Vinyl lettering is the latest trend in home decor! Vinyl is an easy-to-remove, self-adhesive film that can be hung most anywhere - at home, in places of worship, at the office, on the car, or in the school. Vinyl can be hung not only on walls, but placed on refrigerators, windows, doors, cabinets, shelves, lockers, cars, books, tiles smooth metal, plastic, the glass in your favorite photo frames, and on limitless other surfaces that personalize your living space.
Vinyl creatively transforms your favorite quotes, scriptures, thoughts, and sayings into wall art that looks professionally hand-painted and applied without the time, cost and mess. The pre-spaced, one-time-use letters and images cut to perfection through computer technology, press onto any smooth surface and stay there until easily removed.
How to apply your vinyl
3- Use some kind of hard edger, like a Pampered Chef scraper, and firmly rub over the lettering to secure it to your surface. Work from the center out on both sides letting the edger act as a squeegee over the lettering.
4.- Then, carefully peel off the sticky transfer paper to reveal your letters...then enjoy!
Bubbles naturally form under vinyl, especially with glass and mirrors. The best way to remove little bubbles that don't press out under your vinyl, is by using a little straight pin or safety pin. Just poke a little hole, and press it smooth.
Using vinyl letters on the glass of your favorite picture frame, a shower door, a glass block, or a beautiful mirror is quite fun. The interior metallic colors like silver, copper, and gold, have a soft satin-look finish that makes glass and mirrors quite elegant. Etched vinyl is another fun finish to glass and mirror projects.
1- Always wipe your glass or mirror down well so that dust particles do not create bumps under your vinyl lettering. Cleaning the glass with a diluted vinegar/water mixture is better than using household products like Windex; the vinyl tends to stick better.
2- Products such as Rapid Tac and Action Tac (available at local sign shops) can be sprayed on the glass beforehand. They give you the ability to adjust vinyl on the glass or mirror before it sets, and the ability to press out tiny bubbles, which naturally form between vinyl and glass. The products then dry clear. It isn't necessary to use these products because they are kind of expensive, but they do save time and heartache if the vinyl isn't placed just right.
3- To convert a favorite glass-enclosed picture frame into a see-through wall hanging, simply remove the backing and pull out the little metal holders. Then run a thin bead of clear bathroom caulk along the edge, place the glass on the adhesive, then run another thin bead of bathroom caulk on the glass, near the edge. With a wet finger, smooth the caulk and let harden, or cure, for 24-36 hours. Have the frame rest upside down during the "curing" process. Then scrape the excess caulk off with a razor blade and clean the glass. The surface is now ready to apply vinyl.
Vinyl lettering is easy to remove with a pair of tweezers or your fingernails. Just gently lift up the corners and slowly remove the lettering from your surface. If you have had the lettering on your surface for a long time, use a hair dryer on a low setting to soften the letters before removing. Just go slowly ... for safety! You'll know how fast you can remove the letters after the first few are done.
What surfaces can I apply the quote to?
Our quotes will adhere to any smooth, flat surface, including painted walls, windows, wood plaques, doors, tiles and mirrors. We do not recommend applying to a surface that has a high-gloss or oil-based paint as it may not adhere to your satisfaction. Additionally, while they are easily applied to wallpaper, your wall quote may not release without causing damage.
Can these quotes be applied to a textured wall?
Yes, but because textures vary greatly, we couldn't guarantee that you would be completely happy with the results. They do work best of a smooth, flat surface. When applying to a textured wall, be sure to press just the quote to the wall (do not press the blank application tape hard onto areas it is not needed as some peel off of your texture may occur). We also do not recommend using metallics on a textured wall, as they tend to show even minor "blips" in the surface. If you are unsure of how your wall quote will adhere to your wall or are worried that it may cause damage, please request a sample that can be applied to a hidden area.
I just painted my wall. Can I put my quote up right away?
We recommend that you allow ten days for the paint to cure before applying your vinyl lettering.
I can't get my quote to transfer - what do you suggest?
For easy application, be sure that the wall and quote are at room temperature. If the surface is too cool, warm it gently with a blow dryer. If you have recently cleaned the wall surface, make sure there is no leftover residue and that the wall is completely dry. A wall may feel dry even though moisture is still present. A blow dryer on a low setting may also be used on the quote itself to make it more pliable and adaptable to the wall surface.