California-based graphics specialist VIVAS Inc. selected Drytac SpotOn White Matte to produce and install large-format wall graphics for a Google for Startups event in San Francisco, delivering high-impact branding with easy installation and clean, damage-free removal.
VIVAS Inc., a specialist in commercial graphics and branded environments, recently used Drytac SpotOn White Matte to transform an event space in San Francisco for Google for Startups, delivering vibrant, large-format graphics while protecting the venue’s existing walls and painted surfaces.
With many years of experience, VIVAS Inc. provides wall and window graphics, signage, and custom displays for businesses across the United States. Traditionally focused on permanent office branding and retail graphics, the company expanded into the events industry in 2024, responding to growing demand for temporary branded environments and short-term installations.
For the Google for Startups event, held at The Aviary in San Francisco, VIVAS Inc. produced and installed six large-format wall graphics. The largest measured an impressive 90 ft. (27 m) wide by 15 ft. (5 m) high, while the remaining five averaged approximately 20 ft. (6 m) wide by 8 ft. (2 m) high. The challenge was to create a visually striking branded environment with exceptional print quality and a premium matte finish, without damaging the venue’s painted walls during installation or removal.
In September 2026, VIVAS Inc. founder and Project Manager Luis Vivas attended PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, specifically looking for suitable graphic materials to support the company’s growing event business. During the show, he connected with the Drytac team and learned more about its range of self-adhesive solutions for temporary applications.
“It was a real pleasure to meet the Drytac team in Las Vegas,” says Luis Vivas. “That trip was specifically to source good vinyl for the event industry. We put Drytac to work almost immediately, and the performance was excellent.”
For the Google for Startups project, VIVAS Inc. selected Drytac SpotOn White Matte, a printable self-adhesive film featuring Drytac’s innovative dot-pattern adhesive technology. Designed for short-term indoor or outdoor graphics, SpotOn White Matte allows for easy, bubble-free installation and repositioning without the need for specialist application tools or techniques.
The material was particularly well suited to this short-term event, where graphics needed to be removed without affecting the underlying surfaces. SpotOn White Matte is designed for temporary applications, making it an ideal choice for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events where clean removal is a priority. Selecting a material appropriate to the intended installation duration is essential, as adhesive properties can change over extended periods.
The material was purchased through Montroy Sign & Graphic Products, a Drytac distributor in California.
“This was our first time using Drytac, and there was no room for mistakes,” says Luis Vivas. “We had previously used other brands for temporary event graphics, but they didn’t perform the way we needed them to. The most important requirement for this project was making sure we didn’t damage the venue’s beautiful walls.”
The graphics were printed using Roland TrueVIS VG3 and TrueVIS 640 printing equipment, with approximately 25 panels produced at 15 ft. (5 m) high and a further 50 panels at 8 ft. (2 m) high. A team of six installers applied the graphics to smooth, matte-painted walls, with installation work at heights of up to 25 ft. (8 m) making ease of handling and accurate positioning particularly important.
SpotOn White Matte’s dot-pattern adhesive technology allowed the team to reposition panels, achieve precise overlaps, and apply the graphics without trapped air bubbles. The material’s matte finish also eliminated the need for additional lamination, helping simplify production.
“The repositionability and bubble-free application were extremely important for our installers, especially when working at 25 ft.,” Luis Vivas explains. “The material was easy to manage, allowed us to achieve perfect overlaps, and made the entire installation process much more straightforward. Being bubble-free was key to our success.”
Following the event, the graphics were removed successfully without causing damage to the venue’s painted walls, meeting the project’s most critical requirement.
“I was impressed with everything about the material,” Luis Vivas adds. “It was easy to install, easy to remove, and didn’t require lamination. Most importantly, it caused no damage to the walls when the graphics were removed.”
The completed installation transformed the venue into a cohesive branded environment for Google for Startups, with the client particularly impressed by the quality of the finished graphics and the damage-free removal.
“Our clients had an immediate ‘wow factor’ when they saw the finished installation,” Luis Vivas concludes. “They highlighted the quality of the graphics and, importantly, the fact that no damage occurred. For us, the project was a 100% success, and Drytac delivered exactly what we needed.”
The success of the project has demonstrated the value of SpotOn White Matte for VIVAS Inc. as the company continues to expand its temporary event graphics offering, providing a reliable solution for high-impact, short-term branding where easy installation, professional results, and clean removal are essential.
