{"id":1772,"date":"2021-07-19T00:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T21:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodiswood.com\/?p=1772"},"modified":"2021-07-20T18:37:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T15:37:17","slug":"9-reasons-vinyl-is-not-sticking-to-the-wood-and-10-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodiswood.com\/9-reasons-vinyl-is-not-sticking-to-the-wood-and-10-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons Vinyl Is not Sticking To The Wood and 10 Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vinyl is an excellent choice if you\u2019re looking to decorate your woodworking projects or create wooden signs without having to worry about the quality of your handwriting. Unlike doing lettering by hand, there\u2019s also significantly less risk of making a major mistake that forces you to redo everything, wasting valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if not handled properly, getting your vinyl to stick to wood can be a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various reasons vinyl may not be sticking to wood. One of the most common reasons is relatively simple \u2013 you\u2019ve been using the wrong type of vinyl. There are two types of vinyl: adhesive vinyl, which you stick to a surface, and heat transfer vinyl, which requires a heat source to fuse with a surface. Heat transfer vinyl adheres to rough surfaces like wood much better than adhesive vinyl does. If you\u2019ve been having a challenge getting your vinyl to stick to wood, try changing the type of vinyl you\u2019re using, and you should see much better results.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, as noted above, this isn\u2019t the only reason you may be facing a challenge in getting your vinyl to stick to wood. Read on for some causes of this issue and what steps you can take to remedy the situation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Reasons Vinyl Isn\u2019t Sticking to Wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you try to apply vinyl to wood, it\u2019s important to remember one essential fact \u2013 wood (especially raw wood) is a relatively rough surface. This means that vinyl will naturally have a more challenging time adhering to its surface compared to smoother surfaces like fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\u2019re Using the Wrong Vinyl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, there are two major types of vinyl: heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and adhesive vinyl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With adhesive vinyl, once you have the vinyl cut to shape, you apply transfer tape to the design. You then remove the paper backing, apply the decal to the wood, and pull off the transfer tape to apply the vinyl. When applying the vinyl, you\u2019ll need to ensure that you\u2019re pressing firmly, so the design transfers properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HTV, on the other hand, is not \u201csticky\u201d in the same way that adhesive vinyl is. Instead, you need to apply heat to the design to transfer it onto a surface, including wood. HTV is most commonly transferred with an iron or a heat press<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While both HTV and adhesive vinyl can be used on wood, HTV is a much better option. When using adhesive vinyl, you\u2019ll need to seal the wood with Polycrylic or another sealant. If you don\u2019t seal it correctly, the adhesive will start to come up, ruining the look of your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from ease of application, there are several other advantages to HTV, particularly in the way it looks. HTV provides a much thinner look<\/strong> than adhesive vinyl and often appears to have been painted on<\/strong>, while you can more easily identify adhesive vinyl as an applied design. When possible, it\u2019s always best to opt for HTV over adhesive vinyl for wooden surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a better idea of the differences in application between HTV and adhesive vinyls, and the pros and cons of each, you can look at this video: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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