Applying Vinyl Decals To Wood

In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl.

Applying vinyl decals to wood.

Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl. The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere. So here are the bullet points for better adhesion of vinyl on wood. Tips for applying vinyl on wood.

Sometimes the wood s texture can make it really difficult to get the vinyl to actually stick to the wood. Applying vinyl decal to wood. You can absolutely used heat transfer vinyl on wood. 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. Some wood finishes will not accept a vinyl decal while other wood finishes will allow vinyl decals to stick well. Apply the 651 vinyl as usual and then with a teflon sheet between your project and iron iron the decal for 10 15 seconds. It is still on there several months later with no issues at all.

One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. Consider using a test vinyl piece to test adhesion rather than a sacrificial decal to check if you chosen spot will work. So can you use htv on wood.

1 when applying a vinyl decal to wood work slowly and methodically to get the best final result. The project above i just made sure the surface was smooth and stuck the vinyl right to the raw wood.