How is the self-adhesive film used?

Self-adhesive film as a finishing material due to its origin of polyvinyl chloride, which was invented twice in the 19th century. However, a patent for this substance was received only a century later, when it was commercialized. The progenitor of modern "self-adhesive" appeared in 1930, when an adhesive tape with a sticky layer on cellophane basis was invented in Minnesota.

Today self-adhesive film for repair is produced in thousands of options, which makes it a favorite for designers. In addition, the material has an enviable strength, long service, withstands high temperatures (some samples do not change their properties at 80 degrees Celsius). Also, the coating is waterproof and can be used in high humidity conditions. It is also important that the quality film is safe for health. For convenience, a measuring grid with a step of one centimeter is applied to its opposite side.

Self-adhesive film is easy to use and operate. To decorate the surface with such a coating, it must be degreased and cleaned of dust. Cracks and defects of the base are shpatlyuyutsya and polished. The surface of synthetic materials should be slightly moistened. The process of gluing begins with the separation of a small area (a few centimeters wide) from the paper. It is glued to the right place, after which the paper layer is carefully, several centimeters, removed in the direction "down", and the film is pressed against the surface by means of a soft cloth. Smoothing should be from the center to the edges to avoid bubbles. If they appeared, then you can use a needle to pierce and release air.

In addition to repair work, self-adhesive film is used to create a protective coating on documents (lamination). As a rule, these articles have the size A4, a transparent surface, a thickness of about 100 micrometers and a complete set of 100 pieces.

After the appearance of printers, the material has a new application - printing on self-adhesive film. It is issued in sets of 25 sheets (as a rule) and makes it possible to print a color picture or black and white text. Then a paper substrate is removed from the film, and the material can be pasted onto a surface.

Many of us would like to put beautiful stained-glass windows on windows or doors at home or at the dacha. But their cost is sometimes very high. Therefore, it is easier to buy such material as a stained-glass self-adhesive film. You can buy as ready-made drawings, and draw your sketch on the glass and "collect" a stained-glass window from pieces of film of different colors and textures. There are firms that specialize in selling supplies for such works, including gold and silver self-adhesive tapes that simulate lead lintels.

Of unusual samokleek it is possible to note such a sample as electrochromic film, which has the ability to change the transparency, heat absorption or light transmission. It can be successfully applied in winter gardens, on windows, in attic rooms, etc. This is an excellent alternative to blinds. In addition, it can be used as a screen for displaying movies and for decorating office partitions.