FAQ

Everything you might ask.

And if your question isn't here, email a polymer scientist.

Which version do I need — HOT or COLD?

If your printer has a heated bed (most modern FDM printers), pick HOT. If it doesn't (entry-level printers, education / classroom fleets, or you only print PLA at room temp), pick COLD. Both are $7.

Will EZ-Stik fit my printer?

Yes. We stock eight sizes from 160 mm to 600 mm, and the film cuts to any shape with household scissors. Pick the size that's the same or one step bigger than your bed, then trim it down.

How long does a sheet last?

100+ prints, easy. Power users on PLA report 300+ prints per sheet. Lifetime depends on filament, print temps, and how often you wipe with isopropyl alcohol.

How do I apply it?

Wipe your bed with isopropyl alcohol, peel the backing in one piece, lay the film flat on the bed, and smooth out bubbles from the center to the edges. Five minutes from package to first print.

Does it work with PETG? PETG sticks to everything…

Yes — start with the bed at 70 °C and only go up if needed. EZ-Stik is one of the few surfaces where PETG releases cleanly without bonding permanently.

Can I use it on textured PEI / spring steel beds?

Yes. EZ-Stik adheres to glass, aluminum, smooth PEI, and textured PEI surfaces. The self-adhesive backing handles all of them.

What about ABS? Big parts always lift on me.

EZ-Stik HOT is built for this. Run the bed at 100–110 °C, use an enclosure if you can, and let it fully cool before removing the part. Parts come right off the surface intact.

What's the chemistry?

EZ-Stik is a three-layer polymer film: a proprietary surface coating that bonds with hot filament, a high-temperature polymer core, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing. The patent-protected formulation took 200 attempts to land.

Made in the USA?

Yes. Designed, formulated, and shipped from Kings Mills, Ohio since 2014.

Do you offer bulk / wholesale pricing?

Yes — for schools, makerspaces, libraries, and small print farms. Email info@geckotek.co or use the contact form for tiered pricing.

How do I clean / maintain it?

Wipe with isopropyl alcohol every 5–10 prints. Don't use acetone, soap, or aggressive solvents — they'll degrade the surface coating.

Can I print directly on EZ-Stik without a raft or brim?

Yes, for the vast majority of parts. EZ-Stik gives you enough adhesion that rafts are usually unnecessary. For very large or warpage-prone parts, a 1" brim is helpful.