Pre Masked Vinyl

Pre cut letters or numbers.

Pre masked vinyl.

Large decal companies usually invest in a heat vacuum applicator hvac that sucks the air out between the vinyl and the tape. All our vinyl products are manufactured by 3m and are all adhesive backed semi gloss and ready to apply. Vinyl lettering includes lettering numbering or shapes that are individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored 2 mil vinyl and then pre spaced and placed onto pre masked transfer tape the number of transfer tape sheets used will depend on the size of your vinyl lettering and amount of colors used. Please request color samples mailed to you if this is critical.

Cut design in the positive weed away excess leaving graphic on paper carrier. Uscutter offers application tape form orafol rtape transferrite in a variety of clear and paper types high medium low tack options. Pre masked vinyl is easy to apply dry or wet. Lay pre mask tape over design and use a plastic squeegee to remove any air bubbles.

After the decal has been cut and weeded it has to be transferred to a substrate. Application tape or pre mask is an essential tool to doing a professional application particularly nowadays where most graphics are not just a simple line of copy says nathan franzblau founder of the professional decal application association an association of independent certified installation companies based in jacksonville fla. Heat apply then peel off tape. Avoid stretching in the lamination process avoid stretching the application tape.

Vinyl striping tape prices below are for 150 foot rolls. Application tape is so called because it transfers your vinyl graphics and decals after you ve cut them on your vinyl cutter. Free color samples are available to match colors. In this week s episode i show you how to apply pre mask take also known as application tape to vinyl for one of my customers to put on the glass window to his storefront.

Stretched tape usually shrinks back in the direction of its original pre stretched state causing the vinyl graphic to curl. We recommend applying all vinyl striping masked or not above 3 inch with a solution of water and a couple drops of detergent soap mixed and sprayed behind vinyl. Pre mask is a must have on premium vinyl above 1 inch to add stability and for proper installation. Transfer tape also known as application tape or pre mask is a staple of digital graphics.