Vinyl can be used on a multitude of surfaces, provided the surface is clean, dry, and basically flat. There are some paints, glazes, wallpapers, and finishes that won't hold vinyl well, so make sure you try a sample before you begin a project. Also, remember that glass and mirrors aren't as forgiving as other surfaces, so be extra careful when you're laying the vinyl. Using a glaze or a finishing product on top of the finished vinyl gives a different look to your project, but it is not necessary. We suggest that you avoid all aerosol (spray) topcoats; they cause your vinyl letters to curl upward. Besides the finished walls of a home, vinyl can be placed on most finished woods (ie. painted, crackled, sanded, stained), cabinet doors, old windows, picture frames, glass blocks, mirrors, shadowbox pictures, tiles (even in the shower!), lockers, doors, decorative plates ... to name a few. The effects are visually stunning! |