Instructions For Applying Vinyl Lettering

Instructions for applying vinyl lettering and graphics.

Instructions for applying vinyl lettering.

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. Newly painted surfaces applying vinyl over a freshly painted surface. This is the last and sometimes the longest step in applying a vinyl wall decal.

These instructions are essential for applying self adhesive signs wall words quotes vehicle graphics and window art. Please read completely before you start. Apply within two weeks of receipt. Please note that these instructions are not for rear window graphics.

The top hinge method is suitable for most applications and the center hinge method works better for wider decals. The instructions for small decals are for applying small decals for cell phones laptops car windows and other similar surfaces. Rubbing the vinyl letters against the wall 6. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal.

Next position the vinyl on the shirt with the vinyl facing down and. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. 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. The following tools are recommended when applying vinyl decals or lettering.

Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. The instructions for large decals are for larger car window decals storefront windows or wall decals. Application instructions for single color vinyl decals and stickers. Carefully and slowly peel away the transfer paper from the back of your decal.

Your vinyl lettering application should now resemble the image on the left. Most vinyl transfers require a very hot iron setting to adhere the vinyl so be sure to read the heat transfer vinyl s instructions before ironing. We do supply test pieces with each order which you can use to practice with. Lettering should never be installed when the outside ambient temperature is below 50 f 10 c.

Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. Masking tape level hand squeegee application spray pin or exacto knife optional. Remove the transfer paper. Instructions for flat surfaces applying your custom vinyl graphic is easy enough to do by yourself.

If a letter sticks to the transfer paper put the transfer paper back over it and rub it a few more times. You need to wait at least 30 days before doing so. This generally indicates in excess of 90 f.