Applying Vinyl Stickers To Wood

Peel away the backing tape on the sticker.

Applying vinyl stickers to wood.

This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. A standard acrylic paint works great. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. You need to add some sort of coating or primer that the vinyl can grip to.

The vinyl film stretches slightly to follow the curve of a fender but don t expect a giant american flag to stretch enough to let you apply it to the wheel well arch of a dually pickup. For the basics of applying 651 permanent vinyl refer to this. Continue holding the sticker securely as you. As you may know wood is a bit of a tricky surface when it comes to putting vinyl on it anyway.

Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl. Use your thumb and pointer finger to pry the back paper from the surface. We ve had huge success. Wipe down your sticker to remove any dust or dirt and then apply it to your surface.

It will be more difficult for vinyl to stick to rough wood so sand your surface before beginning. Securing the sticker 1. You can go ahead and paint it or spray paint it but just be sure to give it a really long time to dry before applying the vinyl. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs.

Press the sticker onto the wood surface. Painting your wood is a great way to seal it and help the vinyl really stick. The vinyl has a tendency to want to lift up if you don t have a surface that s perfectly smooth. If it s been painted or sealed allow a few weeks for the paint or sealant to cure before applying vinyl.

If you re working with wood sand it down before you apply your sticker. Wait 24 hours after you have painted the wood to stick on your design. One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces. The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well.

Use a dry or damp cloth to wipe it down and wait until it has dried out. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere. Pinch the vertical edges of the vinyl sticker as you place it down.

Applying vinyl to wood. In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl. Press out any air bubbles with a. This is the step where we apply our vinyl.

If you have a choice of paint use 1shot or an enamel paint. The next step is to treat your wood. Brush the back of the sticker with more glue.