In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl.
Applying vinyl stickers to wood.
Use your thumb and pointer finger to pry the back paper from the surface.
If you have a choice of paint use 1shot or an enamel paint.
Continue holding the sticker securely as you.
Press the sticker onto the wood surface.
The next step is to treat your wood.
This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal.
Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface.
The vinyl film stretches slightly to follow the curve of a fender but don t expect a giant american flag to stretch enough to let you apply it to the wheel well arch of a dually pickup.
Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality.
Brush the back of the sticker with more glue.
Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs.
If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch.
We ve had huge success.
The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well.
You can go ahead and paint it or spray paint it but just be sure to give it a really long time to dry before applying the vinyl.
It will be more difficult for vinyl to stick to rough wood so sand your surface before beginning.
One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces.
For the basics of applying 651 permanent vinyl refer to this.
Painting your wood is a great way to seal it and help the vinyl really stick.
This is the step where we apply our vinyl.
The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere.
You need to add some sort of coating or primer that the vinyl can grip to.
If it s been painted or sealed allow a few weeks for the paint or sealant to cure before applying vinyl.
Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl.
Press out any air bubbles with a.
The smooth surface means your sticker will be easier to apply and the adhesive has a better surface to stick to.
Wipe down your sticker to remove any dust or dirt and then apply it to your surface.
Securing the sticker 1.
Use a dry or damp cloth to wipe it down and wait until it has dried out.
As you may know wood is a bit of a tricky surface when it comes to putting vinyl on it anyway.
Applying vinyl to wood.
A standard acrylic paint works great.
How to apply vinyl to wood craftables.
The vinyl has a tendency to want to lift up if you don t have a surface that s perfectly smooth.
If you re working with wood sand it down before you apply your sticker.