Pre cut letters or numbers.
Pre masked vinyl.
After the decal has been cut and weeded it has to be transferred to a substrate.
Large decal companies usually invest in a heat vacuum applicator hvac that sucks the air out between the vinyl and the tape.
Transfer tape also known as application tape or pre mask is a staple of digital graphics.
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.
Vinyl striping tape prices below are for 150 foot rolls.
Please request color samples mailed to you if this is critical.
Application tape is so called because it transfers your vinyl graphics and decals after you ve cut them on your vinyl cutter.
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.
Avoid stretching in the lamination process avoid stretching the application tape.
Pre mask is a must have on premium vinyl above 1 inch to add stability and for proper installation.
Heat apply then peel off tape.
Arrange letters or numbers place the pre mask tape over them to keep in place then place on the apparel.
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.
Colors on your monitor may not match exactly to colors of vinyl rolls.
Lay pre mask tape over design and use a plastic squeegee to remove any air bubbles.
Application tape or transfer tape is designed to transfer vinyl projects onto a target surface.
Cut design in the positive weed away excess leaving graphic on paper carrier.
Pre masked vinyl is easy to apply dry or wet.