Tips For Installing Vinyl Lettering

By following the six step process below you can apply a vinyl decal painlessly to any surface avoiding folding tearing or creasing your decal.

Tips for installing vinyl lettering.

Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. This video shows how to install your vinyl lettering or cut vinyl. Water will only be needed on larger decals to ensure that the air bubbles can be pushed out from underneath the vinyl. In each of these i used the body molding as my reference point for measuring.

However they are quick and easy to install. Custom vinyl lettering please note. But you will not need to use water. In most cases the individual letters contained within your vinyl lettering will be appropriately spaced and placed on a single sheet of transfer tape making installation quick and simple.

The bottom layer is the white wax paper backing which protects the vinyl lettering and the adhesive. Tips and tricks for installing cut vinyl vehicle graphics. To apply wall decals start by holding or taping the decal up to check the placement before putting it on since most decals are not reusable. Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface.

However if your vinyl lettering exceeds 48 for colors black and white or 24 for all other colors in both width and height your lettering will be split and placed onto two sheets of transfer tape. The top layer is masking tape which holds the letters in place for easy installation. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. In the examples below i used two different types of decals.

Then line the decal up with your marks and carefully stick it to the area you selected. Next trace around the decal with a pencil so you know exactly where to place it. With the graphics taped into position step back and take a look at the layout. If you are applying 3 high or smaller lettering.

The procedure is done on a glass door however it is the sam. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality.