Applying Vinyl To A Painted Surface

If you want a smoother finish for a minimalist look lightly sand the item first and wipe clean.

Applying vinyl to a painted surface.

Vinyl letters do not work well on surfaces painted with flat latex paints. Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface. I just painted my walls. Use a natural bristle brush or you can opt for chalk paint in a spray can.

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. 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.

Cutting applying vinyl. First it will depend on what type of paint you used. Painted surfaces must be completely cured before applying vinyl. I ve been making some painted wood plaques and instead of sten.

If applying to interior walls they should be painted with a semi gloss paint. Cricut explore makes it easy to get the perfect cut every time. Test on a hidden part of the piece to see if you like the effect. The surface must be smooth.

However in our professional opinion it would be better to wait 30 days. Place the left side of the decal down on the surface taking care to line up the lines you drew in the previous step. Watch our video as we go step by step on how to cut and apply our cricut vinyl. The difference with painted surfaces is that the paint must be fully cured and well bonded to the surface.

This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. Cricut vinyl is a removable wall and window decals perfect for creating home décor. How long should i wait before applying my new decals. You can apply chalk paint over most clean dry surfaces that are paintable or have already been painted.

Surfaces painted with oil based enamels work best. Reflective vinyl should be applied on a dry surface. For a newly painted surface that takes at least two weeks.