The Best Ways To Prevent Vinyl Peeling After Application

Creating custom stickers and decals is a great way to show off your creative skills, while also marketing your Etsy business. Unfortunately, not all vinyl is permanent vinyl and a majority of adhesive vinyl used for these types of designs can be prone to peeling if they are not applied properly. 

At VIP Vinyl Supply, we are dedicated to making your vinyl crafting experience go as smoothly as possible! Keep reading to learn more about some of our best tricks and tips to prevent vinyl peeling and shop our adhesive vinyl today!

Clean Your Surface 

Crafting can be messy — unfortunately, all this dust, dirt, debris, and crafting crumbs can get stuck in your adhesive vinyl causing peeling. By cleaning your crafting table with a spray or rubbing alcohol, you can remove many of these contaminants, including oil that resides in your hands, giving your vinyl a cleaner surface to be handled! 

Use Heat To Help Dry Adhesive 

If your adhesive vinyl just does not seem to be sticking, you can use a hairdryer or heat gun on the adhesive surface to help it bond to its desired location. After application, make sure to use a squeegee to remove any air bubbles. 

Leave the Transfer Tape on the Vinyl 

Ensure you are using high-quality transfer tape when working with adhesive vinyl, leaving it on for ten to 20 minutes for a stronger bond between the adhesive and the surface. 

Use a Clear Coat of Paint 

After all these steps have been completed and your vinyl still is having issues sticking, try to use a clear coat of paint over top. An uneven surface may be the cause of your crafting issues, but this clear coat will smooth out any rough spots while also adding a glossy finish! 

Shop VIP Vinyl Supply’s wide selection of high-quality adhesive vinyl today!