Applying Vinyl To A Painted Surface

Cutting applying vinyl.

Applying vinyl to a painted surface. Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. However in our professional opinion it would be better to wait 30 days. If you want a smoother finish for a minimalist look lightly sand the item first and wipe clean. Latex paint takes up to 30 days to cure although we ve put wall decals on walls that have been painted less than a week.

Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. Test on a hidden part of the piece to see if you like the effect. Use a natural bristle brush or you can opt for chalk paint in a spray can. For a newly painted surface that takes at least two weeks.

First it will depend on what type of paint you used. Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface. Preparing the surface may seem like an obvious part of the vinyl installation process but often time it is the most obvious steps that people miss. I just painted my walls.

Whether it is hurried installers working by the job or inexperienced applicators who don t understand the process contaminated substrates are one of the leading causes of vinyl failure. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. I ve been making some painted wood plaques and instead of sten. Cricut explore makes it easy to get the perfect cut every time.

How long should i wait before applying my new decals. The difference with painted surfaces is that the paint must be fully cured and well bonded to the surface. You can apply chalk paint over most clean dry surfaces that are paintable or have already been painted. The surface must be smooth.

Cricut vinyl is a removable wall and window decals perfect for creating home décor. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. Place the left side of the decal down on the surface taking care to line up the lines you drew in the previous step. Surfaces painted with oil based enamels work best.

With the application tape still intact squeegee the decal to the surface by applying pressure with smooth even strokes. Watch our video as we go step by step on how to cut and apply our cricut vinyl. Vinyl letters do not work well on surfaces painted with flat latex paints.