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Vinyl Lettering: Transfer designs with precision

Decorate storefronts, boats, mailboxes, and offices with sticky vinyl lettering. Vinyl letter printing is a low-cost way of promoting your brand and customizing personal property. Each letter is precisely cut and applied with transfer tape to give the appearance of a painted surface.

Vinyl Lettering Options

Vinyl letter printing is available in a variety of options that will make your design stand out. The kind of material you use, the type of cut you want, and where you put the decals can all make your business look professional. Below are the options for custom wall lettering.

Types of Cuts

  1. Standard Cut – the vinyl is cut to the shape of your design
  2. Reverse Cut – the elements in your design will be cut out, leaving a solid background

 Materials

  1. 2 mil Adhesive Vinyl – This traditional vinyl material is ideal for solid backgrounds.
  2. 2 mil Frosted Adhesive Vinyl – This semi-transparent material offers privacy while letting enough light pass through.

 Sign Types

  1. Frosted Lettering – Cut from frosted adhesive vinyl, frosted lettering is reverse-cut to give an etched appearance on surfaces.
  2. Boat Lettering – This decal is pre-spaced for faster application of boat names, registration numbers, and ports of call signs. Cut from 2 mil adhesive vinyl, this decal is weatherproof, allowing your design to stand out even in harsh weather.

 Application Location

  1. Apply behind window – The sticky side is on top of the decal.
  2. Apply in front of window – The adhesive is placed at the back of the design.

 

How to Install Vinyl Lettering

1. Clean and dry the surface where the lettering will be installed.  

How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 1

2.  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.



3.  Hold the bottom edge of the hinged graphic away from the intended surface and remove the back liner (which is different from the transfer tape), revealing the sticky backing of your lettering or graphic. Be careful not to allow the exposed adhesive to touch the surface.

How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 3

4.  Using a squeegee*, apply pressure to the front or pre masked side of your lettering, placing the graphic onto the intended surface. Squeegee from left to right from the top down. If creases or bubbles develop, carefully lift the graphic and re-squeegee it.  *Available for purchase with vinyl lettering.

 How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 4

5.  Once in place without creases or bubbles, squeegee the entire lettering or graphic to ensure the adhesive is firmly attached to the surface.

How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 5

6.  Gently remove the pre-mask transfer tape, starting at a top corner. If any vinyl begins to come off the wall, use your squeegee to firmly adhere it back to the wall and continue peeling away the premask.

How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 6

7.  Laying the liner over the graphic with the shiny side facing you, apply hard pressure with the squeegee, removing any stubborn air bubbles.

How to Install Vinyl Lettering Step 7


Download or Print Vinyl Lettering Installation Instructions PDF.
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October 3, 2024 by Julia ( CA )
“So far we are really pleased with this product. The next test is to see how well it lasts but it looks great!”
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November 19, 2024 by D ( FL )
“This was my second purchase because the first one came out all it is not very easy and this one was also very difficult. I didn’t get an application That was smooth. Wish it was easier or better instructions to install”
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October 7, 2024 by Sherman Yee ( FL )
“The product was very difficult to install based on instructions and is not perfect. It was a lot of money to spend and not have it turn out right. Also installed inside so it isn’t very bright”

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Q:
What is the smallest text size that can be printed on vinyl like this? I want to make some vinyl text with titles and Descriptions for the gallery display.
Asked 7 months ago by Yuino K.
A:

The Fonts and Strokes Guidelines followed by out Prepress and Production team for Vinyl Lettering are as follows:

  • Minimum Font size is 0.5"
  • Minimum Object Stroke Thickness is 0.035" or 2.5Pt
  • Minimum Font Thickness is 0.05" or 3.5 Pt
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Does the lettering only come in 4 colors? aAre we allowed to use customized colors?
Asked 8 months ago by Irene C.
A:

Yes, there are only four colors available. However, if you wish to use  custom colors, please check out our Wall Decals.

Q:
Is this removable from plaster walls with no damage (like low tac adhesive)? or just windows & glass surfaces?
Asked a year ago by amorrow@lumens.com
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The adhesive used for this product is not designed to be repositionable.The lettering itself maybe damaged if it is removed so it is possible a plaster wall might be left with some residue or some of the plaster may stick to the adhesive when removed.

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I need 6" numbers for identifying my suites per fire code. Can these be adhered to a painted door?
Asked a year ago by Grace F.
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Yes, these can adhere as long as the surface is smooth, even and wiped clean of any dirt or other residue before applying. May we remind that there are only four different colors (for your numbers) to choose from and you should select a color that contrasts to the color of the paint. 

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Will this work on a car?
Asked a year ago by Kate Z.
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Hi! 
Yes, these graphics are made of durable 2 mil adhesive vinyl, a material known for its strong adhesion, durability, and UV resistance. Vehicle lettering sticks to flat metal surfaces as well as on glass and windows without leaving any residue or permanent damage. Car and truck lettering is available in standard cut or reverse cut. 

Check out the vinyl lettering for cars here: https://www.uprinting.com/car-and-truck-lettering.html?

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