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What Is an Adhesive Vinyl Sheet?

2021-11-24 10:13:17

Why the adhesive vinyl sheet now is trendy, and you can see many suppliers for the adhesive vinyl sheet on Amazon. And what is the adhesive vinyl sheet? What is the application of adhesive vinyl sheets? If you’re in the market for lettering stickers or are curious to find out more about them, you’re in the right place.

 

What is an Adhesive Vinyl Sheet?

Adhesive vinyl sheet is a thin, flexible, self-adhesive material typically used to create wall and window decals and business signage. It’s durable and can also be waterproof, which makes it very versatile. The adhesive vinyl sheet comes in many forms: glossy, matte, glitter, patterned, metallic. However, the two main types of the adhesive vinyl sheet are removable and permanent.


Removable Indoor Vinyl is great for temporary applications such as wall decals, indoor signs, or chalkboards. It typically has a matte finish.


Permanent Outdoor Vinyl is the most well-known and widely used craft vinyl because of its long-lasting permanent adhesive. The permanent outdoor vinyl is perfect for coffee mugs, water bottles, car decals, and any outdoor application. While it’s not truly “permanent,” it does last for up to 8 years! Outdoor vinyl typically comes in a glossy finish, but there are a few matte options as well.


Adhesive vinyl roll always has a paper backing material. You should be able to peel the vinyl away from the paper and feel the sticky adhesive. If you can’t, then it isn’t adhesive vinyl. When cutting adhesive vinyl sheets, you’ll always place the paper backing down against the cutting mat.

 

Adhesive vinyl roll

Types and Application Fields of the Adhesive Vinyl Sheet:

Adhesive vinyl sheet with full-color digital print has become very popular for a wide range of signage applications. Below we explain how to choose the correct vinyl for your job:
1. Window Graphics
Note: All window graphics are printed with the same high-resolution full-color digital print - the only difference is the type of vinyl used.
a) Premium 5 Year Window Graphics Vinyl - applied to the inside of the window (preferred method):
Why you would choose this product: This is the preferred method for high-quality window graphics when your window is not tinted and has no obstructions on the inside that might prevent installation.
Material Used: Clear polymeric window graphic vinyl with a white gloss polymeric vinyl applied over the back of the clear vinyl.


Adhesive: Permanent
Application: Applied to the inside of the window so the digitally printed graphic can be viewed from the outside. When viewed from the inside, you will see the white backing - but there will be some bleed through of the graphic (in reverse) - particularly when the sun is shining on the window.

Permanent Vinyl Sheets


Advantages: The main reason for applying the window graphic to the inside of the window is to protect the signage from vandalism and environmental damage. Viewing the picture through the glass window also provides a lovely gloss finish for the graphic. Please note that this is our preferred window graphic method - but should only be used for non-tinted windows.


Disadvantages: It cannot be used if the window is tinted or obstructed on the inside.


b) Premium 5 Year Window Graphics Vinyl - applied to the outside of the window:
Why you would choose this product: This method of window graphics would be used if your window is tinted or the inside has obstructions, so the vinyl graphic cannot be applied to the inside of the window.


Material Used: White gloss polymeric window graphic vinyl with a clear gloss or matte polymeric vinyl applied over the top of the window graphic vinyl to provide extra protection and UV resistance.


Adhesive: Removable
Application: Applied to the outside of the window so the digitally printed graphic can be viewed from the outside. There will be some bleed-through of the picture for viewing from the inside (in reverse) - particularly when the sun is shining on the window.

Permanent Vinyl Sheets


Advantages: The main reason for applying the window graphic to the outside of the window is to avoid visibility issues when the glass is tinted. If the picture is applied to the inside of a tinted window, the tint will significantly darken the image and reduce the visibility of the graphic.


Disadvantages: When the window graphic is applied to the outside of the window, there is a risk that it can be vandalized, and it can be adversely affected by environmental conditions.


2.Custom Stickers
Note: All custom stickers are printed with the same high-resolution full-color digital print - the only difference is the type of vinyl used.


Our custom stickers can be produced in any size larger than 35mm and are die-cut to shape. All our sticker vinyl has an adhesive that is removable with heat and chemicals.


Clear vinyl stickers: Clear gloss premium (3 years) vinyl stickers.


Why you would choose this product: The clear stickers are generally used when the sticker has a shape printed onto it, and you want to be able to see the background color of the product it is being applied to (instead of a white or colored background on the sticker itself).


Why you would not choose this product: If you need white color printed onto the sticker, you will not prefer this product. Our printers do not print white color - so any white in the design will be clear. Are placing the sticker onto glass - we find that the print on the clear vinyl stickers can be difficult to see, and colors are “washed out” when the stickers are placed onto the glass. Require the most vibrant colors to be printed. As these stickers do not have a white background, the colors will not be as rich as they are when printed on white vinyl.


Material Used: Clear polymeric vinyl
(optional) Clear polymeric vinyl applied over the top of the digitally printed clear vinyl. This lamination will provide mechanical and extra UV protection for the digital print.
Cutting: The stickers are die-cut to shape and supplied individually. Note: We can also provide the stickers kiss cut on sheets by special request.


Adhesive: Permanent
Application: Applied directly to smooth flat surfaces
Advantages: This type of sticker allows you to see through the clear artwork sections to the color.
In conclusion, if you are interested in adhesive vinyl sheets and want to know more about adhesive vinyl sheets or buy adhesive vinyl sheets, please get in touch with us.

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