San Francisco Peninsula

Floor to Ceiling Messaging

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:21:32 EST

Custom printed wall coverings can dramatically transform a space. Whether walls in a retail pop-up store or columns in a hotel foyer or an accent surface in an office, the choices have never been broader for wall wraps.

At Speedpro Imaging, we have a favorite material for temporary wall installations. It is an elegant, coated fabric that prints with great color saturation, applies quickly to painted walls, and can be removed days or even weeks later with no adhesive residue. It's the perfect solution for hotels, expo halls, ballrooms and other rented spaces.

We've applied it to the walls of historic hotels like the Arizona Biltmore, and used it for office wallpaper. Although it's really only rated as an indoor product, it's been successfully applied to exterior smooth walls and stayed put for 4 months before a clean removal. If you want a more permanent solution like we discussed in a blog last year "If Walls Could Talk (or Swim)", there are lots of options for that as well, from traditional pasted wallpapers to laminated vinyl that will stick to cement or stucco.

So if you want to create an instant wallpaper pattern, do head-to-toe messaging or just create that massive mural you've always dreamed of, get on it! Call or email Speedpro Imaging in San Carlos and we'll make it happen.

tags: Mural, Wrap, Wall

The Straight-Forward Scoop on Two Faced Signs

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:32 EST

Do you have a double sided poster you want to display in a window? If so, Speedpro Imaging of SF Peninsula has solutions – not just one, but several options!

If you need to mount an inward and outward facing sign directly to glass, our double sided window cling could be perfect. We print a double sided poster on smooth banner, blockout polypropylene or flexible film, and use a double faced adhesive specially designed for window graphics. It sticks to the window with a removable, changeable adhesive that is like static cling, but a bit stronger. Easy on, easy off.

For longer term uses, we offer hanging hardware that allows you to hang double sided signs and smooth banners from cable and clamp systems for a clean look in retail windows or professional offices.

And we’ve even seen people use a double sided retractable banner stand as a big, dual faceted window graphic. Just face one side toward the street, and have the other side fill the space with the same or a different image. Want more ideas? Just give us a call at 650.596.3444. Ideas are free.

tags: Window, Double Sided

Fresh Truck Skin, and Presto! What's Old is New Again!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:06:55 EST

A car or truck doesn't need to be new to benefit from a full or partial wrap. Speedpro Imaging has re-wrapped previously wrapped vehicles, wrapped as an alternative to a paint job, and resuscitated some homely “veteran” vehicles to shiny, proud rides.

We recently wrapped a box truck for a MarissaDesigns company that specializes in home staging and remodeling. They have a large box truck that was bought used, and still sported a rather noticeable impression left behind when the logo of the former owner – a well-known office supply company. It was also faded, dinged and a bit splotchy – not the look they wanted, but still a good truck. Rather than carrying around the ghost of the former owner, the truck now sports striking graphics on the sides, and the roll up door was kept simple with a print and cut partial wrap.

While keeping within a modest budget, the make-over was astounding. Of course, when we wrap over dents or patches, they don’t disappear. It’s a wrap, not body shop work after all. But the difference and up scaling is unmistakable.

So if you have a “well used” truck or car, don’t rule it out for a wrap. Maybe that new skin is all it needs. Call us at 650.596.3444 to learn more.

tags: Wrap, Vehicle

Table Runners: Flexible and Cost Effective

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:01:09 EST

Dressing up a table is a frequent requirement at events. Whether it's for a demo, small trade show, recruiting fair, reg/check-in table, or wedding, there are dozens of uses for a branded table throw. Our favorite option is a customized, full throw using dye sublimation printing which allows edge-to-edge printing over the entire surface.

But in many situations this can be price prohibitive or not the right choice for short-term usage. A great alternative is a table runner, which is placed on top of a white or colored table cloth and creates a contrasting band. Table runners are most commonly made in 24", 30", 48" or 60" widths, and can be cloth or smooth banner. The base layer "under" cloths are often available for rent at venues, or more interesting, colorful table cloths can be purchased at local linen retailers without putting too much of a dent in the wallet.

Smooth banner material offers a great solution for table runners or front skirts for indoor or outdoor events. Like its fabric cousin, the smooth table banner offers a soft, even look and doesn't have the waffle like grid of exterior "scrim" banner which is designed for strength over beauty. The banner material is light enough to drape over the front of the table and stay put only adding little weight.

Table runners are a great, cost effective solution for table top displays, providing a themed graphic look without paying for the whole table cloth. Whether it's a dye sub printed, washable runner or an economic runner printed on smooth banner, give us a call and we'll be happy to help!

tags: Banner, Table Throws & Runners

Marketing with QR Codes

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:11:16 EST

What are these QR Codes that everyone has been talking about? You know...those black and white checkerboard designs that are showing up on everything from trucks to signs to coffee cups? While QR codes are very common in some parts of the world, they are becoming more frequently seen the United States. They are easily reproduced on a variety of media, hold a great deal of data that can be quickly scanned and decoded with a smartphone.

QR Codes are great for proving fast and easy brand awareness for your company, product or services:

Increase website traffic. Take your customers directly to your website homepage instantly.
Provide fast & easy coupons; eliminate the need for printing, handing out or collecting paper coupons, and stay at the top of your customers mind with an immediate electronic coupon.
Run a contest! Consumers love sweepstakes but they can be expensive to advertise. Make entering competitions or contests easy and fast-all they need to do is to point their phone at the QR Code and they’re entered to win.
Place a QR Code to online links on your website that highlight the product your QR Code is on.

QR Codes are perfect for:

Posters
Banners
Signs
Trade Show Graphics
Trucks, Cars and Bus Vehicle Wraps

tags: MultiColored QR Coded for Speedpro Imaging of SF Peninsula