What is a vinyl sticker?

What is a sticker in the interior, in the West they know for a long time. Our compatriots had the opportunity to get acquainted with this attribute only a few years ago. Therefore, stickers are not yet a common way in our country to design residential and office space. We offer a closer look at this decorative element, as well as learn how you can make it yourself.

What is a sticker and what are its advantages?

Stickers of this kind are usually made of vinyl and represent an elastic film that can be glued to absolutely any smooth surface. They are very strong, hold on long and do not lose their appearance. In addition, they are easy to clean, and when removed on the wall there will be no traces left. Also this decorative element will be able to decorate absolutely anyone, both residential and office space. And its cost is not comparable with the cost of buying expensive wallpapers or another option of finishing. In addition, it is absolutely possible for every person to paste vinyl stickers on their own. Stickers of this kind are intended not only for use by professionals, but also people who do not have special skills.

As for the use, these wall tattoos fit perfectly into the interior of any room, be it a children's room, bedroom or living room, as well as kitchen, bathroom and toilet. In addition, the vinyl sticker can be placed on the refrigerator, cabinet doors or any other flat surface.

How to make a sticker with your own hands

Despite the fact that the stickers for the interior today can be easily bought in specialized stores, if you have an idea and a little time, it is quite possible to make it yourself.

Selecting a drawing

First you need to decide on the image, which will be later transferred to the sticker. You can choose your favorite picture or photo, or draw something by hand, if you have the necessary skills and abilities. Be sure to coordinate the image with family members, so that for them it was not an unpleasant surprise. In order to subsequently assign the print drawing to the printing house, it is necessary to execute it in vector form. If you are able to do this in the program Corel, then there will be no problems for you, otherwise you can ask for help in a printing company whose employees will help you create a layout in the shortest possible time, and will not require a large fee for this work.

Transfer the image to film

To transfer the picture to a special vinyl film (it's best to use Oracal or Avery), it's easiest to contact the printer. Here you can choose any color gamut, and your sticker will be ready the next day.

However, if you have the time and desire, you can cut the image and yourself at home. To begin with, you will need to purchase a film of one of the above types. You can find it in most stores selling office supplies. On the reverse side of the film you need to apply your picture. This is not so difficult as it seems, because the material has markup, so you can transfer the image in parts. After you finish with the picture on the film, you need to cut it. The process is quite painstaking and complex, however in this case you do not have to pay for such a work of the printing house.

How to paste a vinyl sticker?

As we have already mentioned, this procedure is not particularly complicated, and it is literally possible for everyone to master it. Therefore, since we figured out what a sticker is, and how to make it yourself or at a printing house, we propose to move on to the final moment associated with sticking such a tattoo on the wall.

First of all, you need to properly prepare the surface. Keep in mind that it should be perfectly flat. All pits and bulges will be clearly visible on the sticker. Now prepare the sticker, spread it on a flat surface and carefully iron. This is necessary to ensure that all parts of the sticker are detached from the substrate and remain on the mounting film. Now, using a pencil and ruler, mark on the wall a place for the tattoo. In case the picture is large, you should not try to paste it alone, because you risk ruining everything, it's better to call someone to help.

The upper end of the film is disconnected from the substrate and glued to the surface in accordance with the marks made. Do not immediately release the sticker from the paper substrate. Gradually remove it and smooth the tattoo in the direction from the center to the edges and from the top down. After the sticker has been completely transferred to the wall, once again iron its surface and make sure that no irregularities remain. Now you can carefully remove the mounting film.

So, today we learned what a vinyl sticker is, how it can become a real decoration for your home or office. Sincerely we hope that our tips will help you create the interior of your dreams!