How to Install Vinyl Lettering

Clean the surface., Make a hinge for the sign you want to apply., Remove the backing., Apply the sign., Remove the tape.

5 Steps 1 min read Medium

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Clean the surface.

    Remove the old vinyl lettering, if present, and then clean the surface with appropriate cleaner.

    Take precaution to avoid lint being left on the surface.

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

    For exterior painted or metal surfaces, you can use a solvent cleaner.

    For interior painted surfaces, you can use generic household cleaner.
  2. Step 2: Make a hinge for the sign you want to apply.

    Apply masking tape to the top of the sign.

    Lift the sign upwards. , Pull the adhesive backing upwards. , Carefully place the sign on the surface and then use the squeegee to transfer the vinyl to the surface. , Carefully pull upwards to remove the tape.
  3. Step 3: Remove the backing.

  4. Step 4: Apply the sign.

  5. Step 5: Remove the tape.

Detailed Guide

Remove the old vinyl lettering, if present, and then clean the surface with appropriate cleaner.

Take precaution to avoid lint being left on the surface.

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

For exterior painted or metal surfaces, you can use a solvent cleaner.

For interior painted surfaces, you can use generic household cleaner.

Apply masking tape to the top of the sign.

Lift the sign upwards. , Pull the adhesive backing upwards. , Carefully place the sign on the surface and then use the squeegee to transfer the vinyl to the surface. , Carefully pull upwards to remove the tape.

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