What is a sticker in the interior, in the west they know for a long time. Our compatriots got the opportunity to get acquainted with this attribute just a few years ago. Therefore, stickers are not yet a common way of decorating residential and office premises in our country. We offer a closer look at this decorative element, as well as learn how to make it yourself.
What is a sticker and what are its advantages?
Stickers of this kind are usually made from vinyl and are an elastic film that can be glued to absolutely any smooth surface. They are very strong, hold for a long time and do not lose their appearance. In addition, they are easy to wash, and when removed on the wall there will be no residue. Also, this decorative element will be able to decorate absolutely any both residential and office premises. Moreover, its cost is not comparable with the cost of buying expensive wallpaper or other decoration. In addition, absolutely every person can stick vinyl stickers on their own. Stickers of this kind are intended not only for use by professionals, but also by people who do not have special skills.
As for use, these wall tattoos fit perfectly into the interior of any room, whether it’s a nursery, bedroom or living room, as well as a kitchen, bathroom and toilet. In addition, the vinyl sticker can be placed on the refrigerator, cabinet doors or any other flat surface.
How to make a sticker yourself
Despite the fact that today interior stickers can be bought without problems in specialized stores, if you have an idea and a little time, it is quite possible to make it yourself.
We select a picture
First you need to decide on the image, which will subsequently be transferred to the sticker. You can choose your favorite picture or photograph, or draw something by hand if you have the necessary skills and abilities. Be sure to coordinate the image with family members so that for them this does not turn out to be an unpleasant surprise. In order to subsequently refer the drawing for printing to the printing house, it is necessary to perform it in vector form. If you know how to do this in the Corel program, then there will be no problems for you, otherwise you can contact the printing company for help, whose staff will help you create the layout in the shortest possible time, and also will not require a large fee for this work.
Transfer image to film
To transfer the picture to a special vinyl film (it is best to use Oracal or Avery), it is easiest to contact the printing house. Here you can choose any color scheme, and your sticker will be ready the next day.
However, if you have the time and desire, then you can cut the image yourself at home. First you need to purchase a film of one of the above types. You can find it in most stores selling office supplies. On the back of the film you need to put your picture. This is not as difficult as it seems, because the material has a markup, in connection with which you can transfer the image in parts. After you finish with the pattern on the film, you will need to cut it. The process is quite painstaking and complicated, but in this case you will not have to pay for such a job of the printing house.
How to stick a vinyl sticker?
As we already mentioned, this procedure is not particularly complicated, and literally everyone can master it. Therefore, since we figured out what a sticker is, and how to make it with our own hands or in a printing house, we suggest moving on to the final moment associated with the sticker of such a tattoo on the wall.
First of all, you need to properly prepare the surface. Keep in mind that it should be perfectly flat. All pits and bulges will be clearly visible on the sticker. Now prepare the sticker by spreading it on a flat surface and iron it carefully. This is necessary so that all the details of the sticker are separated from the substrate and remain on the mounting film. Now, using a pencil and a ruler, mark on the wall a place for a tattoo. If the drawing is large, then you should not try to stick it alone, since you run the risk of ruining everything, it is better to call someone for help.
The upper end of the film is disconnected from the substrate and glued to the surface in accordance with the marks made. Do not immediately release the sticker from the paper backing. Gradually remove it and smooth the tattoo in the direction from the center to the edges and from top to bottom. After the sticker is completely transferred to the wall, iron the surface again and make sure that there are no bumps left. Now you can carefully remove the mounting film.
So, today we learned what a sticker from vinyl is, how it can become a real decoration of your home or office. We sincerely hope that our tips will help you create the interior of your dreams!