How to Apply Wall or Large Vinyl Decals
Step 1:
Prepare Your Surface and Decal
a. Use a damp or dry cloth to clean your wall. For glass, car window or other non-porous surfaces, you can clean with soapy water and rinse or use alcohol wipes (whichever is applicable).
Let the wall or surface dry
completely before proceeding. This step is important because the surface would have dust
particles and residue that could affect the adhesion of the wall decal.
b. Unroll or unfold your Duchi Designs decal and lay it flat on a hard surface. Use a squeegee or credit card to flatten any rolls or wrinkles. Flip it over and repeat the process. If your decal curls up, you can weigh it down with books and wait up to 24 hrs before installing.
NOTE:
For freshly painted wall, you will need to allow it to cure
2-3 weeks before installing your decal.
Step 2:
Position the Decal on the Wall/Surface
Use painter’s tape or masking tape to position the decal on
the wall. This allows you to preview the arrangement and it’s location on your
wall. We also suggest using a level or tape measure to ensure the decal is
straight.
After you have achieved your desired placement of the decals,
place a long strip of tape across the middle of the shortest distance of the
decal(s). Then remove any additional tape that was used for previewing the
arrangement.
Step 3:
Transfer the Decal to the Wall/Surface
With the decal taped to the wall, slowly peel the backing
paper away from one side. The vinyl should stick to the transfer paper on top.
Peel until you reach the center and then cut away the base paper. If a section
of the decal remains on the transfer paper, carefully lay the transfer paper
back over the vinyl, push tape down with your fingers, and try to peel it back
again. Just take your time.
Step 4:
Smooth the Decal
Using the squeegee or a credit card, start from the center and use a smooth and firm motion to burnish the decal onto the wall. Slowly work your way from the center to the outer edge of the decal. Remove the long piece of tape and repeat the process on the other side. Remember to work from the center outward to avoid air bubbles.
NOTE:
If your walls have a texture on them, your
decal may adhere better if you also burnish with a tennis ball or wrap your
squeegee in a soft cloth. The cloth will help press the decal into the nooks
and crannies of the wall texture.
Step 5:
Remove the Transfer Paper
The decal is now on the wall, but the transfer paper is covering it.
Begin at one of the top corners and SLOWLY peel/roll the transfer paper down
onto itself and away from the decal at a flat 180 degree angle.
Be careful NOT to peel the paper away at a 45-90
degree angle as this will pull the decal away from the wall. If any part
of the decal begins to come off the wall, stop and rub the transfer paper back
down on that section with your squeegee or fingers until that portion of the
decal adheres.
NOTE:
If the transfer paper won’t release the decal onto your wall, replace the
transfer paper and repeat Step 4.