Custom Window Decals

A printed window decal starts as a roll of adhesive vinyl: the artwork is printed with UV-resistant inks, a clear laminate goes over the print, then a cutter follows the outline of the artwork so the decal arrives as a logo, a shape or a block of text with no background. Lettering and simple logos can instead be cut from solid-colour vinyl with no printing, delivered on a transfer tape that holds the letters in position until they are squeegeed onto the glass.

Pick the material by how long the decal stays up. Permanent adhesive vinyl is for logos, hours and anything up for a year or more. Removable adhesive comes off cleanly after a season, so it suits sales and holiday graphics. Static cling has no adhesive and can be repositioned, which makes it the choice for inside-glass promotions that change monthly. Measure the glass pane, not the frame, and tell us whether people read it from the street or from inside.

Decals apply to clean, dry glass. Small ones go on dry: peel, place and press from the centre out. Larger pieces and cut lettering apply with a squeegee, and a light soapy mist on the glass lets the vinyl be positioned before it grabs. Inside-glass decals are printed in reverse on clear vinyl so the design reads correctly from outside and stays protected from weather. Apply in mild temperatures, not on freezing or hot glass, and leave the window unwashed for a day.

Laminated vinyl on the outside of a window holds its colour for years against sun and rain and wipes clean with a soft cloth. Inside-glass decals last longer still because the glass shields them. Removable vinyl and cling are meant for shorter campaigns and peel off without residue when they come down within their intended period. Decals on vehicle windows hold up well, but keep them out of the driver's line of sight and wash by hand near the edges.