Applying Vinyl To A Painted Surface

However in our professional opinion it would be better to wait 30 days.

Applying vinyl to a painted surface.

Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. The difference with painted surfaces is that the paint must be fully cured and well bonded to the surface. Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. The surface must be smooth.

This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. Test on a hidden part of the piece to see if you like the effect. 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. Painted surfaces must be completely cured before applying vinyl.

I ve been making some painted wood plaques and instead of sten. You can apply chalk paint over most clean dry surfaces that are paintable or have already been painted. Use a natural bristle brush or you can opt for chalk paint in a spray can. Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface.

Cricut vinyl is a removable wall and window decals perfect for creating home décor. With the application tape still intact squeegee the decal to the surface by applying pressure with smooth even strokes. If applying to interior walls they should be painted with a semi gloss paint. Cutting applying vinyl.

For a newly painted surface that takes at least two weeks. 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. I just painted my walls.

Place the left side of the decal down on the surface taking care to line up the lines you drew in the previous step. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. If you want a smoother finish for a minimalist look lightly sand the item first and wipe clean. 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.

Watch our video as we go step by step on how to cut and apply our cricut vinyl. How long should i wait before applying my new decals. Feb 21 2017 this is more of a tip than it is a vinyl tutorial and it s a pretty easy one.