Applying Vinyl Decals To Wood

Some wood finishes will not accept a vinyl decal while other wood finishes will allow vinyl decals to stick well.

Applying vinyl decals to wood.

In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl. If the wood is rough or porous sand it so that the surface feels smooth to the touch. One thing many people struggle with is how to apply vinyl to various surfaces. Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl.

Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter. The project above i just made sure the surface was smooth and stuck the vinyl right to the raw wood. So can you use htv on wood. It is still on there several months later with no issues at all.

The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well. You can absolutely used heat transfer vinyl on wood. 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. Consider using a test vinyl piece to test adhesion rather than a sacrificial decal to check if you chosen spot will work.

Apply the 651 vinyl as usual and then with a teflon sheet between your project and iron iron the decal for 10 15 seconds. The same tips apply for sticking to a raw wood surface as the painted and stained above. Sometimes the wood s texture can make it really difficult to get the vinyl to actually stick to the wood. Tips for applying vinyl on wood.

1 when applying a vinyl decal to wood work slowly and methodically to get the best final result. Be sure to sand well and you might even seal the wood for additional success.