A longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Mike Loftus serves as the president of MLE Merchandising and Sign Solutions. Since establishing the company two decades ago, Mike Loftus of Elmhurst, IL, has increased the revenue of MLE to over $40 million and now oversees dozens of employees in 14 states.

Among its merchandising and sign solutions, MLE offers vinyl printing. Printed vinyl products include outdoor banners and signs for commercial marketing. However, vinyl boasts a broad spectrum of applications not confined to marketing.

To create a vinyl print at home, you do not need to invest in a special commercial printer. A traditional inkjet photo printer is sufficient. You can purchase printable vinyl sheets online, in craft stores, or in office supply stores.

Inkjet printable vinyl sheets are readily cut to paper sizes by manufacturers, so you will not need to cut the sheet before placing it in your inkjet printer. Printable vinyl sheets also have adhesive backs, so you can stick the sheet to a wall or other solid surfaces. The process of duplicating an image on an inkjet printable vinyl sheet is no different from printing on a regular sheet of paper.