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Are All Adhesive Vinyls the Same?

A common misconception is that all types of adhesive vinyl are the same and can be used across the board for multiple applications; this is not the case. Adhesive vinyl decals are best suited for specific applications. Some of the vinyl is better suited for outdoor use while others are better for indoor applications. The different areas of application are interior/exterior, windows, walls, glass, and floor.

Invisa-View Perforated Vinyl

The best use of window perf is when you would like to see out of the space but do not want people to see in. Our window perf uses an 80/20 mesh pattern allowing a graphic to show as an image from the exterior of the glass while allowing for one-way visibility from the interior of the glass. Meaning that 80 percent of the film is retained where 20 percent is removed in a dot-pattern. Window perf is used indoors, outdoors, and applied to the first or second surface.

First Surface Invisaview Perforated Vinyl Decals
First Surface Perforated Vinyl

First surface window perf vinyl is applied directly to the outside of a window. The graphic has an even adhesive backing for ease of installation.

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Second Surface Perforated Vinyl

Second surface vinyl is applied on the inside of the glass front-facing with clear adhesive tape along the perimeter of the graphic. This application is used most for harder to reach areas and when the location is not able to have graphics applied to the exterior windows.

Invisa-View Perforated Vinyl

The best use for window perf is when you would like to see out of the space but do not want people to see in. Our window perf uses an 80/20 mesh pattern allowing a graphic to show as an image from the exterior of the glass while allowing for one-way visibility from the interior of the glass. Meaning that 80 percent of the film is retained and printed on, 20 percent is removed in a dot-pattern. Window perf is used indoors, outdoors, and applied can be applied the first surface on the outside of the glass or second surface from the inside of the glass facing out.

First Surface Invisaview Perforated Vinyl Decals
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First Surface Perforated Vinyl

First surface window perf vinyl is applied directly to the outside of a window. The graphic has an even full coverage adhesive backing for ease of installation.

Second Surface Perforated Vinyl

Second surface vinyl is applied on the inside of the glass front-facing with clear adhesive tape along the perimeter of the graphic. This application is used most for harder to reach areas and when the location is not able to have graphics applied to the exterior side of the windows.

Adhesive Vinyl Decals

Adhesive vinyl is an opaque premium white vinyl that is 100% weatherproof to preserve colors, UV protected, and water-resistant. Adhesive vinyl comes with an easy peel-off liner backing for ease of installation. Works well for walls, windows, and doors and can be contour cut to shape. Adhesive vinyls can be used indoor, outdoor and can be applied to the first or second surface. This window graphic application offers businesses a creative way to use promotional advertising on their storefront windows.

Contour cut vinyl decals adhesive window application Tissot watches All Star NBA
Contour cut vinyl decals adhesive window application Tissot watches All Star NBA

Adhesive Vinyl Decals

Adhesive vinyl is an opaque premium white vinyl that is 100% weatherproof to preserve colors, UV protected, and water-resistant. Adhesive vinyl comes with an easy peel-off liner backing for ease of installation. Works well for walls, windows, and doors and can be contour cut to shape. Adhesive vinyls can be used indoor, outdoor and can be applied to the first or second surface. This window graphic application offers businesses a creative way to use promotional advertising on their storefront windows.

Restick Adhesive Vinyl wall mural application removable decal mural

Restick Vinyl Decals

Re-stick is an adhesive fabric-like textured media that is easy to reposition after application. It is a low-tack adhesive vinyl, making it easy to install and remove to change out when needed. Re-stick is best used on smooth interior first surface applications.

Vinyl Decal Lettering

Contour cut vinyl decal lettering is a durable gloss vinyl that sticks to any clean, flat surface. This is a great solution for displaying store hours or large typography. Vinyl decals can be contour cut to shape and work well for interior and exterior applications. Black or white lettering can be applied on both first and second surfaces. Full color graphics can be installed first surface only.

Vinyl Decal Lettering

Cut contour vinyl decal lettering is a durable gloss vinyl that sticks to any clean, flat surface. This is a great solution for displaying store hours or large typography. Vinyl decals can be contour cut to shape and work well for interior and exterior applications. The graphics can install on both first and second surfaces.

Walk N wall adhesive vinyl wall mural indoor application wall decals

Walk N Wall

Textured Wall Wrap (Walk n Wall) has a gritty/rough texture that can be applied to smooth walls or used to hide slight textures or imperfections on walls. Perfect for floor graphics or murals. The material works well for interior or exterior applications and is installed first surface.

Floor Wrap Vinyl

Floor wraps and decals are a durable adhesive vinyl variation that can be used on indoor and outdoor surfaces. Suitable for tile, hardwood, concrete, pavement, and carpet, this product withstands tough applications and high traffic areas.

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Adhesive vinyl textured wall durable outdoor

Brick Wrap

Brick Wrap is a high-quality vinyl designed for rough textured indoor or outdoor surfaces. This material is applied with heat which creates a bond between the graphic and wall, making this a very durable product. The brick wrap can be applied to both interior and exterior applications and is installed on the first surface. As you can see at Krispy Kreme the brick wrap installation creates a paint-like wall mural.

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Floor Wrap Vinyl

Floor wraps and decals are a durable adhesive vinyl variation that can be used on indoor and outdoor surfaces. Suitable for tile, hardwood, concrete, pavement, and carpet, this product withstands tough applications and high traffic areas.

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Ultra Clear Cling

Ultra Clear Cling is an optically clear adhesive vinyl.  Ideal for glass, mirror, and window installations; the clear cling applies to the first or second surface. This material allows intricate designs to look cutout or as if they are floating without having to cut out the design. It can also be contour cut into shapes.

Ultra Clear Cling

Ultra Clear Cling is an optically clear adhesive vinyl.  Ideal for glass, mirror, and window installations; the clear cling applies to the first or second surface. This material allows intricate designs to look cutout or as if they are floating without having to cut out the design. It can also be contour cut into shapes.

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White clear cling window application

White Cling

White Cling is a glossy static cling material. Allowing for easy repositioning, white cling decals are great for temporary installations. Ideal for windows, mirrors, and non-porous smooth surfaces.  The clings are best for interior applications and apply to the first surface.

White clear cling window application

White Cling

White Cling is a glossy static cling material. Allowing for easy repositioning, white cling decals are great for temporary installations. Ideal for windows, mirrors, and non-porous smooth surfaces.  The clings are best for interior applications and apply to the first surface.

Frosted Adhesive Vinyl

Frosted adhesive vinyl gives a window a smoked look or an etched glass feel, generally applied to interior applications on the first surface. The vinyl is slightly transparent allowing you to still see shapes and silhouettes through the graphic and is often used on conference room windows or doors for privacy.

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privacy vinyl Frosted window application Adhesive Vinyl decals

Frosted Adhesive Vinyl

Frosted adhesive vinyl gives a window a smoked look or an etched glass feel, generally applied to interior applications on the first surface. The vinyl is slightly transparent allowing you to still see shapes and silhouettes through the graphic and is often used on conference room windows or doors for privacy.

Everything turned out great! I appreciated how streamlined and helpful the process was.

Natalie ImanPerforated Window Vinyl, Rana Iman Optometry

Everything turned out great! I appreciated how streamlined and helpful the process was.

Natalie ImanPerforated Window Vinyl, Rana Iman Optometry

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