Product Manual

VYCO Vinyl Board Cover
Installation Instructions
For VBC44, VBC55, and
VBC77 series models
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Tools required: Utility knife, straightedge, and 1" double-sided tape.
To Install:
To Clean:
VYCO board cover cleans easily with soap and water or mild
household cleaners. Avoid use of aggressive or abrasive
cleaners as they might damage the vinyl material. Test cleaners
on a small sample or out of the way place before proceeding.
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Unroll and lay flat for at least 24 hours as shown in figure 1.
VYCO is produced and shipped in tension-wound rolls and
needs to relax before being secured to a surface. For best
performance, unroll and lay flat at room temperature for at least
24 hours to allow material to return to its natural, flat state.
Never apply heat directly to VYCO.
Cut to size. All VYCO sheets are shipped slightly oversize
to allow for variations in drawing board and tabletop sizes.
For the best fit, trim down to the exact dimensions of the
surface. This can be done either before or after the VYCO is
adhered. Use a very sharp utility knife and a straightedge to
ensure accuracy.
Clean and prepare table surface. VYCO board cover is soft
and pliable and will conform to the surface beneath. Dirt and
tabletop imperfections under the VYCO will create an uneven
work surface. Be sure to remove all particles of dirt and dust
before attaching VYCO. Deep imperfections can be filled with
wood filler and sanded smooth.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Apply 1" wide double-sided tape to table surface as shown
in figure 2. Leave top liner on tape for time being. For most
applications tape only needs to be used along the top edge
of tabletop. For a more
secure fit, tape can
be applied along
the other three
edges as well.
Hint
Figure 3
VYCO is available in different color combinations and in sheet
sizes ranging from 18" x 24" up to 43½" x 84". Custom sheet
sizes and 10 yard rolls are also available.
VBC44
One side no-glare green, the other a rich cream color.
VBC55
Translucent for lightboxes, glass tabletops, or over graph paper.
VBC77
One side elegant pearl gray, the other a soft matte white.
5-ply VYCO vinyl board cover is designed specifically for the
protection of heavily used surfaces or furniture.
• Self-sealing surface.
• Will not deteriorate, discolor, or crack.
• Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Apply tape along the outer edges only, never in the middle.
1" wide tape is recommended. Use only thin polyester-based
tapes for smooth results. Foam-based tapes are too thick and
will create a raised surface.
Position sheet on tabletop. With the top tape liner still in
place, position the VYCO on the tabletop in its exact location.
Then, without moving the sheet, raise back the top edge and
peel off the tape liner beneath. Lay the sheet back down and
press securely. Smooth VYCO out from the center to prevent
wrinkling, as shown in
figure 3, before
following the
same procedure
with other tape
edges, if so
desired.
CAUTION: Not for applications that use heat guns, glue guns, soldering irons, or other direct, high-heat sources. Phthalate vapors may be
released under high heat. In case of inhalation of heated vapors, seek fresh air.