Applying Vinyl Decals To Wood

It is still on there several months later with no issues at all.

Applying vinyl decals to wood.

The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well. So here are the bullet points for better adhesion of vinyl on wood. Applying vinyl decal to wood. One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces.

The project above i just made sure the surface was smooth and stuck the vinyl right to the raw wood. Some wood finishes will not accept a vinyl decal while other wood finishes will allow vinyl decals to stick well. Be sure to sand well and you might even seal the wood for additional success. Sometimes the wood s texture can make it really difficult to get the vinyl to actually stick to the wood.

The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere. Consider using a test vinyl piece to test adhesion rather than a sacrificial decal to check if you chosen spot will work. Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter. If you have ever tried making a diy wood sign by applying an adhesive vinyl decal to a piece of wood you may have experienced some frustration.

In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. The same tips apply for sticking to a raw wood surface as the painted and stained above. Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl.

So can you use htv on wood. You can absolutely used heat transfer vinyl on wood.