5 Materials Decals Stick To
I s there anything more frustrating than trying to stick a decal onto a surface, only to not have it stick at all, or for it to peel right off only a few days after installation? A wall decal consists of a design on a particular type of paper that transfers it onto another surface. Factors Determining If a Decal Will Stick Time All adhesives strengthen their bond with the surface with time. However, the time until the maximum adhesion occurs varies from adhesive to adhesive. For this reason, you must follow the installation instruction on the decal. Strength The adhesive type used on the surface of the decal determines its overall strength: the greater the tack (stickiness), the greater the adhesion. Surface The surface of the item you wish to apply the decal onto also plays an active role in determining whether or not the decal will stick. Textured surfaces don’t hold decals as well as flat surfaces as they offer a lesser surface area for the adhesive to stick to. Temperature Whe...