Polycrylic Over Vinyl Decals

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Polycrylic over vinyl decals.

The minwax polycrylic comes in gloss and satin finish we always use satin finish. Do i have to poly over vinyl decal. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements. Oil based poly would damage the vinyl decal as would any kind of solvent based coating.

So it is just like working with paint. Get your sister in law to show you how to lay the sticker correctly. Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals. Vinyl requires a smooth and uniform surface.

However if you go over vinyl decals with polycrylic they are there for good. Give it this and it will stick without peeling. Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals. Just make sure you get all the air bubbles out of the decal before you put the finish over it.

Bry cornhole player posts. You apply it over your vinyl decal with a brush. Yes you can apply polycrylic over vinyl decals. Basics beginners blanks decals how to silhouette cameo fundamentals silhouette vinyl vinyl melinda june 17 2016 at 4 56 am great timing my second project was a design that i put on my diary.

The polycrylic will seal the decals in place and you won t be able to get them off again. Keep in mind that normal decals can be easily removed from most surfaces. It s often used on on lighter wood surfaces such as maple and birch and also used to cover decals and paint since it usually doesn t leave a yellowish tint. The only time i used decals i used polycrylic over them with no problems.

Put it over the top of the finish. How to apply vinyl to christmas ornaments. Polycrylic is a water based product that s often used when people are going for more of a glossy clear appearance. Once you apply the finish the bubbles will still be there and will give when you press on them possible cracking the finish and the decal once the finish has hardened.

Polycrylic over vinyl decals remove the white backing from the vinyl decal and place decal onto the wood carefully considering alignment to the final surface. It works great on mugs or plates and you can choose from a variety of different finishes such as matte glossy or glitter.