Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fabric applied directly to the surface?
OrangePiel offers two options for installation of our Clipso Technical Fabrics.
Fixed perimeter tracking
This option allows for a tension based-installation. With our many tracking profiles, we can create different forms and profiles while gaining the benefit of acoustic dampening.
- Capable of curves, straight angles, and a combination of both.
- Utilizing the perimeter tracking technique allows for maximum sound absorption and insulation when coupled with our 1/2”, 1”, or 2” acoustic backing. Form and function.
- No adhesives.
- Easy to install new panel or relocate.
Traditional Wallpaper Technique
- Great method for direct wall application. can be achieved by qualified wallpaper hanger.
- Direct application textiles add a unique style to ordinary walls and ceilings.
While simple in concept, the Clipso Technical Fabric system requires professional installation to insure a quality result. Our Certified Installation Specialists can handle everything from site pre-inspection to the final on-site installation.
You may wish to contract one of our installation specialists to pre-inspect your site. They will handle the taking of all measurements, room layout details, and reference photos. This process will assure the accuracy of complex installations and allow us to give you a firm installation bid.
If you need a clear estimate to plan your project, tell us a little bit more with an inquiry.
Please keep in mind that OrangePiel is indemnified of any responsibility for any damage to our product resulting from improper installation by a non-Clipso certified installation professional.
Can I provide you with my own artwork?
Yes, we work with you digital images, paintings, scans, negatives, slides, etc.
What kind of resolution do I need to provide you with?
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I am an artist, can I use your medium for reproductions?
Yes, we work with artists of varying mediums. Give us call (415.272.7232) or shoot us an email (orange@orangepiel.com), we would be happy to facilitate your art.
Are the wallcoverings vinyl?
No, our wallcoverings are not vinyl. We use PVC-free Clipso materials for printing.
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Does OrangePiel accept credit cards?
Yes. OrangePiel accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
What is UV Light?
Ultraviolet (UV) light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The wavelengths of UV light are between 50 and 400 nanometers (nm, or 1 X 10-9 meters). Visible light has slightly longer wavelengths and x-rays have shorter wavelengths. The Sun emits light at all the different wavelengths in electromagnetic spectrum, but it is ultraviolet waves that are responsible for causing sunburns. Though some ultraviolet waves from the Sun penetrate Earth's atmosphere, most of them are blocked from entering by various gases like Ozone.
What are UV-curable inks?
UV-curable inks have been widely used in the printing industry for over 20 years and their utility continues to grow. Water-based and solvent-based inks used in other inkjet printers contain water or solvents that must evaporate during the drying or curing phase. With UV-curable inks, the curing takes place through the interaction of the ink ingredients and a strong UV light source. Basically, the ink is applied to the material surface and instantly solidified. Since UV contains little or no solvent, there is a lot of interest in using it because of the lack of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which has an appealing environmental effect.
UV-curable inks offer several key benefits for inkjet printers. One of the most notable advantages is the instant dry feature that leaves the graphic essentially cured and tack-free. As a result, UV-curable inks can be printed at high print speeds without the need for large complicated drying systems. Since UVcurable inks don’t dry in the print head, they can eliminate some of the annoying problems associated with cleaning and purging the head to remove clogs. UV-curable inks cure on the surface of the print media instead of penetrating the media like a solvent ink allowing for UV ink to be printed on a wider variety of surfaces. UV-curable prints, much like their solvent counterparts, are very lightfast and completely waterfast.
Do UV inks smell?
The inks do not have a strong odor like solvent inks, although they do have a characteristic odor due to their acrylate components. The vapor pressure of UV-curable inks is very low and the concentration in the atmosphere is therefore extremely low. UV lamps do generate ozone, another characteristic odor that may need to be evacuated or neutralized when printing in a production environment for extended periods of time.