Polycrylic Over Vinyl Decals On Wood

Minwax polycrylic spray b 2k urethane spray can.

Polycrylic over vinyl decals on wood.

How to apply vinyl to christmas ornaments. Just make sure you get all the air bubbles out of the decal before you put the finish over it. Wood is unfinished maple with the decals on top. Mon may 07 2007 9 37 pm location.

Permanent vinyl lasts longer than regular vinyl vinyl on smooth surfaces last longer than vinyl on rough surfaces and vinyl that is exposed to the rain outside won t last as long as vinyl in your living room. The minwax polycrylic comes in gloss and satin finish we always use satin finish. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements. We commonly step up to polycrylic when it is an outside project such as our firepit sign.

It s often used on on lighter wood surfaces such as maple and birch and also used to cover decals and paint since it usually doesn t leave a yellowish tint. The only time i used decals i used polycrylic over them with no problems. Htv on wood is a great solution if you want a special treatment like foil flock or glitter. Polycrylic is a water based product that s often used when people are going for more of a glossy clear appearance.

Yes you can apply polycrylic over vinyl decals. How long your vinyl lasts depends on the type quality of the vinyl the surface its on and the conditions it has to endure. I dont have access to a spray rig and i understand that you shouldn t brush on clear over a decal so spray can it is. Many people also use a polycrylic spray which can help avoid any brush marks.

However if you go over vinyl decals with polycrylic they are there for good. Polycrylic over vinyl decals remove the white backing from the vinyl decal and place decal onto the wood carefully considering alignment to the final surface. The downside of using htv is that sometimes the adhesive can leak around the edges of the decal. Keep in mind that normal decals can be easily removed from most surfaces.

Do i have to poly over vinyl decal. Apply the 651 vinyl as usual and then with a teflon sheet between your project and iron iron the decal for 10 15 seconds. The polycrylic finish can be great for protecting decals paint or any other artwork as well as any unfinished wood. The polycrylic will seal the decals in place and you won t be able to get them off again.

Now i will say that from time to time the vinyl will curl in on itself if i had applied a heavy coat of the spray polycrylic so many crafters.