Morris Designs, with materials from Innotech, wrapped the tiny structure
Morris Designs has installed General Formulation’s GF830 AutoMark Drift cast vinyl, from Innotech, for a project for YouTube creators, the Professional Idiots.
The Professional Idiots, a YouTube channel known for its crazy build projects, recently took on the challenge of constructing a mobile ‘tiny home’ on the back of an abandoned tipper truck.
The structural build was a success, but visually, the raw aluminium box left a lot to be desired, especially when based in rural Italy.
Toby Marshall, presenter for Professional Idiots, said: “We wanted our amazing metal home to completely blend in with the beautiful surroundings and buildings of the Italian countryside.”
The YouTubers contacted James Morris of Morris Designs to wrap the entire structure, to achieve the tile and brick effect illusion and ensure it could withstand the rigors of outdoor living, Morris Designs used General Formulations GF830 AutoMark Drift cast vinyl supplied directly by Innotech.
However, there were challenges as the exterior of the tiny home was built using hundreds of pop rivets, covering them would require expert installation.
James Morris explained: “Wrapping an aluminium box covered in hundreds of pop rivets is a nightmare, because every single bump is a potential failure point.
“This is exactly why we specified the General Formulations GF830 AutoMark cast vinyl from Innotech. It has unbelievable stretch and conformability, meaning we could heat it, roll it tight around every single rivet, and trust the adhesion to hold firm.”
Mr Marshall concluded: “It just looks like the texture of the brick, making it look just like a rustic Italian-style wall.
“We want to send out a massive thank you to Morris Designs for coming down and installing this thing. And also big thanks to Innotech for providing the wrap vinyl from General Formulations.”
