This diy project is done with plastic adhering spray paint.
Vinyl letters to place over spray paint.
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However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years.
You can also use a primer between the vinyl and the paint.
After the paint has dried slowly and carefully remove your vinyl.
There are also certain ways to apply the paint.
Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications.
If you need to paint but are unable to remove existing decals from the surface you are working on paint over the stickers using the proper techniques.
Painting vinyl siding shutters and trim is easy with the right paint.
I ve tried it and seen others clear over vinyl decals numerous times.
Remove the vinyl stencil.
Here s my take on things.
There will be times when you lift paint when you remove vinyl from.
Fabric spray paint is more flexible than any other spray paint but it is more expensive.
If your vinyl surface is clean the paint or primer will adhere to the vinyl rather than the dirt and you will have a longer lasting finish.
Unfortunately decals are not suited for adhesion and require specific preparation before they will accept paint.
This task needs particular paint to cover the material.
I prefer to spray several thin layers allowing it to dry in between if you have a quality product that needs a little tlc skip the spray and go with a hand.
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Paint will not stick to a dirty surface.
Prepare thoroughly or the decals will inevitably shed their new finish.
For the best results put a book or something solid under the canvas and use the silhouette scraper to really burnish the letters onto the canvas before removing the contact paper.
Wood can crack and degrade and metal can rust but vinyl remains stable.
Flexible vinyl is used to cover various surfaces and while it can be purchased in numerous colors sometimes it is nice to change or refresh the color without having the purchase new vinyl.
This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
Use a weeding tool to remove the vinyl from the inner part of the letters.
Removing the vinyl the opposite direction of the wood grain helps to avoid unwanted paint from lifting.
Therefore spray paint that specifically adheres to plastic should work for this project.
Vinyl can be painted and is typically a better surface for adhesion than wood or metal.
And i ve yet to see any major issues.
Be sure your vinyl is clean before applying paint by washing it with soap and water and rinsing well.
The longevity of your project might be extended if you opt for fabric spray paint.
You ll get the best results if you consider not only the type of paint but the sheen as well.