Decals

MagicStik - 6 mil

The unique adhesive on this material makes it easy to install on any flat surface including painted walls, and it can easily be removed and reapplied, so it’s a great material for making removable wall graphics, wall stickers, or temporary decals that need to be moved around to different locations. It provides excellent image quality, is durable, and economically priced. Available in widths up to 54". Approx. longevity of 3 years outdoors or 20 years indoors.

 

Economy Calendered Matte Vinyl - 4 mil

With an outdoor longevity of up to 3 years, this removable adhesive backed vinyl is excellent for vinyl decals, bumper stickers, and outdoor signs. It has a blockout layer for excellent hiding power and the matte finish helps reduce glare. Can also be used indoors for sign and point of purchase displays. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors, 5-25 years indoors.

 

Economy Calendered Gloss Vinyl - 4 mil

With an outdoor longevity of up to 3 years, this removable adhesive backed vinyl is excellent for vinyl decals, bumper stickers, and outdoor signs. It has a blockout layer for excellent hiding power and the gloss finish makes for excellent color depth. Can also be used indoors for sign and point of purchase displays. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 84".

Longevity of up to 3 years outdoors, 5-25 years indoors.

 

Premium Calendered Matte Vinyl - 3.4 mil

This removable adhesive backed vinyl can be used as is for up to 3 years outdoors, or protected with Cast Vinyl for longevity of up to 5 years outdoors and up to 25 years indoors. Excellent indoors or out for installation on flat surfaces or compound curves making it excellent for custom vinyl decals and bumper stickers, and well as equipment labels. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

 

Premium Calendered Gloss Vinyl - 3.4 mil

This removable adhesive backed vinyl can be used as is for up to 3 years outdoors, or protected with Accushield or Cast Vinyl for longevity of up to 5 years. Excellent indoors or out for installation on flat surfaces or compound curves. Also available with a permanent adhesive. Will adhere to any smooth surface such as Alumalite, acrylic, Sintra, metal, or painted wood surfaces. Available in widths up to 60".

 

Arlon 8000 Adhesive Vinyl - 3.8 mil

This satin white engineered vinyl is designed for graphics that will be installed in cold temperatures or on hard to stick to surfaces. It features an aggressive, high tack, permanent adhesive that can stick to low energy surfaces such as concrete, brick, or polyethylene, that other adhesives will not adhere to. Available in widths up to 54".

Outdoor longevity of 2-3 years without lamination, or up to 5 years with lamination.

 

Building Wrap Vinyl - 3.5 mil

This opaque vinyl is used in wall and building wrap applications and decals where many standard products will not work. For rough textured concrete, cinder block, brick, and other low energy surfaces where normal adhesive vinyls could not typically be used. Removes cleanly with no adhesive residue. Available in widths up to 60".

Approximate longevity of 5-50 years indoors, 2 years outdoors.

 

Xtreme Decal Vinyl - 14 mil

This specially designed adhesive backed vinyl and laminate combination features a very aggressive adhesive with an extremely durable finish that still maintains conformability, which makes it perfect for decals on hard hats, motocross bikes, snowmobiles, jet skis, road bikes and outdoor power equipment. Also available in a removable version for football/sports helmets or other applications were clean removability is needed. Available in widths up to 54".

Outdoor longevity up to 5 years.

 

ProPatch - 20 mil

This specially designed material is made of a two piece construction, a clear 12 mil vinyl with a white 8 mil backer. The result is a durable vinyl patch that can be sewn into garments, upholstery, bags or other textiles for advertising, sponsorship, or identification. Applications such as motorcycle seats, team uniform patches, bar stool covers, sponsor ski vests, paintball duffle bags, and tire covers are other possibilities. Available in widths up to 30"

Approx. longevity of 2-20 years depending on use.

 

3M 680 Reflective Adhesive Vinyl - 7 mil

This flexible, retroreflective film is a highly durable adhesive coated opaque vinyl that remains brilliantly reflective even when totally wet. This film is perfect for reflective decals, commercial vehicle graphics, railroad graphics, commercial signs and striping, or anywhere a reflective graphic is desirable for night visibility. See also the 3M 3200 for flat, non-vehicle application. Available in widths up to 54".

Up to 5 year outdoor longevity with laminate.

 

Avery EZ Cast Vinyl - 2.1 mil

This premium quality opaque film is designed for use in fleet marking and other vehicle decals including full wraps. It features a removable adhesive that is guaranteed to provide residue-free removal over the warranted life of the graphic, which when combined with Avery’s cast vinyl laminate, is 5 years. It offers excellent hiding power due to a blockout layer and spectacular color reproduction and image quality. Available in widths up to 54".

 

Oracal RapidAir Cast Vinyl with Laminate- 4 mil

This professional wrapping film and laminate combination carries a 7 year outdoor warranty, the longest we offer. It's air channels are not visible so it provides the highest image quality and it's extremely conformable for the most difficult car sign, vehicle graphic and vehicle wrap installations. It's also available without the RapidAir technology for use on boat graphics and other applications in water. Available in up to 60" widths.

Cleanly removable for up to 4 years with excellent hiding power.

 

3M ControlTac Cast Vinyl with Comply - 2 mil

This opaque adhesive-backed premium cast vinyl carries a 5 year outdoor warranty when combined with 3M cast vinyl laminates. It's a popular solution for vehicle and fleet graphics with an adhesive that is positionable until firm pressure is applied, making for easier installations. It also offers fast, clean removal with heat and has excellent hiding power. Available in widths up to 54".

 

Normal turnaround time is 4-5 days. During the order process you will be asked if you have a specific due date, and if you do, we will adjust your shipping method, if necessary, to get your order to you on time. If you need your order even quicker, we also have a rush service. If you authorize rush charges, we can get your order shipped the same day or the next day. Rush charges are typically 50% of your order up to a maximum of $75. If we're able to meet your deadline without bumping other jobs, we won't actually charge the rush charge, but you must authorize the rush to guarantee delivery.

Most of our printing is done in full color, so any number of colors can be used, from black and white to continuous tone photography, and the price will be the same. We do offer screen printed decals in larger quantities, and in that case, the number of colors does affect the price, but those are special order items. If you need large quantities of decals, from 250 to 10,000 or more, contact us for pricing on this process.

If you want a custom decal that is cut out in a shape, there are two ways to go about this. The first way is for you to create a cut path yourself. Our decals are digitally die cut, so we need a vector path that can be used to tell the cutter where exactly you want your decal cut. This can be done in a drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, or you can draw the path in Photoshop and we can copy it out and use it. If you decide to do this, be sure you draw a complete, closed path and that you leave approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch of image outside the cut path to allow for variances in the cutting. The smaller your wall decal, the smaller the margin needs to be. Make the path a color that will stand out against your image and we will handle the technical details.

If you don't have the ability to create the cut path, or prefer not to, we can create it for you, but we do charge for the service. With most images, the cost is $20 but if you want to send us your file in advance, we can verify what the cost will be to create the cut path.

There are some people who recommend applying decals with either water, or even soapy water, to make it possible to slide the decal around during installation. This is a valid technique for some types of decals, but we find the benefits don't outweigh the possible problems, so we recommend installing all decals dry. If you follow our instruction, you shouldn't have any problems and there will be fewer adhesion issues. If you do want to use a wet installation technique, you should only do so on materials that don't have an air release feature.

There are a few different installation methods that can be used for decals depending on which type of decal you have. If you ordered decals that are cut in a simple, solid shape such as a circle or rectangle, they will usually be sent without any transfer tape over the face of the decal. If your decals are very small, you may be able to simply peel them off the release liner and stick them to your cleaned and prepared surface. But, for larger decals, we recommend the procedure below

You will need the following tools: Scissors, Xacto knife or razor blade, for unlaminated decals you will need a soft squeegee or protect the image with paper (a hard squeegee will damage the print), and masking tape. You can also use your hands to apply the decal, but you are more likely to get bubbles in that case.

General Notes

• Glass surfaces should not have been treated with water repellent.
• Apply decals in the shade (no direct sunlight).
• The ideal temperature would be between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Surface temperature should be above 40 degrees.

 

Surface Preparation

• All surfaces should be considered dirty and must be cleaned prior to installation. Clean the area where the decals are to be applied with a household, non-ammonia based cleaner. We recommend an alcohol based cleaner such as denatured alcohol or equivalent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

 

Applying the Decal

• Position your decal in the desired location and tack into place on each end with small pieces of masking tape.
• Peel back about 2” of the release liner away from the top edge on the adhesive side of your decal.
• Cut off that section of the release liner and discard.
• Squeegee down the exposed edge of the decal starting from the center and working towards the edges. Let the squeegee cause the contact with the mounting surface and brush from the center outward using overlapping 45 degree angled strokes.
• Flip the decal up and start to peel back the remaining release liner.
• Pull back a few inches of the release liner at a time and squeegee the graphic into place using the same technique as above.
• If you get an air bubble or wrinkle, you can carefully lift the decal enough to fix the problem and continue. If there are air bubbles in your finished installation, you can pop them with a pin and squeegee the bubble toward the pin hole to squeeze out the air. Small bubbles will tend to disappear over time.
• Once the entire decal is applied, squeegee the entire decal once more to ensure a firm bond with the surface.

 

For decals that are cut into irregular shapes or multiple pieces, and sometimes with unlaminated decals, your graphic will come with transfer tape applied over the face of the decal. Transfer tape looks like big piece of masking tape and serves a few purposes. For decals in multiple pieces, like individually cut letters, the transfer tape keeps the decal together in once piece during installation. It also helps protect the image for unlaminated decals, and keeps the vinyl from stretching during installation.

The installation procedure for decals with transfer tape is basically the same with a few variations. For larger decals, especially those that are irregularly shaped, rather than starting with the top 2" of the decal, it can be easier to run a piece of masking tape through the center from the top of the graphic off the bottom. This tape will act like a hinge. You would then fold back the left side of the graphic to the hinge, peel back and cut off the release liner, then while holding the left edge of the graphic, squeegee the graphic down to the mounting surface starting at the hinge and working left. Just like before, you would work from the center out with overlapping, angled strokes. Once the left side is applied, you would fold back the right side, remove the remaining release liner and repeat the procedure for the right side.

The only other difference is that once the decal is applied to the surface, you will squeegee the entire decal again, and then carefully remove the transfer tape off the face of the decal by pulling it off at a sharp angle to prevent it from pulling your decal off the mounting surface. Once the transfer tape has been removed, squeegee the decal one last time to ensure it's on securely.

With all decals, the adhesive will take up to 24 hours to fully set, so avoid washing or causing stress to the decal for the first day after installation.

Unfortunately, it's illegal to sell professional sports teams official logos without paying exorbitant licensing fees as well as a percentage of each sale, so we aren't able to sell this type of decal. With some schools and amateur sports teams, their logos can be reproduced so check with your favorite team and see if they will provide their logo, or check with us to see if we have the team logo you need.

When you first open the order form, there will be an expanding list of items on the left. If you use the Place Order button, you can skip to the next paragraph, otherwise, choose the Printing for Indoor Use or Printing for Outdoor Use option, then choose the specific material you want from the drop down list under under Adhesive Vinyls, Vehicle Graphics, or Specialty Medias, depending on the material you want to use for your custom decals. If you haven't already decided on a material, you can choose different items and read their descriptions to help you make a choice. If you need some help in deciding, you can also look in the Our Recommendations tab for some suggestions.

Once you have decided on the material, you will need to indicate if you are sending a file, providing a photo/film to be scanned, or if you need us to design your graphics. If you are sending a photo or film, you will need to indicate in the next step that a file is not needed for your order. If you are sending a digital photo or file, then you must indicate how you are sending the file. You can choose Upload Now and click the Upload button that appears to send your file at this point, which is recommended, you can choose to send your file later or one of the other options.

Once you tell us how you are sending your file, you will be presented with a form to complete. Here you need to tell us what size to print your decal by entering the width and height in inches. This is the size you want the finished graphic to be, not the size of your file.

Next enter the number of copies you want printed in the quantity field and the price will be calculated. If you are ordering multiple graphics of different files, you should complete these steps for each graphic. To speed up the process, some customers prefer to attach all their graphics of the same size and indicate here the total number of prints they are ordering at this size, rather than complete the info for each file individually. You can do this if you prefer, but the prices shown will not be accurate in that case.

Next you can select from any available finishing options. In general, only finishing options that are appropriate for the type of printing material you have selected will be available. For instance, adhesive vinyls have no mounting adhesive options available since those products already have an adhesive backing. The die cutting option will be available under Other Finishing.

Next you can request a proof. A reduced size printed proof is $30 and will be printed on the same material as your final print, but an electronic pdf or jpg proof is free. A pdf proof is good for checking the general layout, proof reading, etc., but if you're concerned about color accuracy or the quality of an image when enlarged to full size, a physical proof is the best option. A reduced size proof of the overall design is good for proofing color, or we can print a section of the graphic at full size so you can see how an image will look when blown up. If we feel the file will print poorly, we will always contact you to discuss your options before printing, but since our expectations and yours may not match, and since custom printed graphics cannot be returned, a proof is your best way to verify what the final print will look like in advance.

The final step before adding your print to the shopping cart is to tell us what you want us to do if your file doesn't fit the dimensions you gave us. The options are to have us size your file to fit the dimensions you provided and crop any excess, or to contact you for instructions. If you're sure that your image actually sizes correctly to your dimensions, it doesn't really matter which option you choose because neither one will be necessary. But, if you're not sure, you should either choose to have us contact you, or tell us to crop the image to fit. We'll do our best to crop your image in way that makes sense, but you should also be sure to request a pdf proof so you can see the results of the cropping.

Once you've complete all the previous steps, click the Add to Cart button to add this print to your shopping cart. On the shopping cart screen you can see all the items you've added to your order, delete any that you don't want, and have another chance to upload your file if you chose Upload Later from the order form. You can also choose Add Another to add another item to your order.

You don't need to log in or create an account to select and add items to your shopping cart, but you will need to do so in order to complete your order. This is so your account history can be maintained for future reference and ordering convenience. Your account information is secure and confidential, and creating an account WILL NOT result in unwanted e-mails from us, or anyone else.

Once you have placed all the items you want in your cart, and are logged in to your account, click the Order Now button. You will be asked to specify either normal turnaround time for your order, or provide a specific due date. If you do specify a due date, you will also be given the option to authorize rush charge for your order. If you need your order completed in less than the normal 3-5 day turnaround, you should authorize rush charges to ensure you get your order on time. Rush charges are 50% of your order total, up to a maximum of $75. If we don't have to bump other jobs to meet your deadline, you won't be charged the rush fee, but if you don't authorize the charges, we'll do what we can to complete your order on time, but won't go so far as to bump other jobs. If you specify a due date, we will adjust the shipping method, if necessary, to ensure your order arrives by the date you specified. In this case, extra shipping charges may apply.

Next you will be asked to select the shipping method, and finally the payment type. You should know that your credit card is not being charged when you submit the form. We are collecting the information for your order, but you will not be charged until we have verified your order to make sure there were no mistakes made. That way, if there are aspects of your order that change, we can adjust the order and the shipping cost, if necessary, before you are charged.

Once you click the Order button, you will receive an order summary via e-mail for your records, and we will receive your order and the process can begin.

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please Contact Us and we'll be happy to help you with the process.