How to Apply wall stickers in bedroom?

It is true that wall stickers can be a wonderful addition in terms of style and decorative features in your infant’s bedroom or clearly defined playroom. We must also say that they are also a great way to add décor for special occasions and events.

But before the fun you all get started with the wall stickers, the placement of the stickers has to be accurate. In this comprehensive manual, you will be able to master the art of applying wall stickers with the utmost expertise. You will make acquaintances with different categories of wall stickers suitable for different purposes and featuring a variety of materials. You will get acquainted with the procedures for choosing appropriate wall stickers for your space, their accurate measurement and cutting, and wall installation free of bubbles. You may wish to go directly to the appropriate part of the text to find answers to your questions using the links below. Let’s get started!

Before Applying Wall Stickers

Once you have selected wall stickers for your child’s bedroom or playroom, the wall must be prepared first.

Here are the seven Do’s and Don’ts for readying the wall:

• Clean the wall’s surface: A damp cloth or sponge should be used to wipe down the wall. The sponge should not be wet if it is to be used, it should be squeezed out to remove excess water. You don’t want water running down!
• Remove dust and debris: Dust or dirt on the wall can be wiped out using a vacuum cleaner.
• Dry the wall: The particular stickers must be pasted on the wall and hence, it is requisite that it is thoroughly dry. If the wall was painted recently, then it is necessary to apply stickers after 3-4 weeks from the date of painting. New paint emits some fumes which can lead to the stickers peeling or even bubbling.
• Prepare a smooth surface: An iron or blow dryer can be used if a textured wall is being done by using it to smoothen the wall. Using stickers on a raised surface may cause the formation of blisters or creases.
• Check the weather: Stickers should not be applied where there is rain or high humidity. Normally, if there is moisture in the air then the adhesive used on stickers cannot stick properly.
• Leave the sticker at room temperature: It is advised to warm the sticker for 24 hours before actually sticking it on the wall. This will aid it to cling well once it is applied. The room temperature range is 15-25°C or 60-80°F.
• Leave the backing on the sticker: Well, for some people, it may be tempting to remove the backing as soon as the sticker arrives, but don’t do that! It should only be removed when you are ready to stick the sticker where you want it to be placed. When the backing is removed too early, the adhesive’s ability to bond will be compromised.

What Tools Might You Need to Apply Wall Stickers?

There are various types of wall stickers, and for applying at least some of these you will require some or all of the following tools. The first thing that is suggested is to read the instructions first and think about it before the start. To avoid interruption ensure you have necessary items close to reach.

• Spirit Level: This tool will help you make sure that your stickers are aligned.
• Ruler: This one is used to measure and scribe points on a surface or object.Pencil: This will be required to make some sort of mark on the wall before putting the sticker.
• Measuring Tape: This helps you in measuring and cutting your stickers to the right size they should be.
• Credit Card/Squeegee/Driver’s License: These can be used for overcoming the arrays of air bubbles and wrinkles such as rubbing out the wrinkles.
• Scissors or Cutters: It is used here to cut the stickers into the required size and shape or as required by the customers.
• Masking Tape: This will assist you in ensuring that the edges of the stickers are straight by pulling the sides of the stickers.
• Paper Towel: If you are applying the stickers by the wet method, this will come in handy for washing the wall and clearing any residue adhesive.
• Transfer Tape: Required when applying the wet method, it assists you in transferring the sticker from the backing on the wall.

Applying Small Stickers

Putting small stickers, such as the adorable construction wall stickers, is relatively very easy.

Just follow these easy steps:

• Measure and Mark: Place a pencil on the wall and draw a circle around the place where you want the sticker to be placed.
• Check for Level: You should use a spirit level so that you can ensure that your sticker will be aligned correctly.
• Peel Off the Backing: Rub your fingers on the sticker and then gently remove the backing paper.
• Smooth It Out: Begin gently rubbing one side of the sticker to the other to reduce the formation of bubbles in the area.

Applying Large Wall Decals

Putting large stickers like door or wall decals can be a little tricky since there is a larger contact area for air bubbles to develop. Don’t be discouraged! These stickers are easy to apply if you use the right techniques and are patient enough to do it.

Large stickers are made up of three components; the outer layer which is the actual vinyl decal, the second layer which is the adhesive and the last layer which is the paper backing.

Follow these steps to apply your large sticker:

• Clean the Wall: It is advised to clean the wall with a wet cloth and in turn remove dust and dirt and then use another cloth to dry it.
• Position the Sticker: Align the sticker on the wall with the side of the application layer that is transparent upwards. Some people put heavy items such as books on it for some time to ensure that the adhesive sticks properly.
• Smooth Out Bubbles: When the sticker is on the wall, it is very important to lay a credit card or any other flat object over the sticker to burst all the bubbles and remove any creases on the sticker.

• Mark the Edges: Using a pencil and a ruler, draw outlines of the sticker along its perimeter on the wall. This will help guarantee straight lines when you cut.
• Secure the Corners: Gently peel the sticker and using masking tape bring the corners of the sticker and stick it to the wall. Place tape above the sticker and pull downward to make an anchor point in the vertical direction.
• Check Alignment: Take a moment and step back to check the position of the sticker before applying it to the wall.
• What may be done is to make any necessary adjustments.
• Peel the Sticker: Take a start from the left corner and then carefully cut the tape and then take the sticker off the backing paper. Tape the backing paper down at the corner with the help of tape.
• Continue Peeling: Starting at the left of the nail, work the cutter around it in a clockwise direction until it hits the anchor point. If nobody can hold the sticker, turn the non-adhesive side to the right, and use masking tape to fix it.
• Remove Backing Paper: With scissors or cutter remove the backing paper from the anchor point.
• Apply the First Half: First, the first half of the sticker has to be applied at the anchor and spread out towards the edges.
• Repeat for the Other Half: Pull up the anchor do the same for the other half of the sticker and use a credit card to level the surface and remove the air bubbles.

The Wet Method

The wet method is a technique used when putting wall stickers, permanent stickers that can be small or large, especially for glass or metallic surfaces. Its main advantage is that it eliminates the danger of air bubble formation and guarantees sticker adhesion. Curved surfaces are also easily handled in this method. But it can also be more difficult and will require more effort than other methods.

Here’s how to apply a sticker using the wet method:

• Clean the Surface: Wash the area with water mixed with soap and then with a paper towel or cloth wipe the area dry. For glass surfaces, rubbing alcohol may also be used.
• Prepare the Sticker: Lay the vinyl onto a clean surface and cover it with paper transfer tape. Place a credit card or a flat object on the transfer tape to ensure that the vinyl sticks properly on the surface and at the same time, bubble free.
• Trim the Transfer Tape: Trim any unnecessary transfer tape around the edges of the sticker with a razor blade or a box cutter.
• Remove the Backing: The best way to remove the factory sheeting is by peeling it off gently in such a way that the adhesive side of the sticker is exposed.
• Mix Soapy Water: The procedure is very simple – put one drop of dish soap in a bowl of water. Water can be sprayed uniformly to the vinyl surface by using a spray bottle.
• Apply the Wet Sticker: After washing, you need to carefully put the wet sticker on the surface you wish to stick it on. On the transfer tape, you need to push out any bubbles that have formed using your hands.
• Smooth It Out: Take a piece of squeegee or credit card and flatten the vinyl and at the same time eliminate any surplus water.
• Peel Off the Transfer Tape: Be very gentle when lifting the transfer tape off the surface so that the vinyl will stick to it. If it starts to lift, push it down and allow the water to get in for some time before attempting it again.
• Enjoy Your Sticker: Your sticker is now firmly attached to the surface of your car and no more bubbles or wrinkles to be seen!

Troubleshooting Wall Stickers

Removing Air Bubbles from Decals

However, when you realize that there are air bubbles on your wall sticker, there is no need to worry. First, one should use the needle and, carefully, puncture the bubble at the boundary. Stay away from the center so that it does not grow even more prominent. Then, take a credit card and press down the sticker toward the hole, please refer to the picture below. That should help to level it out a little, perhaps.

Removing Wrinkles or Creases

Creases are likely to occur in the sticker if it is not well placed on the surface. To correct this, you should use a hairdryer at a low setting and warm the affected area of the skin. Do not overheat it though, that could be damaging to the product. Then use a credit card to press the vinyl down straight. This will assist to reduce wrinkles.

Stopping Stickers from Peeling

If your sticker is peeling, begin with the use of a hairdryer, on low, to warm the area that has peeled. This makes the sticker more flexible compared to the earlier designs that made use of iron-on stickers for their branding and promotions. Then spread it level using a credit card. If it still peels you only have to use a little wallpaper paste for it to stick well.

What if the Sticker Comes Off

If your sticker has completely come off, you may have to get a new one. If you wish to apply it again, use a hairdryer to warm up the area where the sticker was. Then, use a credit card to press the back of the sticker onto the wall. It might not stick as tightly as previously, so remember that. Stick to the directions without fail to circumvent any problems, as well as ensure that the wall is clean and non-volatile before applying your sticker.

Applying the Wall Stickers