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Vinyl Lettering Just How You Need It

Choose from over 30 different colors of vinyl and have your lettering, numbering, or business logo cut to the exact shape you need for indoor or outdoor use.

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  • Easy-to-Use Online Design Tool
  • Over 70 Fonts Available
  • Wide Range of Custom Sizes
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  • Vector Artwork Required (ai, eps, svg, pdf)
  • Most fonts and designs acceptable
  • Need help with files, uploading or design? Check out our Free Design Services!

(Text effects such as gradients, shadows, borders, slants, etc. are not possible with vinyl lettering. For these effects please use our custom wall decals.)


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What is Vinyl Lettering?

Vinyl Lettering

Vinyl lettering includes lettering, numbering, and shapes that are individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored, 2-mil vinyl and then pre-spaced and placed onto pre-masked transfer tape (the number of transfer tape sheets used will depend on the size of your vinyl lettering and amount of colors used). This allows the lettering to be easily installed as one piece, creating a clean and professional look. You have the option to choose the standard print surface or have it made to be displayed inside glass.

Our vinyl lettering will stick on almost any flat, nonporous surface. Some surfaces vinyl lettering will work on include glass, windows, walls, storefronts, cars/trucks, and boats. Scale is no problem! We can provide the perfect fit for every display surface, big or small. We can print vinyl lettering as large as 24” x 60” in size.

Vinyl Lettering

Our vinyl lettering has over 30 different colors to choose from, including specialty colors such as frosted, fluorescent, gold, and silver. You are also able to incorporate multiple colors into your lettering design.



Common Uses For Vinyl Lettering

Vinyl lettering is one of the most versatile tools for marketing. Since it’s made of durable, high-quality vinyl, it can be used both indoors and outdoors. It sticks to most surfaces and is weather-resistant. Below are some of the most popular uses for vinyl lettering:


Popular Vinyl Lettering Templates

Start Your Vinyl Lettering Project With Free Templates

No need to be an artist to start designing your own vinyl lettering! We offer a large selection of free templates you can use and build upon. All you need to do is pick one you like and customize as you see fit. Seeking inspiration? Here are some of our most popular premade templates:

3-Step Guide on Customizing our Vinyl Lettering Templates

  1. Choose a template that you would like to use.
  2. Customize using our online design tool. You can change the text, colors, or shapes of the design.
  3. Once you’re happy with the artwork, complete the order process and checkout.

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Easy to Apply and Made to Last

  • Pre-spaced and pre-masked for easy all at once install
  • Works on many different smooth, nonporous surfaces
  • Made from durable vinyl designed to last over 8 years and avoid cracking and embrittlement
  • UV-resistant
  • Water-resistant

Have Your Design Standard or Reverse Cut

You can choose either Standard or Reverse Cut for your vinyl lettering. Standard Cut makes it so each letter and object in your design will be cut directly out of the vinyl material, leaving no background. With Reverse Cut, each element in your design will be cut away from the background of the vinyl material. With Standard Cut the price of your vinyl lettering is based off of the size of your actual design, whereas with Reverse Cut the price will be based off of the size of the square/rectangle you are having your design cut out of.

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Standard Cut

(Design Cut From Material)
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Reverse Cut

(Design Cut Out of Material)

Additional Specs

  • Thickness

    .002" (2-mil or 50 microns; about the thickness of half of a sheet of copy paper)

  • UV Resistance

    UV protectants in the material for 5-10 years of outdoor vibrancy

  • Estimated Lifespan

    Approximately 8 years depending on climate and use

  • Temperature Range

    -40F to 225F

  • Installation Method

    Pre-Masked Transfer Tape

  • Print Method

    Cut, not printed, from vinyl sheet

  • Uses

    Indoor and Outdoor. Business storefronts and windows, walls, home decor, cars, trucks, boats, etc


Vinyl Lettering Fonts and Strokes Guide

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How to Install Vinyl Lettering

All of our vinyl lettering comes pre-spaced and pre-masked with transfer tape, making installation a simple, all-at-once process. Follow the step by step instructions below to help you get it installed exactly as you want it. The instructions below are for one-color and simple two-color letters and graphics. For orders with complex two-color designs or three or more colors, due to both production and installation quality purposes, you will install your vinyl lettering layer by layer for the same seamless and professional look.

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Thoroughly clean and dry the surface where the lettering will be installed.

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After measuring and marking your intended installation location if necessary, apply a horizontal strip of masking or painters tape to the top of the graphic with the top half of the tape on the intended surface, creating a hinge.

Note: Designs with three or more colors will require you to place individually colored layers on your wall. Two vinyl dots (one in the upper left corner and one in the bottom right corner of each layer) will be used to help align individual layers.
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Hold the bottom edge of the hinged graphic away from the intended surface and remove the back liner (which is different from the transfer tape), revealing the sticky backing of your lettering or graphic. Be careful not to allow the exposed adhesive to touch the surface.

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Using a squeegee*, apply pressure to the front or pre masked side of your lettering, placing the graphic onto the intended surface. Squeegee from left to right from the top down. If creases or bubbles develop, carefully lift the graphic and re-squeegee it.

*Available for purchase with vinyl lettering.

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Once in place without creases or bubbles, squeegee the entire lettering or graphic to ensure the adhesive is firmly attached to the surface.

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Gently remove the pre-mask transfer tape, starting at a top corner. If any vinyl begins to come off the wall, use your squeegee to firmly adhere it back to the wall and continue peeling away the premask.

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Laying the liner over the graphic with the shiny side facing you, apply hard pressure with the squeegee, removing any stubborn air bubbles.

As noted above, for vinyl lettering with three or more colors your order will have one layer per color. Repeat steps 2-7 and use the registration marks in the upper left and bottom right corners to ensure proper alignment and installation.

Care

Your vinyl lettering can be washed on a regular basis with a damp non-abrasive rag. This will clear it of dust or grime without damaging the lettering. Do not use strong cleaners or scrub vigorously as both of these actions may damage and/or peel away the lettering from the surface where applied.

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Create your custom vinyl lettering with the easiest and simplest design tool in the signage industry. Upload images, create objects, add text, adjust sizing, change color, and so much more!
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Q:
What about cars, trucks, boats, etc? Can I install here without ruining my paint?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Yes, our lettering works on the interior or exterior of all types of vehicles. This includes both cars and trucks as well as boats. Using vinyl lettering on a car, truck or boat should not damage the paint job of the vehicle or boat as long as removal is done carefully and correctly.
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Will my lettering work on tinted windows?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Yes, vinyl lettering will work on tinted windows. The caveat is that the sign and lettering needs to be designed with this in mind. A light color or white should be used to provide the needed contrast to ensure maximum visibility of the sign. Dark colors on a dark or tinted window will not be very visible, if at all. Also, all installation on tinted glass should always be done on the side of the window where you want the lettering visible to the customer. Don’t attempt to install in a way that you look through the tinted glass to see the lettering.
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Can the lettering be used outside?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Yes, our vinyl lettering can be used for both indoor and outdoor application. Climate, installation and care and maintenance will impact the lifespan of the lettering but they should last 8-10 years.
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Will the lettering ruin my painted wall? What about wallpaper?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Vinyl letters should not ruin your paint regardless of how long they are in place. The only damage that may occur is using a sharp edge when trying to peel them away and chipping or peeling the paint away. Nonetheless, with or without a sharp edge, we recommend that removal is done with the utmost care to ensure no damage to any underlying paint. Not all wallpaper is created equal. Our vinyl lettering will work on some surfaces with wallpaper and others it won’t. If your wallpapered wall is smooth and non-porous and you still have concerns please contact us about a sample. We offer free samples if the shipping is paid for. Textured wallpaper will not work with the lettering. Assuming the lettering works, removing the lettering should not damage the wallpaper itself excepting damage done when using a sharp edge for removal.
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Can I apply it on wet or new paint?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Vinyl lettering should not be applied to any surface that has been very recently painted. Painted surfaces should be allowed 2-3 weeks to dry and cure properly before applying the lettering. Doing so sooner risks damage to the paint.
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Are there restrictions on types of paint I can apply it to?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Your vinyl letters will work best on semi-gloss and glossy paints. Generally speaking latex and oil based paints will work. This covers the majority of homes and businesses. Alternatively, faux, flat, satin, magnetic suede and sand paints will not work well with the vinyl’s adhesive.
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How do I remove the lettering? What if it has been applied for a long period of time?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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The majority of lettering can simply be peeled away like any other sticker. We recommend peeling it away slowly to ensure no damage to any paint. Residual adhesive, if any, can be removed with a very mild cleaner and water and light scrubbing. In some cases a sharp edge may be needed to remove lettering that has been in place for extended periods of time. Be careful not to damage the application surface when using these tools.
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What are the typical uses of vinyl lettering?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Typical uses of vinyl lettering are largely broken down into two main uses. These areas of use are business and home related. For businesses, storefronts advertising store hours, sales and promotions are common. Likewise, internal offices can feature decor, motivational quotes, room numbering and much more. Likewise, fleet cars can feature a variety of lettering including registration numbers, contact information, website and business names. Home or residential uses can be for home decor (quotes, house rules, chores, welcome, etc.) as well as no soliciting, security warnings, and more.
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What is the level of opacity of the lettering?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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The vinyl lettering is opaque, but thin enough that some light will pass through when installed on windows. The darker the color, the more opaque it tends to be.
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Can I place the lettering on the inside of the window and have it be visible from outside?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Yes, lettering can be created to be visible from outside with internal placement. This is called “Inside Glass” and should be selected as an option when ordering your lettering.