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Offline ericheartsu

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Concrete
« on: June 26, 2017, 09:57:14 AM »
has anyone ever screen printed on concrete before? We have the opportunity to screen print our logo on the floor of a warehouse we just built before we seal it, but I wasn't sure what mesh and ink we should use?
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Offline Maxie

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2017, 02:41:36 PM »
I would use floor paint and a course mesh.
Just throw it away after use.
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Offline ZooCity

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2017, 04:25:52 PM »
I wonder if you could print a stain successfully, maybe if you thicken it?  That'd be a tight look.

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2017, 04:47:36 PM »
Like i'm just wondering if we could use acrylic ink on the floor, or if that would be to thin.
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Offline brandon

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2017, 05:56:04 PM »
Use concrete paint base and you can tint it with water base pigments. Concrete soaks it into it

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2017, 06:21:14 PM »
We print a ton on wood and use a two part epoxy. I do not think there would be an issue with adhesion to concrete.

My 2 c is use a really high mesh,  on smooth surfaces anything below 230 would have jagged edges.

We use up to 380 on wood and it is super smooth, and nice edges.

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2017, 08:16:15 PM »
Cut Vinyl. Poly over it.
I spend too much money on equipment...

Offline mk162

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2017, 08:53:11 AM »
i second the vinyl.  Or you can use the vinyl as a stencil and spray paint it.

Offline domineight

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2017, 08:41:20 PM »
A thin vinyl.

Or if you wanted to do something tricky I imagine a digital/inkjet print on tissue would be pretty effective.  Seal a piece of floor first, carefully lay it out, squeegee it flat and seal over top.

If you had quite light concrete I'd be tempted to give it a go. Be a bit selective with your colour choices so you get good contrast.

Offline Prince Art

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2017, 10:33:41 PM »
Or if you wanted to do something tricky I imagine a digital/inkjet print on tissue would be pretty effective.  Seal a piece of floor first, carefully lay it out, squeegee it flat and seal over top.

If you had quite light concrete I'd be tempted to give it a go. Be a bit selective with your color choices so you get good contrast.


This makes me think of the way surfboard graphics are applied. Or even water slide decals. Might be a good idea! I don't think I'd have the guts to slap a screen down on the floor, and hope against a misprint on an unfamiliar substrate - especially with ink that's supposed to be permanent. I'd be looking for something foolproof.



Edit: I said the above, then saw Domineight's last post here: http://www.theshirtboard.com/index.php/topic,73.2895.html  Looks like he's got know-how, and guts, that I don't.  :P
« Last Edit: July 03, 2017, 10:43:16 PM by Prince Art »
Nice guys laugh last.

Offline domineight

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Re: Concrete
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2017, 05:02:53 AM »
Could always just use 3M floor graphic media and the overlay.
Pretty safe, and it'd probably last longer than the sealer.

Imagine screwing it up and having to redo a section of the floor. Like coming in the next day to see your nice clean print frying up under the sealer.