Applying Laminate And Vinyl Lettering To Wood

The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well.

Applying laminate and vinyl lettering to wood.

Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl. If it s been painted or sealed allow a few weeks for the paint or sealant to cure before applying vinyl. If you have a choice of paint use 1shot or an enamel paint. I came across your post prior to my first attempt to try htv on wood.

Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter. This short video shows you how to weed vinyl apply transfer paper and apply the vinyl to wood. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. Apply the 651 vinyl as usual and then with a teflon sheet between your project and iron iron the decal for 10 15 seconds.

Use the time and temperature for the brand of iron on you are using. Here is the brand of transfer paper that i use i do not ge. Leave the paper backing on your vinyl lettering and plan out the spacing and design of your project. Leaving the backing on your vinyl will allow you to place with the placement of your letters before applying them to the wood.

Clean the back face of the laminate with mineral spirits to remove any contaminants or dirt that could compromise the glue bond. As always you will want to mirror your design and cut with the good or shiny side down on the mat. Hold the laminate down firmly against the saw table with a push pad so it doesn t flutter near the blade. Use a pressing cloth or teflon sheet to help protect the wood around your design.

The downside of using htv is that sometimes the adhesive can leak around the edges of the decal. Thanks for all of your tips and tricks. I did have one mistake happen i started to peel up the backing too quickly and one piece of vinyl stuck to the one next to it so i d like to remove that little part and re apply with new vinyl. Use a ruler pencil and tape to ensure the proper placement of your wording.

The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere. One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces. Use compressed air or a shop vacuum to give the substrate surface we re using mdf here a good cleaning too.