5 Materials Decals Stick To

Is 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.

A textured wall


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

When a decal is applied to the surface, a reaction takes place that’s influenced by the overall temperature. If the surface temperature is hot, the reaction speeds up. Likewise, if you stick a decal to a cold surface, it’s bound to take longer to set.

Types of Materials Decals Stick To

Plastic

All decals stick to plastic surfaces. But if it has a textured surface, you should gently sand the textured area down with sandpaper where you want to apply the decal.

Glass

This is the most accessible surface to stick decals on. Keep in mind that direct sunlight can cause the decal ink to fade. Moreover, high humidity levels can result in water condensation occurring around the decal that can cause damage to the ink and paper if not laminated.

Kitchen wall tile stickers


Wood

Although decals stick to most wooden surfaces, they may not adhere to texturized surfaces. Sanding the paper can help improve the surface area for the decal to adhere to.

Cloth

Decals don’t work all that well with fabrics. If you want to apply one onto a piece of cloth, you’ll have to arrange for special iron on stickers that make use of heat transfer for application.

Metal

A metal is flat, non-textured, and easy to clean, making it perfect for a decal to adhere to.

Now that you know what surfaces decals adhere to best, why not get some of your own? Bolsover Designs is an online wall art sticker that makes the best kitchen and bathroom tile stickers in the UK. These are easy to put on and easier to take off — you can order waterproof tile stickers in mosaic or azulejo. There are wall stickers for bedroom and living room spaces customized in whichever size you want. There are vehicle graphics too. Stick away!

 

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