Oracal UV Laminating Film for Printable Vinyl – Oraguard 236

Application Instructions

Important note: Do not cut the vinyl design from the printed sheet until after lamination. This makes the laminating process much easier.

1. To avoid product waste and make application simpler, cut your laminating film sheet so that there is an inch-wide margin of laminate around the entire design. You need room for error, but leaving too much excess laminate on the vinyl sheet can cause printing problems if you plan to reuse the remaining vinyl in the future. If your design takes up a full page, you can skip this step.

2. For best results, it’s recommended to secure the vinyl sheet to a flat surface before applying laminate film. This can be done with tissue tape, washi tape or clips.

3. Start at the top of your design, and carefully smooth the top edge of the laminate slightly above the entire printed area. Do not remove the entire piece of laminate from the backing.

4. Once you have the top line of laminate laid down evenly, slowly roll the backing off of the remaining laminate using either your hand or a credit card to smooth the laminate as you go. This helps with even adhesion and prevents wrinkles or bubbles. Be sure to work very slowly and carefully.

5. After the bottom edge of the vinyl has been freed from the backing and smoothed down, start from the center of your design, and use slow, even outward strokes with the heel of your hand or a credit card to push out any air bubbles and adhere the laminate more securely.