Vinyl Lettering

When business owners purchase vinyl letter for their companies, many are left wondering how to properly apply the custom decal to a chosen surface. The process begins with preparing the area.

1. Clean surface

It is important to wipe the surface clean with a n alcohol based cleaner to get rid of any harmful material that may be in place. The room temperature be between 45° and 90° Fahrenheit before beginning the process. The site where the vinyl lettering will go should not be too humid, as it can negatively affect the procedure.

2. Tape decal along top

The next step after the surface is properly prepared is to apply a strip of masking tape on top of the custom vinyl graphic. This will make sure that the sign stays in place.

3. Remove wax liner

The following step is to remove the wax liner by flipping over the decal and holding the bottom edge of the graphic away from the surface in order to expose the sticky vinyl backing.

4. Squeegee decal

Then, use a squeegee to press the vinyl letters on the area where it will appear, going from top to bottom like a windshield wiper blade. Careful not to trap any pockets of air that will create bubbles in the vinyl decal.

5. Remove transfer tape

After removing the top paper layer, the vinyl letters will appear in place. The sign will serve as a way for customers to see either a product or your company's name on an ongoing and permanent basis. Vinyl signs can be a great way to make a permanent mark in a community.