Installing Vinyl Lettering In Cold Weather

Attempting to install adhesive vinyl graphics in cold temperatures can lead to several problems.

Installing vinyl lettering in cold weather.

By randy clark the answer is it s not recommended. Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs. Vinyl plank flooring and cold temperatures do not go hand in hand. Attempting to install adhesive vinyl graphics in cold temperatures can lead to several problems.

It s not hard but does take a little bit of time. Remember it generally takes a few days for adhesive to completely wet out or bond to a substrate. How to prepare vinyl siding for installation in cold weather. I show you how to install vinyl decals on a car using soapy water.

Before you begin installing the vinyl siding it must be cut to size. Metal and glass probably the most common materials for vinyl to be applied to become difficult to work with because they hold temperature longer and easier than many other materials. This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal. This is because of two factors.

So if you have to install vinyl in cold weather do so in your climate controlled garage and try to arrange to keep the newly decorated sign or vehicle there for a few days before releasing it into the wild to brave the elements. Below you ll learn more about using vinyl plank flooring in extremely cold environments. Initial tack of the adhesive. The adhesive will be less effective so vinyl lettering will not stick to surfaces as well as they should.

Flexibility of the vinyl film and 2. Typical pressure sensitive film has a normal minimum application temperature in the range of 40º to 50º f. Therefore you have to be careful. Vinyl will not play this nicely when it s cold.

There is always a risk that the cold weather is going to cause problems. Decals can be subject to below freezing temperatures strong winds and snow or ice at the time of application or during the promotion. Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality. Since not all installation work can stop during the winter time some installers will use rapidtac ii application fluid to apply vinyl to glass in cold weather but even then wet applications should only be attempted when temperatures are at least 64 degrees fahrenheit.