Gretchen--
We had basically the same paint/wall issues in one of our galleries and we
have found that the best thing to use (for temporary labels/literature) has
been  "Applique Film".  We buy it for about .99 per sheet from our local
arts/graphics store.  All we do is run it through a laser printer and cut
out  the individual labels and stick them directly to the wall.  When you
finish with them, we simply pull them right off.  If they leave any adhesive
on the wall we just lightly sand or use 'Goo Gone'. We usually have them up
for about 3 months.  The film is clear (usually with a matt finish) so to
show off the lettering and not the label, etc.  For other literature or
lettering that tends to be larger than would fit on the 81/2 by 11 paper we
go with vinyl wall text.  If you have other questions and if this is what
you are looking for-let me know.

    Brook
--
Brook Greene
Program Assistant
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
ASU Box 32139
733 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3017 Gallery
(828) 262-6370 Fax


On 2/27/03 10:31 AM, "Gretchen Kriner" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> A recent construction project provided the art center where I work with new
> gallery space.  The walls in our old galleries were covered in
> fabric.  When we needed to attach information about a work of art to the
> walls we used velcro as the "adhesive."  However, the walls of our new
> galleries are just painted drywall.  We thought we might attach the
> literature to the walls using temporary mounting putty, but that leaves an
> oily stain behind after it is removed.  I think this would be difficult to
> paint over as the oil stain might seep through.  I am concerned that scotch
> tape would either remove paint or leave adhesive residue behind.  And while
> we don't have a choice as far as attaching the art to the wall, we'd like
> to avoid puncturing the wall for attaching literature.  The more patching
> and painting there is, the shorter the aesthetic life span of the drywall
> (not to mention that excess repair work requires more time and
> manpower).  What might we use to temporarily adhere literature to the walls
> that would not damage the paint and/or drywall?  Would a Filmoplast product
> be serviceable?  Is there a better option/product that I am unaware of?  Or
> is damage to the wall something we just have to live with?  By the way, the
> paint used on the drywall is of the latex variety.  It has a very flat
> finish and is taupe colored.
>
> Gretchen Kriner
> Exhibitions Volunteer
> Fitton Center for Creative Arts
> Hamilton, OH
>
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