Vinyl decal installation guide

The Decal consists of...

Your decals come to you all together in three layers: the transfer tape or pre-mask, the actual vinyl decal, and the white grid backing paper.

• The top layer is called transfer tape or pre-mask. It looks somewhat like regular masking tape or clear tape. And is used to apply and protect you decal as you apply.
• The middle layer is the actual decal. And this will come up with your transfer tape when you ready to apply.
• The bottom layer is a backing paper with a waxy surface.

How to apply a vinyl decal...

Wondering how to apply a vinyl decal? It is easy. It can be applied by following a few simple steps.

Step One - Surface preparation

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

• Clean the destination surface to remove any dirt and oils.
• Dry surface thoroughly.

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.
• Take a squeegee and rub firmly across the entire decal. Start from the center and work out to the edges.

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 center the decal. Pay special attention to level and center the vinyl decal itself and not the backing paper/transfer tape.

Note: Draw horizontal guidelines in the area you wish to apply your lettering. You can use a wax pencil or if you don’t have a wax pencil you can use regular masking tape. Tape in place on one side only (the top, bottom or either side, however you feel more comfortable) to use as a hinge, using masking tape enclosed.

Step Four - Remove the backing paper

• Peel the backing paper away from the DECAL and MASK LAYER starting at the opposite side of the masking taped hinge.
• Remove backing paper 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 starting from the tape hinge-side.

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. Start from the side with the tape and gently work away from the tape to the edges to help remove any leftover air bubbles

Note: After the image is on the surface, rub the entire image applying pressure to adhere the vinyl to the surface.

Step Six - Finish!

• Gently peel away the transfer tape starting from one corner pulling down at a tight angle across the vinyl decal.

Note: Be patient and go slow. Once the transfer tape is removed you are done.

Enjoy!