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Can I apply pressure sensitive films over latex painted surfaces?

April 26, 2017films latex painted pressure sensitive surfaces

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Can I apply pressure sensitive films over latex painted surfaces?

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No. Latex paints contain surfactants (soap-like chemicals) that leach onto the surface throughout its life, causing adhesive failure. Latex paints also contain plasticizers which can migrate to the adhesives in many pressure sensitive films, also causing failure.