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About the Product There are 3 layers to your Wall Word Design: 1. The front layer is your application film, this is a low tack adhesive that is stuck well to the front of your vinyl and this is the last layer that is removed upon application. 2. The middle layer is your actual vinyl pre-spaced letters/ designs, this layer has a strong adhesive backing that you will stick to your surface. 3. The back layer is the backing paper of the vinyl and this is the first layer that you will remove upon application. How to Apply Applying Wall Word Designs is simple, but before you start we would like to suggest that you take a moment to prepare and read these instructions thoroughly. Although vinyl is easy to fit, it does require a little patience for larger items. It’s a good idea to plan where you are going to put your new purchase in advance. Care needs to be taken when fitting your Wall Word Design as it is not a reusable item, it can easily be removed but it will more than likely be damaged. Prepare your surface IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to apply vinyl lettering to a freshly painted wall. Paint must have been allowed to dry and set for a minimum of 3 weeks before wall lettering can be applied to it. The application surface must be non-porous, smooth, dry, dust-free and grease-free. If it’s in the kitchen we recommend wiping the surface with glass cleaner (it degreases & leaves no residue). Allow the area to dry thoroughly. Freshly painted walls should be allowed to dry for 4 weeks before applying vinyl. You must also prepare the surface by thoroughly cleaning the area of dust or grit which would show up and spoil the final look of your design. Make sure you wipe the surface well and leave to dry before attempting to apply. Using a level or straight-edge, make 2 small pencil marks 12” apart or wider (as your phrase width dictates) on a level line. These marks will determine the lay of your lettering so ensure they’re on a straight line and level (if you don’t want to mark your wall, use 2 pieces of tape as your marks).
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Prepare your Wall Word Design When you remove your Wall Word Design from the postal tube, you should lay it flat until it stops wanting to curl back up, you may want to add some weight to it such as books for an hour or so.
Step 1) Lay the product on a clean, flat surface face up so you can read the lettering, take the squeegee provided and rub it across the product to allow the application film (front layer) to firmly re-attach to the vinyl (middle layer), this is necessary because sometimes these two layers come apart during transportation . For smaller designs (width less than 40cm/ 16”) go to step 2. For larger designs (width more than 40cm/ 16”) go straight to step 3.
Step 2) Turn the design over so that it is face down on a clean, flat surface.
Remove the thick white backing paper carefully so that it leaves the vinyl lettering stuck to the front application layer. Take particular care with small or thin lettering – if you go too fast, you risk stretching and ruining the vinyl. If any lettering does stick to the backing paper, just smooth it back down and rub over with the squeegee, then try again and if necessary use your fingers to hold the vinyl onto the front layer while you pull the backing paper away. Now pick up your design by its corners and align lettering with the reference marks. Push the top corners of the design onto the wall so that it sticks leaving the rest of the design resting gently against the wall. Go straight to step 6 (2nd paragraph).
Step 3) Pick up your design and align the top of the lettering strip with the reference marks (do not align the reference marks with the bottom of the strip). Apply multiple pieces of tape along the top of the strip to create a “hinge” for the lettering (as pictured right). Hint: Be careful when erasing your reference marks, too much erasing can leave a shiny spot on the wall. If you are applying a very large phrase, please see our Additional Tips and Techniques section below – this will help with the application process.
Step 4) Grip the lettering from the bottom and swing the strip up 180 degrees on the masking tape “hinge” you just created. When you’re finished the strip should be upside down, flat against the wall with the grid-marked backing facing you.
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Step 5)
Starting from a corner separate the thick waxy backing paper from the transfer tape and lettering by doubling the paper over on itself – create a tight bend at the point where it releases from the transfer tape and lettering, and slide (do not pull) it downward and away. If you have any difficulty with this step, please see our Additional Tips and Techniques section below – this will help with the application process.
Step 6) Once you have completely removed the backing paper, swing the lettering 180 degrees back down so that the adhesive side of the lettering is resting lightly against the wall. Starting in the centre, press the lettering to the wall with your hands, slowly sliding from the centre outward in all directions. After the first pass, take a few moments to go over the lettering with your hands pressing all the characters firmly to the wall. Then use the plastic applicator to rub over the lettering for best adhesion.
Step 7) Remove the pieces of masking tape that form your “hinge”. Start in a corner and grip the transfer tape and just as you did with the backing paper, double the mask over on itself tightly and slide it down and away as pictured. If the transfer tape begins to lift a letter off the wall, carefully press the lettering and transfer tape back to the wall at that specific point. Press firmly on the problem spot with your thumb. Begin again to peel down and away making sure to double the mask over on itself as tightly as possible at the point where it’s releasing from the lettering. If you have any difficulty with this step, please see our Additional Tips and Techniques section below – this will help with the application process.
Step 8) Closely examine the lettering to see if any edges are lifting off the wall or if there are any air bubbles under the vinyl. Press the vinyl edges to the wall if they’re lifted up anywhere. You can usually work air bubbles out pushing them toward the letter’s edge with your finger. If this isn’t possible you can lightly prick the bubble with a pin and press the air out of the bubble via the pinhole. You won’t be able to see the pinhole once the air is out. Now step back and enjoy your new lettering!
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How to Remove Vinyl lettering is easy to remove with a pair of tweezers or your fingernails. Just gently lift up the corners and slowly remove the lettering from your surface. Razor blades work well for removing vinyl off glass/ mirror/ ceramic. If you are removing from painted walls, or if you have had the lettering on your surface for a long time, use a hair dryer on a low setting to soften the letters before removing. Just go slowly ... for safety! You'll know how fast you can remove the letters after the first few are done.
Please Note... We have tried to pass on industry experience of applying vinyl in a simple and easy to use way. We cannot take any responsibility for errors you make during the fitting of your Wall Word Design. We also cannot be held responsible for any damage to paint work when you remove your Wall Word Design. This is a DIY home decoration product and is supplied on the premise that you may have to touch up areas of paintwork after removal.
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