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Overlays
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Protect and enhance the beauty of your graphic. Clear plastic protective overlay windows are approx. 20
mils/ .020" thick or 40 mils thick for larger frames. Overlays are PETG plastic and are flexible, super clear high grade
plastic that will not crack and are ideal for use in these frames. You can also use your own acrylic style "overlay" if you
wish.
Backers =
Black styrene plastic, 40 mil / .040" thick, for a very thin profile frame. Backers are.125” thick for Slide-In
frames. Other backer options available.
For FlipUp frames
The overlay windows will protect your graphic and enhance its appearance.
But, the overlays and backers are separately priced options and are not mandatory for the frame.
The FlipUp frame grips your graphic on all 4 edges and the wall acts as the "backer" -since the graphic lies in the frame
cavity -flat against the wall. But it's your choice to have a backer, as it may help smooth out a thin poster graphic, or if
you're mounting frame to an uneven surface. Thicker mounted graphics don't need a backer.
An option is to purchase 2 overlays for a frame. 1 would act as the "backer" and then can be switched out with the front
overlay when it gets damaged or worn. For larger frames, the overlay and backer are sent rolled up. They quickly flatten
out once placed in the frame.
For Slide-In frames
Typically, you'll need an overlay and backer for this frame.
The poster graphic is "sandwiched" between the overlay and backer and then "slid" into the frame.
You will need the overlay and backer to retain the poster in the frame, since this frame does not “grip”
the poster on all 4 sides as the FlipUp frame does.
If using a thicker-rigid-mounted graphic, you don't need the overlay and backer, unless you want the overlay to protect
and/or enhance the image.
Slide-In Backers =
Typically 3mm / .125" thick corrugated black plastic.
Frames are usually sent assembled when 22" x 28" and smaller, and un-assembled when larger. Frame assembly is fast
and easy, instructions and corner hardware are included, takes a few minutes. For larger un-assembled frames, if you
purchase the overlay and backer, they would be sent "rolled up" in a box. After the frame is assembled, the un-rolled
backer/overlay is installed and will quickly flatten out..
Overlay
Backer
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Overlays and Backers
Manufactured by:
Alpina Manufacturing LLC
Tel: 1-800-915-2828
Fax: 1-800-217-9431
e-mail: [email protected]
www.fastchangeframes.com
Maximum size available for overlays
and backers are 48” x 72”