Event décor lives on a tight clock. Venue access might start at eight in the morning for a wedding breakfast at two, and everything has to be cleared by midnight. Printed graphics need to go up quickly, look perfect in photographs and leave no trace on the venue’s walls. That rules out many of the materials used for permanent interiors.
Graphics that respect the venue
Venues, especially historic houses, barns and hotels, are understandably protective of their walls. Phototex is a printable self-adhesive woven fabric that removes in one piece without surface damage. It can be repositioned during set-up, so a seating plan or welcome sign can be nudged into place, and it does not suffer from edge curl or peeling during a long evening. Because it is easy to install, event teams and planners can apply it themselves without specialist installers.
Always check with the venue before applying anything to walls, and try a small piece on the surface in advance if you can.
What event printers produce
- Welcome signs and seating plans
- Photo backdrops and selfie walls
- Branded walls for product launches and corporate dinners
- Dance floor and bar surround graphics
- Directional signage for large venues and festivals
- Memory walls of family photographs
Reuse and hire
Because Phototex can be reused, event hire companies can build a stock of generic décor, such as floral walls or neutral backdrops, and install it at many different events. That makes better use of each print and reduces waste from single-use graphics.
Outdoor and splash-prone pieces
Signs for garden ceremonies, marquee entrances and bars are likely to meet rain, spilled drinks or damp grass. For rigid or banner signage in those spots, a protective coating helps. Colourjet protects printed artwork from water, chemicals and abrasion, and Landor Liquid Lamination is used on prints from latex, UV and eco-solvent printers, indoors or outdoors. For small items, ClearJet aerosols in gloss or semi-gloss are a convenient option. As with any solvent coating, test on your chosen material first and allow time for it to dry before the event.
Plan around the photographs
Event décor ends up in hundreds of photos, often taken with flash. Very glossy surfaces can produce hotspots, so a semi-gloss or lower-sheen finish is often a better choice for backdrops.
Producing décor for weddings or events? Have a chat with us on 01252 624 411 about materials that suit quick installs and clean removal.