Applying Vinyl To A Painted Surface

With the application tape still intact squeegee the decal to the surface by applying pressure with smooth even strokes.

Applying vinyl to a painted surface.

Vinyl letters do not work well on surfaces painted with flat latex paints. Feb 21 2017 this is more of a tip than it is a vinyl tutorial and it s a pretty easy one. How long should i wait before applying my new decals. If applying to interior walls they should be painted with a semi gloss paint.

If you want a smoother finish for a minimalist look lightly sand the item first and wipe clean. Place the left side of the decal down on the surface taking care to line up the lines you drew in the previous step. 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. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal.

Latex paint takes up to 30 days to cure although we ve put wall decals on walls that have been painted less than a week. Cutting applying vinyl. For a newly painted surface that takes at least two weeks. The surface must be smooth.

I ve been making some painted wood plaques and instead of sten. However in our professional opinion it would be better to wait 30 days. Cricut explore makes it easy to get the perfect cut every time. First it will depend on what type of paint you used.

I just painted my walls. You can apply chalk paint over most clean dry surfaces that are paintable or have already been painted. Painted surfaces must be completely cured before applying vinyl. Surfaces painted with oil based enamels work best.

Test on a hidden part of the piece to see if you like the effect. The difference with painted surfaces is that the paint must be fully cured and well bonded to the surface. Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface. Watch our video as we go step by step on how to cut and apply our cricut vinyl.

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 lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs.