How to Apply
Step One – Surface preparation
Clean
the destination surface and dry it thoroughly. If you are using
artist's canvas, paint it first to ensure a secure application.
Step Two – Vinyl decal preparation
The
product is made of three layers: the clear transfer tape, the vinyl
decal, and the white grid backing paper. The vinyl decal may have pulled
away from the transfer tape during shipping. Place the product (clear
side up) on a smooth flat surface such as a table. Take a credit card
and use the edge to rub firmly across the entire image. Start from the
center and work out to the edges. This action will adhere the vinyl
decal to the transfer tape. Try to work out any bubbles you see by
pressing them towards the edge. Next, remove or cut the small masking
tape sections along the edges.
Step Three – Position the vinyl decal
Place
the product on the destination surface. Level and center it. Pay
special attention to level and center the vinyl decal itself and not the
backing paper/transfer tape. (If your decal has multiple parts and you
wish to space them differently, you can cut them apart and position them
separately.)
Step Four – Remove the backing paper
Tape
one side (edge) of the backing paper/transfer tape to the destination
surface. Lift the opposite side up using the tape as a hinge. At a tight
angle, slowly peel away the backing paper underneath without touching
the sticky vinyl. The vinyl decal should stay adhered to the clear
transfer tape. If it starts to separate, help it stay together. After
the backing paper is removed, slowly roll the sticky vinyl and transfer
tape onto the destination surface starting from the tape hinge-side. Go
very slow and work out any air bubbles with a credit card or your
fingers as you go.
Step Five – Secure the vinyl decal to the surface
After
the image is on the surface, use your credit card and lightly rub the
transfer tape from the center of your image to the edges to help remove
any leftover air bubbles. Once again, rub the entire image applying
pressure to adhere the vinyl to the surface.
Step Six – Finish!
Gently
peel away the transfer tape starting from one corner pulling down at a
tight angle across the vinyl decal. Be patient and go slow. Once the
transfer tape is removed you are done. Enjoy!