FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about utility box wraps cost, materials, timelines, or what to expect? Here are answers to the questions we hear most often about planning, designing, and installing utility box wraps.
HOW MUCH DO UTILITY BOX WRAPS COST?
Utility box wraps cost depends on the size of the cabinet, the materials used, the design approach, and the number of boxes in the project. Most pricing is based on cost per square foot. If you share your project details with us, we can provide a more accurate quote for your specific scope.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS?
Here’s a quick peek at our process:
1. Price Estimation: We start by learning the basics of your project, including your goals, timeline, and overall scope.
Customer Details: We gather your contact information and any key details we need to move the project forward smoothly.
Number of Cabinets: We confirm how many cabinets or surfaces are included so we can accurately plan production and installation.
Location: We review the project location to understand logistics, access, and scheduling needs.
Model and Specs: We identify the cabinet models and specifications to ensure the wraps are produced to fit correctly.
2. Site Survey: We or our clients complete a site survey to collect the details required for design, production, and installation. If we are not the ones completing the site survey, we provide teams with documents on how to measure the cabinets to make sure you get all the information we need to wrap your cabinet.
Measurements: We take accurate measurements so each wrap is sized properly for the surface.
Photos: We gather photos of the cabinets and the surrounding area to help with planning and design.
Condition: We review the condition of each cabinet or surface to flag any issues before installation.
3. Design Selection: Next, we determine the right design direction for your project.
Solid, Faux, or Custom: Depending on your goals, we can create a solid color wrap, faux finish, or fully custom design.
Samples: When needed, we provide samples to help guide the design and material selection process.
Mock-Ups: We create mock-ups so you can review how the finished wraps will look before production begins.
4. Purchase Order: Once the project is approved, we finalize the purchase order and confirm the next steps.
Final Price: We provide final pricing based on the approved scope, design, and project details.
Schedule: We establish a schedule for production, shipping, preparation, and installation.
Down Payment: A down payment is collected to begin production and secure your project timeline.
5. Design Approval: Before anything moves into production, we make sure the final design is approved.
6. Production and Shipping: Once approved, your wraps are produced and shipped according to the project schedule.
7. Cabinet Preparation: If the project is local, we prepare the cabinets or surfaces to help ensure proper installation and long-term performance. If your project is outside of Montana, In most cases, clients or the city typically will take care of prepping the cabinets before installation. But if you need any information on what needs to be done to make sure they're in the proper condition, we’re here to instruct and help.
8. Installation: Our team or trusted installer network completes the wrap installation with attention to fit and finish.
9. Customer Acceptance: After installation, we review the completed project with you and confirm everything meets expectations.
10. Final Invoice: Once the project is complete and accepted, we issue the final invoice.
WHAT TYPE OF IMAGES CAN YOU WRAP A BOX WITH?
We work with local artists, photographers, and historic societies to create designs that reflect each community’s character. In addition to local art and photography, we can also work with infographics, wayfinding signage, custom imagery, and faux textures designed to help a cabinet blend into its surroundings
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Once the design is finalized, installation is typically completed within 2 to 4 weeks. For larger projects, including orders over 50 cabinets in a single month, we work with the customer to establish a reasonable timeline.
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We produce our cabinet wraps using high-quality 3M vinyl and comformable, graffiti-resistant laminate developed exclusively for Clean Slate Group. Cabinet wraps are printed on 2 mil conformable vinyl and finished with an optically clear UV-protective gloss laminate that helps resist abrasion, scratching, spray paint, markers, adhesives, and chemicals.
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The vinyl has an approximate life expectancy of 7 years. Clean Slate Group also notes that communities can generally expect cabinets to stay vibrant for around 5 years, with some wraps installed in 2011 still remaining in the field.
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Clean Slate Group offers a 1-year material warranty from the date of installation and a 1-year installation warranty from the date of installation. This warranty only includes issue with the material itself of the material itself. It does not cover intentional damage to the wrap.
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Yes. Through our installer network, we can complete projects anywhere in the world.
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Clean Slate Group has beautified and protected more than 50 communities across the United States since 2011.
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Yes. Clean Slate Group’s wraps are combo of conformable, graffiti-resistant vinyl and laminate designed to be paired with vinyl for added protection.
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Yes. We love using local art, photography, historical images, and custom visuals to reflect each community’s distinct character.
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Yes, our CSG Protect material can help preserve graphics, sensitive electronics, lighting, and other products or surfaces that need moisture, chemical, and UV resistance.
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Yes. Clean Slate Group’s materials help reduce maintenance and protect the investment by making vandalism easier to remove.
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To get a more accurate estimate for utility box wraps cost, it helps to know the number of cabinets, approximate sizes, project location, artwork needs, and desired timeline.
Need Support?
Still have questions about utility box wraps cost, timelines, materials, or artwork? Reach out and our team will help you find the right next step for your project.
Ready to Start Wrapping?
Whether you’re planning one cabinet or a larger community project, we’re here to help you move from concept to installation with clear guidance and accurate pricing.