Get Custom Decals Made in Edmonton

Yes, prolonged exposure to direct and harsh sunlight will cause permanent vinyl to fade. It’s why we use special UV-treated vinyl to resist fading in direct sunlight. Make sure you tell our team where you plan to install your custom decals so we can choose the most appropriate vinyl types.

Almost every vinyl maker has their own line of specially designed outdoor vinyl typeFor instance, Oracal 651 is a popular outdoor vinyl from Oracal, while 3M’s Controltac and Scotchcal are good outdoor vinyl options. There are dozens of outdoor vinyl types to choose from, which is why it helps if you know exactly where you will install your decals.

Think of a decal as a stronger, sturdier, customized sticker you can get. Stickers are typically made of paper and a middle adhesive, designed to be installed for a few months at most. Vinyl decals, on the other hand, are made of vinyl, are customized with your designs, and use strong adhesives.

With our customized vinyl stickers and decals, you can install stunning designs virtually anywhere! You can install vinyl decals on vehicles, walls, windows, glass partitions, and more. We use strong but safe adhesives which don’t damage the surface (but check with our team first) nor do they leave unsightly marks when you remove them.

Absolutely not! Where stickers are not customized, are easy to tear, and don’t stick for very long—vinyl decals are the exact opposite. Decals are made of vinyl which is soft but strong, can be personalized with any graphics, and comes with strong adhesives. Vinyl decals also look a lot more premium than stickers!

First, our team spends time with you finalizing the design. Once that’s done, we send the graphic to our printer. We’ll choose the most appropriate vinyl type, and print the design on it. The printed vinyl is cut to your desired shape and applied wherever you need it to go.

Vinyl decals are water-resistant, meaning they shouldn’t be damaged by occasional splashes or spills. Just use a soft dry cloth to wipe the decals dry and prevent them from warping. However, prolonged exposure to moisture can cause the decals to wear out prematurely. It can also weaken the glues holding the decal.

The matte or glossy finish of a sticker will not have an impact on the life of the sticker. We select vinyl  type that is suited for your application, meaning whether you go for glossy or matte, you can expect the same high-quality stickers and long-lasting performance.

Expect your vinyl stickers to last anywhere from six months to six years if they are installed outside. If that sounds like a wide range, it is; the lifespan of a vinyl sticker really depends on the conditions in which it is installed. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will fade inks prematurely, while moisture will wear it out faster.

We advise against trying to re-use custom decals, i.e. taking them off the wall and installing them elsewhere. Once you peel them off, decals tend to lose much of their adhesive, meaning they will peel much faster.

Fortunately, custom decals are some of the most inexpensive signs you can get, meaning you can replace hundreds without breaking a sweat.