When a glass film or wall covering project is spec’d on your job, one of the first decisions is whether to use MetWest’s full-service installation team or to take advantage of a print-and-ship arrangement where panels are shipped to your site for local installation. 

Both options have their place. Here’s how to choose. 

Full-Service Installation: What It Includes 

With full-service installation, MetWest handles everything from production through finished installation: 

• In-house printing and production 

• Panel packaging optimized for transport and field application 

• MetWest-trained installation crew dispatched to your site 

• Pre-installation surface prep and substrate assessment 

• Post-installation walkthrough and punch list resolution 

Full-service is the right choice for complex projects, large-scale wall murals, multi-surface installations, and any job where precision alignment or pattern matching is critical. 

Print & Ship: What It Includes 

With print-and-ship, MetWest handles production and ships finished panels to your jobsite. Your crew or a local sub handles installation: 

• Production and QC at MetWest’s facility 

• Panels shipped with installation instructions and trim guidelines 

• Technical support by phone or video if your crew needs guidance 

Print-and-ship works well for straightforward glass film applications, smaller projects in remote locations, and projects where a qualified local installer is already on the team. 

Factors to Consider 

Ask yourself these questions to determine which option is right: 

• Is the application complex? Large murals, multi-panel pattern matching, or curved surfaces require experienced hands — choose full-service 

• Do you have a qualified local installer? Glass film application has a learning curve. If your sub hasn’t done it before, full-service reduces risk 

• What’s the project location? MetWest serves the greater Southern California region for full-service and ships nationwide for print-and-ship 

• What’s the project value? For high-visibility, high-value installations, full-service protects your quality exposure