaws routinely lease out space to ad companies who in turn paste vinyl posters on the same.

Privately owned company vehicles also carry their corporate colours and logos cut from printable vinyl.

The ad campaign on the former is generally short-lived. So the media used for branding bus and rickshaw hoods is of low quality but highly economical, Corporate logos pasted on private fleets, on the other hand, have to last a lifetime. Here we use high-grade and long-lasting vinyl prints. 

Benefits Of Using Vinyl Prints

Vinyl prints are like that kid in class who excels in studies, is excellent in arts and crafts, and also excels in sports. Think of a good feature, and that kid (or our vinyl print) will possess the same. And to stretch that analogy to the breaking point, just like that kid, vinyl prints are also popular. 

Here are some compelling reasons to consider this product.

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Vinyl Posters Offer Great Value

Vinyl posters offer fantastic value for money, and they are a pleasure to look at.

Marketing your product is extremely important. And if that marketing activity delivers great value, it is the cherry on the cake. 

Vinyl Prints are Durable
Vinyl Prints are Durable

Vinyl is primarily made of plastic. This means that it is non-tearable, waterproof and scratch-resistant.

And our all-weather vinyl variant breaks all barriers of durability. They last for many years.

Order your Prints any Size You Want
Order your Prints any Size You Want

Until a couple of decades ago, the maximum size of a photograph you could order at a photo outlet was A3 (a foot and a half-sized picture). However, the technology has advanced to the point where images tens of feet (and larger) are now par for the course.

In-house Installation Team
In-house Installation Team

Once printed, we courier the finished job to our remote clients. However, for our customers in Pune, we also have a team on standby to assist with installation (on orders of ₹10,000 + GST, charged extra).

Rolls of white opaque self-adhesive vinyl

Vinyl Prints in a Quick Turnaround

Our machines run fast and we keep large stocks, so we can take on big jobs. Tell us your deadline and we’ll confirm the timeline with your estimate; urgent jobs can be collected from our shop.

We carry the widest variety of stocks here in Pune, and we have a substantial machinery setup with a significant production capability.

How Are Large-sized Vinyl Banners Manufactured?

Our clients often inquire about the size limitations of a vinyl banner. And we assure them that we can produce prints of any size required.

Print shops print out vinyl posters on wide-format inkjet printers. Wide-format printers use liquid inks to reproduce high-resolution images and photos on the above rolls of vinyl.

Here is how they use the same machines to create prints hundreds of feet in size.

Vinyl media is supplied in huge rolls, very much like the rolls of cloth, you see in a tailor’s shop. These media rolls are hundreds of feet long. And they are generally 3, 4 or 5 feet wide.

Employee loading a media roll onto a wide-format printer

This means that you can opt for a single, seamless print having a width of 5 feet and a length of 100 feet (and even more). This large-sized printing ability can help us meet the requirements of most customers. 

But if we need to go even larger, we use a ‘tile printing’ technique to generate print jobs in any size you want. 

Let us consider an application like custom wallpaper prints where large-sized prints are the norm. These huge prints are never printed in one piece but rather in smaller, manageable tiles of 3, 4 or 5 feet in width. 

To cover a large area like a wall, we first break the artwork into smaller sections or tiles. These sections are printed individually on the inkjet printer. At the time of installation, these discrete sections are then combined to form one continuous image.

An online wallpaper maker will break down large, wallpaper or glass filming jobs in smaller easily manageable tiles. These tiles are joined together while pasting the final job.
An online wallpaper maker will break down large, wallpaper or glass filming jobs in smaller easily manageable tiles. These tiles are joined together while pasting the final job.

For example,

If the wall is twelve feet wide and ten feet in height, the print is broken into three vertical sections of 4 X 10 feet. These are later strategically pasted side by side to give you the look of a continuous, one-piece image.

Tiling is typically done in design software like CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator.

At Orchid Digitals, we have three ink formulations to process your job.

Here is a quick look at the use cases for the same.

Solvent Vinyl Prints

Hard solvent prints are an entry-level solution. These prints are used for low-cost, mass advertising campaigns. For example, posters on rickshaw hoods are changed every fortnight. Similarly, ads on the sides of municipal buses are also short-lived.

Solvent prints have a low price point and can only manage to deliver low-resolution prints. But this lower quality does not really matter. Their lower cost makes solvent prints ideal for large but short-lived advertising campaigns that have to be conducted on a tight budget.

flex printing of a huge hoarding for the Jehangir hospital mounted on the side of a road advertising their dental services

Eco-Solvent Vinyl Prints

Eco-solvent prints currently account for most of the commercial printing that takes place in the industry. Eco-solvent prints are a very high-quality product with a sensible price point. 

You need high-quality prints in malls, restaurants, corporate offices, retail stores, exhibitions, trade shows, etc. All these locations have high-end clientele evaluating the content on these posters.

So a high-quality print is an absolute must for communication that will influence the purchase decision of high-value products. Finally, the images at these locations also need to remain in pristine condition for longer durations. 

Eco-solvent vinyl printing easily meets all the above requirements. 

At Orchid Digitals, we have multiple eco-solvent printers churning out photo-quality prints at 600 DPI and higher.

UV – Ultra Violet Vinyl Prints

Ultraviolet vinyl printing is the latest technology in the printing industry. The main USP of UV ink prints is that they are extremely high resolution and very, very rugged. 

Ultraviolet prints are ideal for high-stress environments like vehicle branding, vinyl stickers for outdoor machinery like generators, solar tanks, cranes, construction equipment, etc. 

UV inks do not fade in the sun. These inks are also waterproof and have a high degree of resistance to scratches and abrasions. Road and direction signs are almost universally printed on UV machines these days. 

UV printers are also used for speciality applications, like raised effect prints, white ink prints, shape cut decals, etc.

Glow-in-the-dark safety signs being printed

Pro Tip: In the above paragraphs, we have used phrases like ‘different printing inks,’ ‘wide format printing machines’, ‘solvent’, ‘eco-solvent printers’,

These are the technologies and equipment used in print houses to produce the right kind of prints for various applications and at different price points. If you are not familiar with these terms, here are some comprehensive blog posts that will provide a better understanding of the printing machines and inks used in the print industry.

  1. Types of wide-format inkjet printers
  2. The difference between solvent, eco-solvent and UV inks

For now, simply understand that with various types of inks, printing resolutions, vinyl media, and adhesives, we can create prints for diverse commercial applications.

collage of wide format printers using eco solvent latex UV aqueous and solvent inks
Rolls of matte and gloss finish vinyl media in a print shop

We just saw that various inks and printing machine options are available to produce vinyl banners. Similarly, print shops also stock different types of vinyl rolls to cater to different applications.

For example, we have matt and gloss finish vinyl sheets, transparent vinyl prints, and even rolls of textured vinyl. Do jump to this very detailed post covering these different types of media.

However, vinyl rolls are also classified into various categories based on their quality, which plays a crucial role in determining the final print’s appearance and longevity as well as the cost involved.

When you visit a print shop, you may hear your vendor casually mention terms like calendered vinyl, polymeric vinyl, and cast vinyl, each representing a distinct type of vinyl with unique characteristics. Moreover, there is a significant price difference between each of these categories as well.

What is the Difference Between Calendered Vinyl, Cast Vinyl and Polymeric Vinyl

Calendered Vinyl Prints

Calendered vinyl is produced by passing raw vinyl through a series of heated rollers, resulting in a thicker, stiffer material. This type is generally more cost-effective, making it a suitable choice for short-term projects such as promotional graphics, banners, and temporary signs.

It’s essential to understand that while it offers affordability, calendered vinyl may not hold up well in harsh outdoor conditions for extended periods.

All our standard prints meant for advertising and marketing purposes are made from calendered vinyl.

Industrial machines producing plastic film

Calendered vinyl is manufactured from a less pliable material than cast vinyl. While this material works beautifully for flat surfaces, it cannot really be adapted for uneven surface applications. Also, calendered vinyl has significantly less environmental tolerance. They are unsuited for use in harsh weather conditions.

But the one point in favour of calendered vinyl is its low price point.

This makes them ideal for flat posters and advertising communications because these prints are generally placed indoors and do not have a very long-term utility.

Quality-control engineer checking plastic rolls with a tablet

Cast Vinyl

Most of the vinyl variants listed above (except the outdoor weather vinyl media) are either calendered or polymeric. Our outdoor grade, extreme weather vinyl falls in the cast vinyl category.

Cast vinyl represents the pinnacle of vinyl quality. It is made by pouring liquid vinyl into a mold, which allows for a thinner and more conformable product. This type excels in high-performance applications, such as intricate vehicle wraps and long-lasting signage.

Cast vinyl is known for its superior durability and resistance to environmental factors, providing vibrant colours and exceptional detail that can withstand the test of time.

Cast vinyl media is of high quality and essential for premium printing applications, ensuring the printed image remains pristine and vibrant even after being installed in outdoor locations for many years. This vinyl variant can withstand temperature extremes such as heat and cold, as well as rain and snow. And listed below are the primary features of a cast vinyl print.

Most vinyl prints are primarily used for marketing and advertisement applications like creating posters that are applied to smooth surfaces like walls or flat sunboard sheets. But standard vinyl prints are very stiff and cannot be stretched to cover curved surfaces (for example, the bonnet of a car)

Cast vinyl prints, on the other hand, conform to the shape and surface on which they are pasted. They can be stretched very much like a chewing gum to cover the contours of curved objects like a cylinder or a vehicle.

At Orchid Digitals, we also use heat guns to stretch this media and work it into deep recesses or grooves and stretch it around curves.

Moreover, after being pasted on such a challenging surface, the print does not develop ugly creases. You get a very smooth, wrinkle-free finish.

Do take a look at these two videos, where you will see how a printed vinyl sticker can be stretched without cracking or tearing. And how this stretchable property can be used to brand the uneven corrugated surface of a container truck!

Printed vehicle graphics on a bus

Cast vinyl is known for its dimensional stability, especially in outdoor environments when exposed to heat and rain. This means it does not shrink or peel easily from the edges.

Here’s what happens: when you apply any print on a metallic surface (like a vehicle), it undergoes continuous stress. The metallic surface of the vehicle expands slightly during the day when exposed to heat and contracts at night as it cools. The vinyl print pasted on top of this surface also expands and contracts along with it.

Over time, under these constant stresses, an ordinary vinyl print (which is very non-pliable and stiff) will start losing adhesion and shrink back from the edges.

Road direction board print with creases and wrinkles caused by heat
Bus with a printed advertisement on its side

The glue or adhesion of the print weakens and begins to give way. The print can also develop unsightly wrinkles and creases, causing the image to look shabby and unattractive.

A cast vinyl print is flexible and stretchable, offering some give. This premium material also features extremely strong adhesion. As a result, the printed image on top of a metallic surface can stretch and contract with the surface beneath it.

It moulds perfectly to the shape and dimensions of the underlying substrate, clinging tightly like a stretchable Lycra T-shirt on a bodybuilder, expanding and contracting with each breath.

Cast vinyl prints can withstand the unpredictable elements of the weather. Most images printed on regular vinyl media begin fading when exposed to sunlight. We have all seen faded signages on motorways that look quite shabby.

Regular vinyl prints also harden and become brittle when exposed to heat. The image then starts to develop unsightly cracks.

However, cast vinyl media is specially manufactured to endure extreme temperatures without degrading. This material offers a very long outdoor lifespan and is generally resistant to rain and sunlight. It does not peel or crack even in the harshest weather conditions.

Weatherproof cast vinyl print for outdoor use
3M logo

One such example is the 3M IJ 180C brand of vinyl media that we stock here at Orchid Digitals, Pune. According to the spec sheet on the 3M™ website, this cast vinyl media has a temperature tolerance of -60°C to +107 °C.

It also has a maximum durability of up to 7 years, and in my experience, it lasts even longer- a decade or more!

Finally, all our outdoor prints at Orchid Digitals also have an additional top coat of lamination film. So, in addition to heat and water damage, our printed image is also protected from dust and scratches.

Self-adhesive film being peeled off its release liner

The type of adhesive used in the vinyl media also plays a significant role in determining the final finish you can expect after applying the print to any surface.

Most premium rolls of vinyl use acrylic-based adhesive.

Acrylic adhesives are also known as structural adhesives because they form a permanent bond with the structure they are joining.

This adhesive typically provides better bonding strength than other types of glues used on standard rolls of vinyl. And this ensures that our prints remain firmly in place for many years.

3M™ also provides print media with repositionable capabilities. This means you can position the sticker, remove it, and adjust it until it’s perfectly aligned. After applying slight pressure and holding it steady, the adhesive activates to create a strong bond with the surface below.

This special glue lets you peel off and reposition the print multiple times until the image alignment is just right. Only then does the glue fully activate to secure the print firmly to the surface.

Worker installing a film on top of a car

Polymeric Vinyl

In contrast, polymeric vinyl is designed with a slightly more flexible composition, making it ideal for medium-term applications. This type is well-suited for items like vehicle graphics and wall decals, where durability and aesthetic appeal are important.

Polymeric vinyl typically offers a better range of colours and finishes compared to standard calendered vinyl, enhancing the visual quality of your prints.

Plastic roll-making machine in a factory

By familiarising yourself with these key vinyl categories, you can make informed decisions that align with your project requirements. This understanding not only helps in achieving the desired quality of your prints but also allows you to manage your budget effectively, maximising the value of your investment in printing services.

FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions

We have a range of uncoated, coated, grey-back, bubble-free, and extreme weather vinyls at our end. We can even mount the same on the Sunboard. Do take a look at the variants section, on this page for more details on the same.

Extreme weather vinyl prints can withstand the vagaries of the weather and will not deteriorate when installed in outdoor locations. We have specialised rolls of vinyl that have a service temperature from -60° C to +107° C (3M IJ180C cast vinyl).

These prints are installed on aircraft, ships, construction equipment, oil-pipelines, water tankers, solar heaters, vehicles, etc.

The prints we supply are great to look at. And your images will be reproduced at stunning resolutions. Hence this product is also referred to as ‘photo vinyl prints’ meant for presentation purposes.

People install these prints both indoors, and outdoors. But they will deteriorate after some time, if placed in exterior locations. For outdoor solutions you need to opt for extreme weather prints as explained in the point above.

You can also order glossy, matt, textured, metallic foil, transparent, frosted, tamper evident, wall vinyl, vehicle graphics, glow-in-the-dark, and night reflective vinyls from us.

Low quality inks start fading in the short duration. At Orchid Digitals, we use original OEM inks only. This ensures a very high print quality and inks that last for longer durations.

Ink fading is a function of a variety of factors like sunlight, frequent washing, exposure to heat, etc. And for longevity we always recommend a top coat of lamination.

Lamination on a vinyl print significantly enhances the life of the same. It will protect the film from dust, scratches, and everyday wear and tear.

An additional coat of lamination will marginally add to the cost of the job. But the same will prove to be a wise investment in the longer run.

You need a smooth surfaced wall. The paint on top has to be water insoluble. Eg. Oil paints work best.

There is a very strong glue on the backs of our wall vinyls. This is especially true of branded media like Avery™ and 3M™.

But if the paint is ‘kaccha’ or flaking, or if the wall has a rough surface, the end result will be uneven.

For best results, please ensure that your wall has a smooth finish and a top coat of luster paint or oil-paint. Water-based paints will NOT work.

Our prints can be pasted on smooth surfaces like glass panels and painted walls. For placing posters on rougher surfaces do opt for a sunboard print.

 

We print on rolls that have 3, 4, or 5 feet width. This means that you order a job having a maximum width of 5 feet. The length of the print can be as much, as you want it to.

For creating images larger than 5 feet in width, the job can be printed across several tiles or sections. These multiple tiles can later on be seamed/joined together to make one large banner.

Yes, you can install vinyl posters on your own. However, there are two things that you must be aware of:

1. Make sure that the base surface is clean and smooth
2. Spray a film of water on the surface where the job has to be pasted, and also on the adhesive back of the vinyl. This helps to reduce the initial strength of the glue and makes repositioning of the print easy.

After this initial prep, you can start pasting the print as follows:
1. Gently peel and start pasting vinyl starting from one corner.
2. Use a squeegee or handkerchief to smoothen the print on the surface.
3. Work out all the air bubbles and also the water to create a firm bond between the adhesive and the surface beneath.
4. Use a pin to puncture any bubble that may have remained.
5. Leave the print to dry out for a few hours. The glue will now form a strong bond with the substrate beneath.

If the vinyl posters are small then installing them is pretty easy. But pasting a huge vinyl print is slightly more difficult. But follow the above steps and you should be fine.

Also, for our Pune based clients, do give us a call and we’ll send across a team to help with the installation (on orders of ₹10,000 + GST, charged extra).

We confirm the timeline with your estimate. Tell us your deadline and we’ll let you know what’s possible; urgent jobs can be collected from our shop.

 

We can work with a variety of file formats. Do share your job as a .jpg, .pdf, .png, CorelDraw or EPS file.

Also, do make sure that the file has a sufficiently high resolution. While our machines have the capability to reproduce images of stunning quality, a high input resolution of your file will make a difference.

The minimum print size is 4 feet X 3 feet; smaller prints are billed as 4 feet X 3 feet. The minimum order is ₹3,000 + 18% GST, so please order additional copies or several designs to reach that total.

One print can of course contain multiple copies of smaller artworks.

Yes. You can lay out multiple different designs or artworks in one print. As long as the order total meets our minimum order of ₹3,000 + 18% GST, we will be happy to process the job.

We confirm the timeline when we send you the Estimate (see next point). Tell us your deadline and we’ll let you know what’s possible; urgent jobs can be collected from our shop.

Here is the process we follow:

Step 1. Mail us your job
Step 2. We gather all the details necessary to execute the same
Step 3. We then send you an Estimate / Proforma Invoice with costs and specifications
Step 4: The estimate will also contain a QR code. All you need to do is scan the same for making the payments
Step 5: Once the payments get credited to our account, we start the job
Step 6: If we are shipping the material to you, you will get a separate email containing the Tracking Number / ID for tracking the delivery of the goods

Yes. Vinyl prints in roll form are delivered free anywhere in India. Sunboard-mounted prints are delivered free in Pune on orders of ₹3,000 + 18% GST, and outside Pune on orders of ₹10,000 + 18% GST or more. Urgent jobs can be collected from our shop.

What Is the Cost of Vinyl Printing?

As explained above, there are many types of huge vinyl banners based on their properties of adhesion, printing inks and quality.

Given below are the costs for the most frequently used white opaque vinyl prints with additional options of lamination and sunboard mounting.

Low-end

Ideal for short term banners & for pasting on smooth surfaces

₹ 50.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High-resolution photo print
  • On smooth inkjet printed vinyl
  • Print in a roll form
  • Adhesive / sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces
  • Ideal for short term advertisement posters/banners

Midrange

Laminated banner for a longer life & for pasting on smooth surfaces

₹ 70.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High-resolution photo print
  • On smooth inkjet printed vinyl
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life by protecting from dust, scratches and water
  • Print in a roll form
  • Adhesive / sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces
  • Ideal for advertisement posters/banners

Midrange

Laminated vinyl mounted on 3mm thick sunboard

₹ 100.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High-resolution photo print
  • On smooth inkjet printed vinyl
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life by protecting from dust, scratches and water
  • Mounted on 3mm thick sunboard
  • lightweight, and rigid panel
  • Ideal for store branding posters, office/ home decor, etc.

Premium

Laminated vinyl mounted on 5mm thick sunboard

₹ 130.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High-resolution photo print
  • On smooth inkjet printed vinyl
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life by protecting from dust, scratches and water
  • Mounted on 5mm thick sunboard
  • lightweight, and rigid panel
  • Ideal for store branding posters, office/ home decor, etc.

Metallic

Print on silver metallic foil with matt / gloss finish used for interior decoration application.

₹ 120.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On metallic silver foil
  • Choice of matt / gloss top coat
  • Ideal for images having metallic tints, chromium finish, gold / silver ornaments, etc.
  • Metallic finish adds an additional dimension to your print to give it a premium look & feel.

Textured

Print on textured vinyl used for interior decoration application.

₹ 120.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On textured media
  • Choice of canvas / linen / leather textures
  • Ideal for paintings, family portraits, etc.
  • Textured finish adds an additional dimension to your print to give it a premium look & feel.

Sparkle/Glitter

Print on silver metallic foil with sparkle / glitter top coat used for interior decoration application.

₹ 150.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On metallic silver foil
  • Top coat of sparkle / glitter film
  • Ideal for images having metallic tints, chromium finish, gold / silver ornaments, etc.
  • Metallic finish adds an additional dimension to your print to give it a premium look & feel.

Premium – Cast 3M™

Cast vinyl for extreme weather, curved surfaces and long outdoor life.

₹ 300.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On 3M™ IJ180C cast vinyl
  • Media Specs: 3M™ IJ180C + 3M™ 8520 overlaminate / Avery™ 2923 + 2880 overlaminate
  • Service temperature -60° C to +107° C
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life
  • Resistant to dust, scratches, heat, and water
  • Will not delaminate or easily peel
  • Print in a flexible roll form with a sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces.
  • Ideal for branding vehicles, construction equipment, solar heaters, pipelines, agricultural tools, implements for outdoor use, etc.

Cast Wyte™

Cast vinyl for demanding outdoor use at a lower price point.

₹ 200.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On Wyte™ cast vinyl
  • Media Specs: Wyte™ Cast Vinyl + Wyte™ Cast overlaminate
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life
  • Resistant to dust, scratches, heat, and water
  • Will not delaminate or easily peel
  • Print in a flexible roll form with a sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces.
  • Ideal for vehicle branding and long-term outdoor signage

Midrange – Polymeric 3M™

Polymeric vinyl for short- to mid-term outdoor applications.

₹ 240.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On 3M™ IJ 35/40 polymeric vinyl
  • Media Specs: 3M™ IJ 35/40 + 3M™ 8510 overlaminate / Avery™ 2923
  • Service temperature -20° C to +90° C
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life
  • Resistant to dust, scratches, heat, and water
  • Will not delaminate or easily peel
  • Print in a flexible roll form with a sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces.

Polymeric Wyte™

Polymeric vinyl for short- to mid-term outdoor applications.

₹ 150.00 Sq. Foot*
  • High resolution photo print
  • On Wyte™ Stretchcal 32 polymeric vinyl
  • Media Specs: Wyte™ Stretchcal 32 + Stretchcal overlaminate
  • Service temperature -20° C to +90° C
  • Top coat of protective lamination for long life
  • Resistant to dust, scratches, heat, and water
  • Will not delaminate or easily peel
  • Print in a flexible roll form with a sticker back for pasting on smooth surfaces.

* Please Note:

  1. The rates quoted above are plus 18% GST
  2. The minimum print size is 4 feet X 3 feet, and the minimum order is ₹3,000 + 18% GST.
  3. The rates quoted above are per square foot. This means you first need to work out the total area of your job to arrive at the final cost. For example, let us assume that you require four prints, each of a width of 4 feet and a height of 3 feet. Further, the prints need to be matte laminated for longevity. In this case, the total cost of the job is calculated as follows…

4 feet width X 3 feet height X 4 copies X Rs.70.00 (cost of vinyl print + lamination, as per the table above) = Rs.3,360.00 + 18% GST = Rs.3,964.80

Shipping and Delivery

  • Vinyl prints, with or without lamination, are delivered free anywhere in India in a roll form. This eliminates the hassle of wondering ‘where can I find a vinyl printing store near me’ – just order online from Orchid Digitals.
  • Sunboard prints using self-adhesive vinyl are bulky, so they are delivered free in Pune on orders of ₹3,000 + 18% GST, and outside Pune on orders of ₹10,000 + 18% GST or more, carefully packed.
  • Urgent jobs can be collected from our shop.

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