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Originally Posted by Jazeira
Ok. I've already done exstensive google searches. I can find lots of contact paper, but nothing that is light blue or cloud patterened.
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Sorry, I thought you meant you could not find CP in general vs. in the exact colors you wanted. My misunderstanding.
I have used clear CP, so if you can find the exact color paint you want and just cover it with clear you will more or less get the same effect.
If you want a glossier look, there is also vinyl film like that used in the graphics industry. It is much more durable than even the old CP and actually cheaper when bought in bulk. And if you're really willing to search you can find it in just about any color, but it will be glossy. I bought a roll of a the cheapest calendered vinyl film I could find and paid about 26 cents per square foot. But I ordered enough to get free shipping.
I did extensive research on the stuff and even found a graphics company out on the east cost that had been hired to apply it to the inside of animal exhibits at a zoo. Basically what they told me was that for this type of application there is no benefit to going with a more expensive vinyl film or one with a greater "year rating". Inside a reptile cage they will all hold up the same, even when exposed to artificial UV light. The only reason to spend more money is to get the color you want.
I'm sure I ordered mine from Beacongrahics.com.
Now that I think about it, I have seen clear vinyl films as well, although I'm not sure if it was at Beacon.
Ordering the stuff in small quantity may get expensive, I'm not sure. But I guess Contact Paper is pretty expensive.
Oh yeah, one other advantage to vinyl film is that it comes in a lot of different widths, which can save money. I planned to 30" deep cages and racks so I ordered a 30" wide roll. That way I don't need to double it up with an overlap.