Vinyl Lettering: Transform Any Surface Into a Business Promotion Tool

Most common applications of lettering design

Vinyl letter design is commonly applied to vehicle windows, shopfronts, and masonry walls although it has a variety of other applications. It can be printed in a range of fonts, colors, and finishes, and best of all customers love the fact a customized design can be realized within the space of a day. Choose the surface suitable for your business purposes:

• Doors
• Windows
• Vehicles
• Material
• Walls
• Storefronts
• Boats

Indoor or outdoor use of vinyl letters

High-quality vinyl stickers are waterproof and resistant to harsh weather conditions meaning they can be used both indoors and outdoors.

The durability of vinyl letters

Custom vinyl lettering decals are incredibly durable, lasting many years, depending on the quality of the brand used. Expect the highest quality vinyl stickers to last for as long as 9 years, medium quality stickers to last 5-7 years, and the cheapest vinyl stickers to only last a year or two. Tinting Chicago only works with the materials that last longest!

Benefits of vinyl letter stickers

• Cost effective
• Durable
• Customizable
• Easily removed without damage
• Perfect for temporary promotions
• Cheaper, easier, and more durable a painted sign.

How we apply vinyl decals

To install vinyl lettering, there are two critical factors to be aware of. The first is that the smooth surface the sticker is adhering to is totally clean and dust-free. The second is that the sticker is straight! If you want to ensure a truly professional look, it’s always best to engage experts to install large or complex stickers. This is what a process of vinyl lettering application looks like in the Tinting Chicago workshops.

1. We clean the surface with a lint-free cloth and a household cleaner
2. Then our specialists use a piece of masking tape or transfer tape to create a straight line guide above where we plan to place the sticker
3. After that, the backing paper is removed from the vinyl
4. The sticker is carefully placed on the chosen surface
5. Any air bubbles are removed with a squeegee 
6. The guideline tape is removed, the lettering is in its place!

Custom-designed vinyl letter decals

You can use an online design tool to create your custom vinyl lettering. Such tools supply you with design templates that can be customized to suit your brand and needs. Be aware however that an online design tool won’t give you complete flexibility, for example, most fonts are available for use, but not all.

Alternatively, if you are looking for a truly unique sticker that stands out from the crowd, you can engage the design team at Tinting Chicago to take it to the next level by using our own custom vinyl lettering service. Simply supply us with your lettering, desired color, logo, and any other details and we will come up with the rest!

The production process for custom-designed graphics is generally very fast. You can expect to have your graphics designed, printed, and mailed to you in just a matter of days.