Thursday, March 13, 2014

How to apply your Vinyl Lettering to your wall or project:


How to apply your Vinyl Lettering to your wall or project:

Your vinyl design/lettering comes in 3 layers: 1 – the top layer (transfer tape), 2 – the middle layer (the design or lettering), 3 – the bottom layer (white shiny backing paper).

Prepare your design
            Lay your design on a flat dry surface, face down. Using a squeegee rub the design, horizontally and vertically. This will remove any wrinkles and ensure that the design is securely attached to the transfer tape.

Prepare your wall surface
            Make sure your wall is free of dirt, wax, oils and moisture. Walls will need to be completely dry before applying your design.

#1 Position Your Letters
            Position your vinyl sheet on the wall, centering the letters and securing it
            with masking or paint tape, which acts as a hinge for the project.
#2 Remove the Backing
            Flip the lettering sheet upward and slowly peel the bottom layer off.  Then
            flip the lettering back onto the wall.
#3 Rub the Letters
            Using the popsicle stick, rub over the top layer to secure the lettering to your
            wall. Work from the center out to both sides.

Enjoy!!!

If you are a visual person, YouTube has several videos on applying wall designs. I really like the one by Accent Studios, called “Wall Decals: How To Apply a Wall Decal – Accent Studios Wall Decals.”

Business Information


Cost Breakdown of Vinyl:

Width of vinyl x height of vinyl = total x .15 = Grand total cost of vinyl used to create design

Wide variety of custom designs.

Large variety of colors to choose from.

Multiple sizes to choose from.

Types of Vinyl that I Use


Specs are according to Oracal USA Guide.
                                                 

Indoor Vinyl - Oracal 631 - Exhibition Cal

Finish - Matte
Thickness - 3 mil (vinyl without adhesive or backing)
Durability - 3 years on indoor vertical wall applications.
Adhesive – Polyacrylate Dispersion, Removable
Oracal 631 can be used indoor or out, but it doesn’t hold up as well outdoors, as outdoor vinyl does. Not recommended for vehicle graphics.

Outdoor Vinyl - Oracal 651 - Intermediate Cal
Finish - High Gloss
Thickness - 2.5 mil (vinyl without adhesive or backing)
Durability - 6 years on outdoor vertical application.
Adhesive – Solvent Polyacrylate, Permanent
Oracal 651 is a performance grade vinyl well suited for outdoor applications, such as automobile decals.