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Introduction
ORAFOL® films, ORAJET® Digital Printing Films for application to interior latex painted walls (hereinafter also referred to as“ORAFOL® film”) are self-adhesive film products manufactured by ORAFOL Europe GmbH & ORAFOL Americas, Inc.
(hereinafter also referred to as “ORAFOL”) for general floor graphic applications.
The information in this document is designed to provide a general understanding of floor graphic applications.
ORAFOL will warrant its material to be free of manufacturing defects.
For the best possible outcome and for expert assistance ahead of any floor graphic project, contact our experienced Product
Technical Support Team, Toll Free, 888-672-2251 x 168, 176, or 150
Application and removal of ORAFOL® films should be carried out exclusively by qualified graphic application specialists (i.e.
trained and experienced ORAFOL Certified Installers.)

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Recommended Products
Adhesive Definitions
Printing & Laminating
Substrate Preparation
Graphic Application
Special Considerations & Durability Expectations
General Care & Maintenance of Floor GraphicsRecommended Products

ORAJET® Digital Print Media
Removable Adhesive
ORAJET® 3621
ORAJET® 1663
ORAJET® 3169RA
Permanent Adhesive
ORAJET® 3641
ORAJET® 3165 / 3165RA
ORAJET® 3651 / 3651RA
High-Tack Adhesive
ORAJET® 3105HT

ORAGUARD® Anti-Skid Over-Laminate

ORAGUARD® 250AS /// ORAGUARD® 255AS

ORAGUARD® 250AS /// ORAGUARD® 255AS

ORAGUARD® 250AS /// ORAGUARD® 255AS

ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com

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ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

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ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com

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Adhesive Definitions
Definition of Removable, Permanent, & High-Tack Adhesive Performance
Removable Adhesive:o Should remove cleanly within 2-3 years from smooth, sealed surfaceso After 2-3 years, becomes more permanent with reduction in removal properties
Permanent Adhesive:o Stronger anchoring power than removable adhesive when applied to smooth, sealed surfaceso No guarantee as to how cleanly the graphic will removed. Some adhesive residue may remain on thesubstrate after initial graphic removal
High-Tack Permanent Adhesive:o High initial tack to hard-to-stick surfaces like concrete, asphalt, & commercial carpeto Anchors extremely well to these mentioned hard-to-stick surfaces

Printing & Laminating
There are three critical steps that need to be followed when producing your floor graphics.
1. Use the correct color profiles. Check for the latest updates at:https://www.orafol.com/en/americas/support /// ICC Profilesa. The profile will automatically synchronize the ink levels, heater settings, and feed speed
necessary to help ensure quality printing.
2. When utilizing solvent or eco-solvent inks: Prior to trimming or laminating, it is important that the graphic
sit for a minimum of 24 hours, to allow the ink to thoroughly out-gas. Prints heavy in ink saturation needto cure and out-gas for approximately 72 hours.
a. Keep in mind that due to widely varying production shop environments, curing times may vary.
3. For best results contour-cut floor graphics, leave a ½” -1” unprinted, white border all the way around theprinted area to minimize potential edge curling that typically occurs when contour cutting through aprinted bleed. This also provides a nice contrast between the floor graphic and the floor surface.

Substrate Preparation•

Removable adhesive floor graphics may be applied to a clean, smooth, sealed surface.
o Examples: Poured, Sealed Concrete Commercial Floor Tiles
 Laminate Flooring

ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling DriveAvon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com

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Page 4 of 7Vinyl Flooring
Smooth Ceramic Floor Tiles
Most Cured, Sealed Wood Flooring•

Permanent adhesive floor graphics may be applied to clean, smooth, sealed surfaces.
o Examples: Poured, Sealed Concrete Commercial Floor Tiles
 Smooth Ceramic Floor Tiles•

High-tack adhesive floor graphics may be applied to rougher, hard-to-stick surfaces.
o Examples: Commercial grade carpet
 Concrete Sidewalks
 Asphalt•

Surfaces should be free of dirt and debris and other caked on residue
o General Cleaning (Sealed Flooring Surfaces): Removing floor wax coating: Spray the surface with a degreasing agent and let stand for
30 seconds.
• Wipe the surface clean.
With a clean lint free rag, wipe the surface down with a mild-detergent and watermixture With a clean lint free rag, wipe the surface down with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol
General Cleaning (Commercial Grade Carpet): Vacuum the general area where the floor graphic will be applied
General Cleaning (Exterior Concrete or Asphalt): For best results, two days prior to application, pressure wash the general area toremove environmental contaminants from the textured concrete or asphalt surface.
oo• Apply graphics to a clean totally dry concrete or asphalt surface
For general cleaning, sweep the surface clean from loose dirt, debris, & otherenvironmental contaminants
With a clean lint free rag, wipe the surface down with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol to assist inevaporating any moisture that’s present in the application area.

Graphic Application•When installing your graphic, always apply the material using a dry application method; under nocircumstances should a wet application be used.

ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com

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Lay the graphic, image-side down, on a flat surface and pull back the liner about half-way. Sharply
crease the release liner while holding it away from the adhesive. Align the graphic on the floor and use
finger pressure to tack in place.
Using a Squeegee, work from the center to the edge, then return to the center and work to the opposite
edge. Use overlapping strokes while applying a small portion of the graphic at a time.
Remove the remainder of the release liner, and repeat the above steps until the graphic is completely
applied to the flooring surface.
With firm squeegee pressure, push out any air-bubbles that may remain between the graphic and theflooring surface. If using a non-air-egress film, you may need to puncture a whole with an air-egress tool(Pin Prick) at the edge or center of the air-bubble to work the air out, and press the graphic down with
finger or squeegee pressure.

Special Considerations & Durability Expectations
DesignFor best overall and longer-lasting results, floor graphics should be produced utilizing simple shapes.
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CircleOval
Square (with rounded corners)
Rectangle (with rounded corners)
Triangle (with rounded corners)

Refrain from producing floor graphics that are ornate or delicate in design with numerous exposed edges orindividual characters, as these are more vulnerable and tend to prematurely lift and peel.
“Caution, Slippery When Wet” Signage
If graphics are wet, it’s critical that “Caution, Slippery When Wet” Caution Signs are placed around thewalking area.
Durability Expectations
ORAGUARD® over-laminate materials containing an Anti-Skid (AS) designation for floor graphic
applications:•ORAGUARD 250AS has a < 6 month Anti-Skid rating for moderate foot traffico Meets the standards of ASTM D 2047 and BAM StVo §35 d3
o Skid Distance Dry: <35”
Skid Distance Wet: <55”

•ORAGUARD 255AS has a < 1 year Anti-Skid rating for heavy foot trafficoMeets the standards of ASTM D 2047 and BAM StVo §35 d3

ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
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Skid Distance Dry: <35”
Skid Distance Wet: <55”

ORAGUARD 250AS & 255AS are rated at:o Indoors – 5 years (No foot traffic)
o Outdoors – 2 years (No foot traffic)

Depending on the amount of routine foot traffic these over-laminate films receive, it’s important to know that theanti-skid coating will wear away to a smooth finish over time. When this occurs, it’s time to consider removingand replacing with a fresh new replacement floor graphic.
If the graphics are applied in areas where the foot traffic is relatively low in volume, it’s realistic for the anti-skidcoating to last longer than the stated expected durability outlined in the product’s technical data sheet.
There are no durability expectations for the mentioned ORAFOL Graphic Marking Films labeled ORAJET® andORAGUARD® in this document when exposed to any amount of automobile tire traffic or mechanical floor
scrubbers.

General Care & Maintenance of Floor Graphics•With a clean lint free rag or mop, wipe the surface down with a mild-detergent and water mixture.
o In pedestrian areas, place a “Caution When Wet” sign on the or near the graphic until thegraphic and surrounding floor surface has had ample time to dry.

•For caked on debris - with a clean lint free rag, wipe the surface down with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol•Refrain from cleaning the graphics with a mechanical floor scrubber, as this can cause damage to thegraphic edges, and prematurely wear away the anti-skid texture of the film.

Routinely inspect the graphics to ensure edge-lifting isn’t occurring. If edge-lifting occurs, this does notconstitute a product failure. Trim away and dispose of the lifting edge of the floor graphic.
For questions not covered in this bulletin, please contact an ORAFOL Product Support Representative via email
or phone: techsupport-americas@orafol.com | Toll Free, 888-672-2251 x 168, 176, or 150•

NoteSurfaces to which the material will be applied must be thoroughly cleaned from dust, grease or any contamination which could affect theadhesion of the material. Freshly lacquered or painted surfaces should be completely cured. The compatibility of selected lacquers and paints
should be tested by the user, prior to application of the material. Films with structured surface are naturally more sensitive than the unstructured.
Accordingly, these films are to be treated carefully both in processing and in cleaning. Impurities affect the appearance of structured films andrequire more frequent cleaning. Furthermore the application information published by ORAFOL is to be considered. The batch traceability
according to ISO 9001 is possible on the basis of the roll number.
IMPORTANT NOTICEAll ORAJET® products are subject to careful quality control throughout the manufacturing process and are warranted to be of merchantable
quality and free from manufacturing defects. Published information concerning ORAJET® products is based upon research which the Company
believes to be reliable although such information does not constitute a warranty. Because of the variety of uses of ORAJET® products and thecontinuing development of new applications, the purchaser should carefully consider the suitability and performance of the product for eachintended use, and the purchaser shall assume all risks regarding such use.

ORAFOL Americas – GA
1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com

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All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ORAFOL Americas – GA1100 Oracal Parkway
Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone: 888.672.2251

ORAFOL Americas – CT
120 Darling Drive
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 800.654.7570

ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle
Oakville, Ontario L6H
6X5
Phone: 888.727.3374
techsupport-americas@orafol.com – www.orafol.com