Installing Vinyl Letters On Window

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Installing vinyl letters on window.

The idea is to cut the film to the approximate shape of the window before squeegeeing it. For exterior painted or metal surfaces you can use a solvent cleaner. Using the masking tape like a hinge flip the lettering up to expose the thick backing it has grid lines on it. Installing vinyl letters on a glass window.

Simply measure the area on your window that you wish to apply vinyl letters to and enter with height and width inches in the custom size boxes to start the design tool with a template for that area. 1 after measuring and marking your intended installation location if necessary apply a horizontal strip of masking or painters tape to the top of the graphic with the top half of the tape on the intended surface creating a hinge. Installing vinyl graphics on glass is very simple. Now peel the backing off.

Avery advises to measure the decal to make sure the graphic fits in the window with a clearance around any rubber gasket. The vinyl is made to hold up in the outdoor elements and we recommend installing on the outside of the windows for best visibility. How to install vinyl lettering by thoroughly clean and dry the surface where the lettering will be installed. Before you begin applying the vinyl it is important to size the window.

Take precaution to avoid lint being left on the surface. If reversed lettering is required see. If you re applying a graphic or lettering to the back of your window remember the vinyl is intended to adhere to the front of the window. Should you need any assistance don t hesitate to contact us.

When measuring your lettering in the design tool remember that the lettering is measured from the top of the letter to the bottom of the lowest hanging letter like a y or j. Remove the old vinyl lettering if present and then clean the surface with appropriate cleaner. November 13 2010 admin. We will cover cutting weeding and transfer taping adhesive vinyl graphics in a different article.

For plastic or glass a simple surface cleaner like windex is appropriate.