Applying Vinyl To A Painted Surface

Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface.

Applying vinyl to a painted surface.

Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. How long should i wait before applying my new decals. Cricut vinyl is a removable wall and window decals perfect for creating home décor.

If applying to interior walls they should be painted with a semi gloss paint. I ve been making some painted wood plaques and instead of sten. The difference with painted surfaces is that the paint must be fully cured and well bonded to the surface. First it will depend on what type of paint you used.

I just painted my walls. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. With the application tape still intact squeegee the decal to the surface by applying pressure with smooth even strokes. However in our professional opinion it would be better to wait 30 days.

If you want a smoother finish for a minimalist look lightly sand the item first and wipe clean. Whether it is hurried installers working by the job or inexperienced applicators who don t understand the process contaminated substrates are one of the leading causes of vinyl failure. Vinyl letters do not work well on surfaces painted with flat latex paints. Surfaces painted with oil based enamels work best.

Preparing the surface may seem like an obvious part of the vinyl installation process but often time it is the most obvious steps that people miss. Use a natural bristle brush or you can opt for chalk paint in a spray can. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. Painted surfaces must be completely cured before applying vinyl.

For a newly painted surface that takes at least two weeks. Cutting applying vinyl. Test on a hidden part of the piece to see if you like the effect. Watch our video as we go step by step on how to cut and apply our cricut vinyl.

The surface must be smooth. You can apply chalk paint over most clean dry surfaces that are paintable or have already been painted. Feb 21 2017 this is more of a tip than it is a vinyl tutorial and it s a pretty easy one.