Applying Vinyl Decals To Wood

One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces.

Applying vinyl decals to wood.

So here are the bullet points for better adhesion of vinyl on wood. The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well. The project above i just made sure the surface was smooth and stuck the vinyl right to the raw wood. Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter.

Apply the 651 vinyl as usual and then with a teflon sheet between your project and iron iron the decal for 10 15 seconds. Consider using a test vinyl piece to test adhesion rather than a sacrificial decal to check if you chosen spot will work. It is still on there several months later with no issues at all. The smoother harder and shinier the surface the better vinyl will adhere.

If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. You can absolutely used heat transfer vinyl on wood. Sometimes the wood s texture can make it really difficult to get the vinyl to actually stick to the wood. The same tips apply for sticking to a raw wood surface as the painted and stained above.

1 when applying a vinyl decal to wood work slowly and methodically to get the best final result. In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl. Be sure to sand well and you might even seal the wood for additional success. Some wood finishes will not accept a vinyl decal while other wood finishes will allow vinyl decals to stick well.

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. Tips for applying vinyl on wood.