APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For all applications, take advantage of the benefits of using a laser level tool, measuring tape, and a pencil to be sure to get your lettering where you want it – it takes longer to mark your place than it does to "eye it," but the results are much better! Remember, you can only apply vinyl lettering one time, so take your time and be careful as you apply. Be sure to apply to clean surfaces only; consider washing your walls or other surfaces with warm water and a lint-free cloth.

Before following the steps to apply your vinyl lettering, place your project face up on a hard flat surface. If your vinyl was shipped, allow it some time to uncurl. Take a ruler or a credit card and "rub" all the letters down with medium pressure, with extra care along all the letter edges especially if your lettering is thin. This will make sure the vinyl letters are adhering to the application tape.

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Step 1:

After making your markings with your laser level and tape measure, place your quote (still fully assembled) up on the wall using masking tape. Be certain that it is exactly where you want it.

Step 2:

If your quote is particularly large, then cut it into separate pieces with a pair of scissors while it is up on the wall. This is a good idea for quotes taller than 6 inches or longer than 5 feet.

If you have a multi-lined quote, tape completely along the top and bottom of the quote, then cut horizontally between the middle lines. Then apply each section separately.

Step 3:

Flip the first piece up against the wall.

Step 4:

Peel away the white wax paper from the clear sticky paper. The lettering should stay on the clear sticky paper as you do this. If it stays stuck to the wax paper, rub it a little bit with your finger, ruler or credit card.

*Hint: Extra small or thin fonts have a tendency to want to stay on the wax paper. Where the letter won't let go of the wax paper, fold or crease the wax paper back. The letter will "pop off" the wax paper. Use your finger to smooth it onto the application tape and move to the next letter.

Step 5:

After the wax paper has been discarded, lay the clear sticky paper down against the wall very carefully to ensure there are no bubbles. Starting in the middle, smooth it against the wall with your hands, ruler or credit card.

Step 6:

Starting in the middle of your quote, use your ruler or credit card to smooth down the letters to your surface. Move your applicator in a downward angle, and move toward the outside of your quote. If your walls are perfectly flat, this is a very quick step. If your walls have a texture, such as knock-down, this will take more pressure on your part.

Step 7:

Remove the masking tape.

Beginning as one end, start peeling away the clear sticky paper. Begin at a corner and pull down, along the wall, at an angle. Do this slowly. If a letter pulls away from the wall, push the sticky paper back over it and rub it some more with the applicator as needed.

*Hint: Do not pull at a 90 degree angle. This will pull the letters off the wall. Peel straight back so your fingers are actually touching the wall as you are peeling, as shown in the picture.

Step 8:

Enjoy your new VinylFancy Lettering!

More Hints: After applying matte vinyl to a textured surface, you can use your hair dryer to heat the letters a little and rub them with your fingers to secure more permanently. If you are having problems getting the matte vinyl to actually stick to the textured surface, you can use your hair drying to warm up the letters during the application process. Once applied, you can also use decoupage glue for extra adhesion.