Temporary Outdoor Graphic Film

Abstract

Temporary graphic films that may be applied to rough, outdoor surfaces such as concrete or asphalt pavement are provided. The temporary graphic films are durable, yet easily removed and may include a fracturable material that permits fluid flow to reduce slip and fall situations.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A decorated substrate composite comprising:
 a substrate comprising at least one surface having a roughness average Ra of at least 25 microns; and   a temporary removable graphic assembly adhered to the substrate, the assembly comprising (a) a conformable printable polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface and having a thickness of less than 3 mils, the printable film comprising a blend of cellulose acetate butyrate and sucrose acetate isobutyrate; and (b) a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the adhesive layer adhered to the second surface of the polymeric layer;   the conformable printable polymeric layer conforming to the roughness of the surfaces; and   wherein the temporary removable graphic assembly is removed by applying a high pressure water jet to graphic assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the ratio of cellulose acetate butyrate and sucrose acetate isobutyrate in the blend is within the range of about 7:1 to about 3:1. 
     
     
         3 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises an acrylic emulsion adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , further comprising a print layer on the first surface of the printable polymeric layer. 
     
     
         5 . The substrate composite of  claim 4 , wherein the printable polymeric layer is clear, transparent, opaque, or pigmented. 
     
     
         6 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , further comprising a print layer on the second surface of the printable polymeric layer. 
     
     
         7 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from a group that includes concrete, asphalt, stones, gravel, tile or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the graphic assembly further comprises a plurality of fractures in the printable polymeric layer and the adhesive layer. 
     
     
         9 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the graphic assembly has air egress and repositionability characteristics. 
     
     
         10 . The substrate composite of  claim 1 , wherein the conformable layer includes a blend of fracturable material. 
     
     
         11 . The substrate composite of  claim 10 , wherein the conformable layer with the blend of fracturable material permits fluid flow.