Quick answer
An OEM floor protection film order can be customised across eight dimensions: film thickness (gauge), construction and base material, adhesive system and tack level, roll width, roll length and core size, printing, packing and labelling. Gauge and construction determine what the film can survive on site; adhesive, width and roll format determine how it performs for the user; printing, packing and labelling determine whether it can be sold under your own brand. Most private-label programmes change five or six of the eight, and the ones that matter most are usually the two that are hardest to change later: construction and adhesive.
1. Film thickness — the gauge decision
Thickness sets the film's basic capability. Decoration floor protection film is produced across roughly 30–150 µm, and the classes behave differently rather than simply scaling up:
- 30–40 µm — a dust and light-marks barrier for short jobs. Not a true floor protector.
- 50–60 µm — the commercial default for interior decoration and renovation work.
- 70–90 µm — where trolleys, scaffolding and heavy foot traffic are expected.
- 100 µm and above — machinery, welding and long-duration protection, where a sealed, solvent-resistant surface is needed.
Because thickness is specified in the product itself rather than added later, it should be fixed before artwork, packing or roll format are agreed. Our guide to choosing the right thickness covers the trade-offs in detail.
2. Construction and base material
Two films of the same gauge can perform very differently if the construction differs. The purpose-built lines include self-adhesive anti-slip floor mat, leather film, PO plus cotton film, PVC plus surface mat, transparent PVC mat, OPP printing composite material and woven fabric EVA mat constructions.
This is the axis buyers most often leave to the supplier, and it is the one with the largest effect on how the product behaves in service. If your market needs a mat that stays flat on an uneven screed, or a film that must be walked on wet, the construction — not the gauge — is what decides it.
3. Adhesive system and tack level
For self-adhesive constructions, the adhesive has three separate jobs: hold the film down, resist water and dust, and release without leaving residue. Each can be tuned.
- Tack level — a higher tack suits vertical or trafficked surfaces; a lower tack suits delicate finishes where residue is the greater risk.
- Residue behaviour — matters most on long-duration projects, where film stays down for weeks.
- Surface compatibility — the same adhesive behaves differently on polished tile, cured screed, timber and coated floors.
If you are choosing between self-adhesive and loose-lay constructions at the same time, this comparison sets out where each belongs.
4. Width, roll length and core size
These three are the practical customisation dimensions, and they are the ones distributors notice first because they determine how the product handles at the point of sale and on site.
| Dimension | What it changes | Typical driver |
|---|---|---|
| Roll width | Coverage per pass, overlap waste, weight per roll | Standard corridor and room widths in your market |
| Roll length | Units per carton, price point, handling weight | Retail price band and manual handling limits |
| Core size | Fit with applicators, dispensers and existing hardware | The equipment your customers already own |
| Perforation or pre-cut formats | Whether the film is laid in one pass or in sections | DIY versus trade channel |
5. Printing, packing and labelling
The last three axes are what turn a product into your product rather than a generic roll:
- Printing — branding or instructions printed on the film or its liner, subject to the construction used.
- Packing — shrink wrap, individual retail bag, printed sleeve or display carton.
- Labelling — product name, size, gauge, usage instructions, barcode and market-required information.
They should be specified with the artwork supplied in a usable format, because packing dimensions follow the roll format, and the roll format follows the width and length decisions above.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Which customisation should I decide first?
A: Construction and gauge. Every other decision — adhesive, width, roll length, packing — is influenced by what the film is made of and how thick it is. Changing construction after artwork and packing are approved means reworking all three.
Q: Can I customise only the packing and keep the rest standard?
A: Yes, and it is a common first private-label step. Packing, labelling and printing can be changed on an existing construction, which keeps the technical risk low while establishing your brand in the channel.
Q: Is a custom width more expensive per square metre?
A: Not necessarily. Narrower rolls use more material for the same covered area because of overlap, and wider rolls reduce labour on site. The right width is the one that matches the rooms it will actually be used in.
Q: How much does printing change the specification?
A: Printing is applied in a separate process and may affect which constructions are available, and how the film is packed. It should be raised at quotation stage rather than after sampling.
Specify the film you actually need
Green Protect manufactures decoration floor protective film across the full 30–150 µm range, in self-adhesive, lightweight, high-elasticity, flame-retardant and paint-specific constructions, with OEM and ODM programmes available for distributors and private-label brands. Send us the site conditions, the market and the roll format you want to sell, and our engineering team will recommend the construction, gauge and adhesive combination — then quote it as one specification rather than a list of parts.