DIY Vinyl Decals

How to apply a vinyl decal...

Step one - Surface preparation

Dirt and dust particles will cause vinyl lettering to bubble and not to stick properly.

Step Two - Vinyl decal preparation

The vinyl decal may have pulled away from the transfer tape during shipping. This action will adhere the vinyl decal to the transfer tape

Place the product (clear side up) on a smooth flat surface such as a table or resting on a towel
Take a squeegee and rub firmly across the entire decal. Start from the centre and work out to the edges. You can also use your fingers – I do on wine glasses

Note: If you do not have a squeegee use your fingertips or the sharp edge of a credit card, plastic ruler or similar object.

Step Three - Position the vinyl decal

Place the decal on the destination surface.
Level and centre the decal. Pay special attention to level and centre the vinyl decal itself and not the backing paper/transfer tape.

Step Four - Remove the backing paper

Peel the backing paper away from the DECAL slowly. At an angle, slowly peel away the backing paper underneath without touching the sticky vinyl.

Note: The vinyl decal should stay adhered to the clear transfer tape. If it starts to separate, help it stay together.

Slowly roll the sticky vinyl and transfer tape onto the destination surface. I like to start in the middle and work my way out however any way would work.

Note: Go very slow and work out any air bubbles with a credit card or your fingers as you go.

Step Five - Secure the vinyl decal to the surface

Rub the transfer tape a few times. You can also choose to keep the transfer tape on for a few hours however this is not necessary.

Step Six - Finish!

Gently peel away the transfer tape starting from one corner pulling down at a tight angle across the vinyl decal. Be patient and go slow. There is no rush. Let the vinyl set for 3 days before using. Please note that vinyl labels are not dishwasher safe (cold hand wash only).