Clear Window Decals

We offer two methods for installing window clings: the dry method and the wet method.

The dry method is recommended for applying small clings (less than 12" x 12"):

1. Remove the static cling from the board and place it in contact with the application surface. If the placement is incorrect, pick up the entire cling and reposition it. Do not attempt to slide the cling.

2. Once the material is in position, use a rubber squeegee to roll out any trapped air, working from the center of the cling to the edges.

The wet method is recommended for large decals (over 12" x 12"):

1. Prepare a wetting solution by mixing two or three teaspoons of liquid household detergent in one gallon of cold water.

2. Remove the static cling from the board and lay the material on a clean, flat surface with the side that will be adhered to the surface facing up.

3. Flood the application surface with the wetting solution. Alternatively, the wetting solution can be sprayed directly on the substrate.

4. Place the cling in contact with the application surface. The wetting solution will allow the decal to be slid across the surface for positioning purposes.

5. Once the material is in position, use a rubber roller or a squeegee to roll out the water, working from the center of the decal to the edges.

6. Use paper towels to blot any excess moisture and rub the edges to ensure the clings have adhered properly.

7. After 24 hours, the window may be washed.

These are not removable. They have a permanent adhesive backing and will leave a mark if it's removed. I would recommend choosing clear window clings. This products are reusable and removable. 

Our custom window decals are made of a 3 mil optically clear vinyl with a proprietary adhesion technology designed for both interior and exterior applications. The film comes with a frosted backing that can be peeled off. This material is optically clear once installed. It is a durable window decal option that works with almost any temperature, easy to install, repositionable, and leaves no adhesive residue upon removal.

The clear area is indicated by the gray and white checkered pattern on our design tool. If you want any part of your sign to have a clear background, this pattern must be visible on your proof.

When you select “Clear Window Decal” on our design tool, the background will automatically switch to the gray and white checkered pattern to indicate that you are designing on a clear background. If you upload a JPG file with a white background, it is the white part of the image that will be printed. We recommend that you upload your file in PNG format to ensure that the transparent area is preserved during printing. If you need help, please fill out our free design request form.

Yes. We also offer opaque window decals and perforated window decals. Additionally, we offer a static cling that uses static electricity to adhere to your window. A more detailed explanation of the differences and advantages/disadvantages of these decals can be found here: Window Signage Options.

Window decals and stickers are often used interchangeably when describing semi-permanent vinyl with an adhesive backing, but they’re not exactly the same. Semi-permanent means you can peel them away easily right after application but re-applying them again may be difficult if not impossible after they’ve been in place regardless of duration. Once they’ve been set on a surface, you will not be able to reposition them. This applies to both our opaque and perforated window decals.

This is not the case for our clear window decals as they have proprietary adhesion technology without stickiness. The clear window decals can be removed, repositioned, and even reused if stored properly. "Window graphic" is similar to "window sticker" but often needs to be specified. Regardless of the term, it is important to indicate whether you want an adhesive or a cling-based window graphic when placing an order.

Our window decals are razor thin—about 3 mil or .003”. The easiest way to visualize this thickness is to say that it is just thinner than a normal piece of paper. This extremely thin solution provides an aesthetically pleasing window sign that is simultaneously clear, durable yet easily repositionable.

Our window decals are water-resistant and weatherproof, and they are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. However, exposure to extreme elements over a long period of time can eventually reduce the quality of your decal. While a decal placed on the interior of a window will last longer than one placed outside, both placements are within the intended usages of the sign.

Yes, your window decal can be cut to any shape you want. We typically don’t recommend cutting to any shape though because the clear part of the decal is extremely clear making it unnecessary in most cases to cut to shape. However, by selecting the Custom with Border shape option on the design tool (this allows for a small border around the edge of the cut) you can customize window decals to any shape or size. Additional shape options to choose from for your clear window decal include Square/Rectangle, Rounded Corners (¼” or 1” radius), and Circle/Oval.

If you are looking for individually cut vinyl letters for your storefront or home windows, you are most likely looking for cut vinyl lettering which is a different product entirely. You can learn more about it through here.

Due to the size of the printers we use, the smallest window decal we can do is 3”x 3”. On the maximum end of the scale, you cannot create a window decal that has both dimensions over 52”. Assuming that one of your dimensions is under 52”, we can print your custom decal design regardless of the dimension of the other end. If you need something larger than 58”, you may need to cut your image into two or more pieces and then install them side-by-side.