Installation Tips

Our vinyl graphics will adhere to many surfaces. In determining whether your intended surface is adequate, keep in mind that, as a general rule of thumb, vinyl will stick to almost any surface that is clean and either smooth or nonporous.

Acceptable surfaces

  • Glass
  • Metals (Must be painted with a smooth, glossy paint.)
  • Vehicles (Must be painted with a smooth, glossy paint.)
  • Vinyl (Such as Banners, Canopies, flags, etc.)
  • Plastic (must be smooth - it will not stick to a "cutting board" rough material
  • Fiberglass (Must be painted with a smooth, glossy paint or gel-coated)
  • Wood (Must be painted with a smooth, glossy paint.)
  • Other Painted Surfaces (Paint must be smooth and glossy, vinyl will not stick to oxidized, faded, or peeling paint)

Not recommended surfaces

  • Cement
  • Raw Lumber
  • Oxidized or faded paint
  • Peeling paint
  • Rubber
  • Raw Metals
  • Oily Surfaces

This is not a complete list but keep in mind that if scotch tape sticks to it, the vinyl probably will. Rough, dull, peeling, porous or dirty surfaces will cause the decals to come off with changes in temperature and humidity.

 

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