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A Guide to Applying Stickers and Decals

A Guide to Applying Stickers and Decals

Stickers and decals are effective marketing and advertising instruments as well as tools for self-identification. For this reason, you can see them on car windows or as part of a store's frontage, adding a unique appearance to any surface type. For the sticker services we provide at Exact Print UK, the options include car window stickers, glass decals for windows, and sticky window decals. Stickers and decals are incredibly versatile; in this blog, I will highlight types of stickers and decals, their benefits, and the best way I know how to apply them.

Understanding Stickers and Decals

It’s all very well saying that stickers and decals are practically akin, but they have distinctive uses. Decals are usually smaller logos, emblems, or identification marks, or used as ornaments. Of these two, decals tend to be a little bigger in size and are used for any advertising purpose on automobiles, buses, windows, or even walls. Baby stickers and decals can be cut to any shape or size and be made of vinyl, paper, or cling.

Types of Stickers and Decals Offered

At ExactPrint UK, we offer a variety of stickers and decals to cater to your needs:

  • Circular Stickers – covers a wide range of areas including product labelling and business branding.
  • Custom Paper Coasters – A great giveaway and an excellent way to extend your logo all over.
  • Secondary label stickers for jar bottles – made for use in the production of products that require packing, especially food conserved in bottles and jars.
  • Rectangular Stickers – Very useful in any occasion as identification labels to products, to advertisements.
  • Roll stickers – Suitable for tasks that will require labelling many items.
  • Square Stickers – ultimately, versatile small stickers for branding.
  • Bottle Labels – Sensational graphics for wine bottles, giving a boost to the product visibility.


Significance of Proper Sticker Application

Covering with stickers and decals appears quite simple, but in case of improper application there always remain specific problems as bubbles, wrinkle and bad adhesion. As it is expected, the success of the application depends on preparation, the accuracy in completing the forms, and the time taken. Regardless of whether you are adding a small sticker on a certain product or a bulk decal on the wall of a window, then the correct procedures are followed to give a neat job that will last.


Step-by-Step Guide: Applying stickers and decals

guide Applying stickers and decals

1. Preparation

The surface on which it is to be placed should be clean and dry in the case of placing any sticker or decal. Otherwise, they can fail to stick properly and give a bumpy surface with blisters capable of peeling off or instead be dusty, dirty or greasy.

• Clean the Surface: It is only appropriate to wash the area with a solution of water and a mild dish washing soap. Cleaning the surface, if the glass surface has some residues, wet it on an alcohol pad.

• Dry the Surface: It is crucial to let a surface to air-dry before proceeding to the next step. It’s important for glass stickers for windows in particular.

2. Placing of the sticker or decal

Situation is important more so when it comes to application. Regardless of whether you are implementing a small sticker that is to be placed at the corner of the glass or a window decal, be patient and double check the alignment.

• Use a Level for Large Decals: When mounting large window decals like vehicle window decals or business window stickers, it is advisable to use a level so as to be able to confirm alignment is well done.

3. Applying the Sticker

The ways that can be employed depends with the type of the sticker or the decal that you intend to apply.

For Adhesive-Based Stickers and Decals: 

• Peel the Backing: To do this, one has to remove an outer layer of the release liner whereby only the adhesive coating of the foam towels is exposed.

• Apply the Sticker: The best technique applied when applying the product is that one starts in one corner and then expand the sticker is the surface marked. When fixing the sticker, one can also use the aid of a squeegee or credit card to work on the sticker so as to burst out the air bubbles on the sticker.

• Secure the Edges: When the sticker is on completely, pressure should be applied on the sides of the sticker so as to have a good stick.

For Static Cling Decals:

• Spray Soapy Water: Take a moderate squirting of a soapy water solution. This allows you to adjust the position of the decal before it fully adheres.

• Apply the Decal: Remove the cover of the decal and put it on the wet surface and move it according to your choice. Once you are content with the positioning of the decal then use a squeegee to push out the water and set the decal properly.

• Dry the Surface: Let the decal to dry prior to any form of removal of any transfer tape.


Tips for Applying Stickers and Decals on Different Surfaces

1. Glass Surfaces: Wash the glass carefully in order that any film emulsion left can be easily wiped off. For large window stickers the adhesive should be soaped to enable the laying of the sticker then its positioning is done before sticking the decal.

2. Vehicles: Before starting the process, one needs to wash the car body very well, outside as well as inside. For car back window stickers, it is recommended that you should use it in a lightly shaded environments to avoid the adhesive to dry out on the sun.

3. Walls: Wall decal should not be applied when the area is humid because moisture can hinder the sticking of the decals. The wall must be clean and dry for purposes of getting the best results.

Stickers and decals application is among the tasks that require a lot of considerations. Whether using circular stickers to brand your products or using large window decals to beautify your business, use of the right application procedures will give you the right look. At Exact Print UK, we offer various types of full color sticker and decals with full advice on the best stickers to use to meet your needs.

If you invest your time to wash the surface, install the sticker or the decal properly and use the right technique when placing it then any surface becomes a branding tool. Bear in mind that in order to complete a perfect finish, there is always the need to prepare, be correct and persistent. Thus, do not hesitate and become unique with ExactPrint UK’s high quality stickers and decals!

FAQs

1. How do I put a decal on a window?

Wash the window, arrange the sticker, eliminate air pockets, and take off the transfer tape.

2. What is the meaning of decal glass?

Decal glass is glass that has been created by decorating it with designs or images that were transferred through the application of decals.

3. What's the difference between window cling and decal?

Window clings are non-adhesive and reusable, while decals use adhesive for a more permanent application.

4. Which is better: a decal or vinyl?

Vinyl is more durable and weather-resistant, making it ideal for long-term use, while decals are better for temporary applications.

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