Instructions For Applying Vinyl Lettering

Newly painted surfaces applying vinyl over a freshly painted surface.

Instructions for applying vinyl lettering.

We do supply test pieces with each order which you can use to practice with. These instructions are essential for applying self adhesive signs wall words quotes vehicle graphics and window art. Masking tape level hand squeegee application spray pin or exacto knife optional. Apply within two weeks of receipt.

If the surface is too hot to touch it is too hot to install vinyl lettering also. You need to wait at least 30 days before doing so. Before you apply your image to your shirt make sure and iron the shirt first to remove any wrinkles and prepare the garment. 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.

Vinyl letters will not adhere to rough surfaces such as raw wood chipped peeling paint cloth rubber or unpainted metal. Lettering should never be installed when the outside ambient temperature is below 50 f 10 c. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. If a letter sticks to the transfer paper put the transfer paper back over it and rub it a few more times.

Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. This generally indicates in excess of 90 f. Your vinyl lettering application should now resemble the image on the left. The following tools are recommended when applying vinyl decals or lettering.

Remove the transfer paper. Application instructions for single color vinyl decals and stickers. The instructions for small decals are for applying small decals for cell phones laptops car windows and other similar surfaces. 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. Please note that these instructions are not for rear window graphics. Instructions for flat surfaces applying your custom vinyl graphic is easy enough to do by yourself. Please read completely before you start.

This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. The instructions for large decals are for larger car window decals storefront windows or wall decals. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. 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.

The top hinge method is suitable for most applications and the center hinge method works better for wider decals. Instructions for applying vinyl lettering and graphics. Carefully and slowly peel away the transfer paper from the back of your decal.