Street and Sidewalk Decals

Harsh climates and extreme conditions can affect your decals like they would any other decal or sign. Nonetheless, assuming all installation instructions are followed your decal should function properly between temperatures of -40F to 302F.

Our street and sidewalk graphics are rated to last up to 12 months of outside use under heavy pedestrian traffic. Using them inside or in less trafficked areas may increase this lifespan. Harsh weather conditions and climates can potentially shorten the lifespan of your decal. Graphics that are applied to surfaces that are wet or below 32 F (50 F is the recommend surface temperature) can also have a reduced lifespan due to improper initial adhesion. Lastly, anything other than "rolling vehicle traffic" can permanently damage your graphic.

Rolling vehicle traffic won't damage the decal. Rolling vehicle traffic is defined as straight forward or backwards motion over the graphic. However, stops or turns on the decal may cause permanent and irreversible damage. Materials stored on top of the applied graphics should not be slid or pushed across its surface, as doing so may cause edges to lift and render the graphics unusable.

You won't need any specialized tools, however a rubber hand roller (also known as J-Roller) may make the process easier and ensure proper application of the decal. If desired, this is offered as an optional add-on that can be added to your order while designing it on our design tool. With the exception of very large graphics, installation is simple and easy enough to be done by just one person without additional help. For large graphics, we do recommend additional hands to ensure your decal is applied correctly the first time.

To properly install your outdoor floor decal the surface must first be prepared before application. The application surface where applied should be above freezing when first applied. For best results, apply when the surface temperature is above 50 F. Surface Preparation: 1. Sweep the surface to ensure it is free of any debris such as loose gravel, caked dirt, oils, grease, sand, etc. This will ensure proper adhesion. 2. Ensure the surface is dry. If the surface is greasy or otherwise unclean, power wash the area then allow it to dry before applying your graphic. A commercial degreaser may be necessary for stubborn substances. 3. A mixture of 50/50 to 70/30 percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) + water can be used for surfaces where adhesion is difficult. After applying the solution, wipe with a soft cloth. A second pass often helps with adhesion. Once the surface is clean and dry you are ready to install your decal. Applying the Decal: 1. Before starting the application process we recommend you lay your graphic with the back liner still still in place on the surface exactly where you intend to install it to ensure proper fit. 2. Remove the brown paper back liner from your decal. Please note that the decal is not repositionable, so it's important that you lay it precisely where you want it on the desired surface. While these decals are not as unforgiving as some of our window and vehicle decals we recommend not letting the adhesive side stick to itself during installation. Multiple people helping during installation of large graphics will help prevent this. 3. Lay the decal on the desired surface, pressing firmly from left to right, top to bottom, ensuring the material conforms to the surface beneath to maximize adhesion. For best results with uneven surfaces you'll need to move slowly and ensure that the decal is fully adhered as you go. Alternatively, you can also peel away only a small portion of the back liner and firmly press the exposed part to the surface first. Then you can slowly and simultaneously peel away the back liner and apply the exposed portion of your decal to the surface to prevent self-sticking. 4. If needed, a hand roller (optional purchase) can be used to ensure the graphic is firmly adhered. 5. Adhesion is instant and, once firmly pressed, the decal is immediately ready for foot and vehicular traffic ("rolling vehicular traffic", no stopping, turning, pivoting, etc.). However, it will take up to 24 hours for the decal's adhesive to fully dry

Removal of the decal is very simple, and they'll come off clean from any unsealed surfaces. To remove the decal, simply peel back one of the corners of the decal and pull it away at a 45 degree angle, removing the graphic in one piece. A squeegee or other flat object may be used to leverage the decal away from the surface in cases where the edges of the graphic have sheared, making grip difficult. No special tools should be needed for removal of your decal.