Applying Vinyl Decals To Wood

Vinyl can be easily removed so if you don t like the finished.

Applying vinyl decals to wood.

Be sure to sand well and you might even seal the wood for additional success. Tips for applying vinyl on wood. So here are the bullet points for better adhesion of vinyl on wood. As you may know wood is a bit of a tricky surface when it comes to putting vinyl on it anyway.

Vinyl lettering can add life to an old chair or wood sign. Sometimes the wood s texture can make it really difficult to get the vinyl to actually stick to the wood. Easy way to make your projects stand out. The same tips apply for sticking to a raw wood surface as the painted and stained above.

One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces. You can absolutely used heat transfer vinyl on wood. Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter. In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl.

You can go ahead and paint it or spray paint it but just be sure to give it a really long time to dry before applying the vinyl. Step by step guide to installing vinyl decals and graphics on wood projects. You can purchase vinyl lettering at craft stores or online or you can cut your own at home. If you have ever tried making a diy wood sign by applying an adhesive vinyl decal to a piece of wood you may have experienced some frustration.

The project above i just made sure the surface was smooth and stuck the vinyl right to the raw wood. How to apply vinyl graphics. Either way applying the lettering to wood needs to be done on a clean even surface. Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl.

The vinyl has a tendency to want to lift up if you don t have a surface that s perfectly smooth. The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. It is still on there several months later with no issues at all.