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Will self-adhesive vinyl wrap stick well to Formrite Formply's surface?

zachorazor
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Will self-adhesive vinyl wrap stick well to Formrite Formply's surface?

Hi.

 

I'm constructing a full-sized Iron Man Alcove. Yes, really. And I am using 3d-look and other metallic vinyl wraps for effects.

 

To stick, these need a smooth surface, such as laminated panels used in kit furniture products. The issue is, I need a solid piece of wood for the back of the alcove and the kit I'm looking at buying from Bunnings, only has the flimsy 3mm ply. So I'm looking at buying a 2400mm x 1200mm x 17mm piece of Formrite-Formply, from you for the back. But, as this piece has the most important vinyl wrap decal, I need to know if there will be issues with the adhesive clinging well to such a surface.

 

Do you know?

 

Thanks.

 

Zach

 

Re: Will self-adhesive vinyl wrap stick well to Formrite Formply's surface?

Thanks. I appreciate your insights.

 

It apparently doesn't stick to unprepped plywood, but does to countertops and kits, such as melamine surfaces. So I'm zerioing in now.

 

I appreciate your thoughts on the 6mm. It's a huge piece and a one-piece decal and it would need to not warp, so sadly, I agree. A 10mm piece would probably suit me perfectly, but no luck there.

 

Cheers.

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