Instructions For Applying Vinyl Lettering

This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal.

Instructions for applying vinyl lettering.

This is the last and sometimes the longest step in applying a vinyl wall decal. We do supply test pieces with each order which you can use to practice with. The top hinge method is suitable for most applications and the center hinge method works better for wider decals. Application instructions for single color vinyl decals and stickers.

Instructions for applying vinyl lettering and graphics. These instructions are essential for applying self adhesive signs wall words quotes vehicle graphics and window art. Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. Please read completely before you start.

Your vinyl letters consist of three parts the top sheet of application tape the bottom backing sheet and the vinyl letters themselves in the middle. Rubbing the vinyl letters against the wall 6. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. Carefully and slowly peel away the transfer paper from the back of your decal.

Newly painted surfaces applying vinyl over a freshly painted surface. You need to wait at least 30 days before doing so. This generally indicates in excess of 90 f. Remove the transfer paper.

Your vinyl lettering application should now resemble the image on the left. Vinyl letters will not adhere to rough surfaces such as raw wood chipped peeling paint cloth rubber or unpainted metal. If the surface is too hot to touch it is too hot to install vinyl lettering also. Beginning on either side separate the transfer tape see through top layer of vinyl application and firmly grab and hold the application backing thick solid white sheet.

If a letter sticks to the transfer paper put the transfer paper back over it and rub it a few more times. Next position the vinyl on the shirt with the vinyl facing down and. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. The back side of the vinyl letters have the adhesive on them.

The instructions for small decals are for applying small decals for cell phones laptops car windows and other similar surfaces. Before you apply your image to your shirt make sure and iron the shirt first to remove any wrinkles and prepare the garment. Instructions for flat surfaces applying your custom vinyl graphic is easy enough to do by yourself. Please note that these instructions are not for rear window graphics.

The instructions for large decals are for larger car window decals storefront windows or wall decals. Masking tape level hand squeegee application spray pin or exacto knife optional. The following tools are recommended when applying vinyl decals or lettering.