Guides from the counter
Practical writing about vinyl stickers and decals, from the people who sell it in Brooklyn.
Applying vinyl without bubbles: surface, temperature and technique
Almost every bubble and lifted edge is decided before the decal touches the surface.
Waterproof, weatherproof and UV rated: what each claim covers
Three claims that sound interchangeable and protect against different things.
Removing decals without damaging paint or walls
Removal is a heat-and-patience problem. Force is what causes damage.
Student driver and new driver decals: what makes one readable
A sign that cannot be read at distance from a moving car is not doing the job it was bought for.
Printing your own stickers: inkjet, laser and sealing
The stock has to match the printer, and the ink usually has to be sealed.
Anti-slip decals: where they work and when to replace them
A safety product with a service life, and a failure mode that is easy to miss.