How to Apply Vinyl Wrap

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Purchase cast vinyl for more flexibility in your wrap.. Sweep and mop the area where you intend to install the wrap.. Use cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth to clean the surface you're wrapping.

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Steps

1

Purchase cast vinyl for more flexibility in your wrap.

Step 1

Purchase cast vinyl for more flexibility in your wrap.

2

Sweep and mop the area where you intend to install the wrap.

Step 2

Sweep and mop the area where you intend to install the wrap.

3

Use cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth to clean the surface you're wrapping

Step 3

Use cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth to clean the surface you're wrapping.

4

Measure the length of the surface you're wrapping.

Step 4

Measure the length of the surface you're wrapping.

5

Use painter's tape to measure the width of the surface.

Step 5

Use painter's tape to measure the width of the surface.

6

Unroll the vinyl while keeping it off the ground.

Step 6

Unroll the vinyl while keeping it off the ground.

7

Drape the cut piece of vinyl over the surface you're wrapping.

Step 7

Drape the cut piece of vinyl over the surface you're wrapping.

8

Pull both sides of the vinyl away from each other to create tension.

Step 8

Pull both sides of the vinyl away from each other to create tension.

9

Run a squeegee over the applied film to remove wrinkles and bubbles.

Step 9

Run a squeegee over the applied film to remove wrinkles and bubbles.

10

Lift the vinyl and apply heat to remove imperfections.

Step 10

Lift the vinyl and apply heat to remove imperfections.

11

Push air bubbles in from the outside edge with a squeegee.

Step 11

Push air bubbles in from the outside edge with a squeegee.

12

Heat the vinyl with a heat gun before wrapping the edges.

Step 12

Heat the vinyl with a heat gun before wrapping the edges.

13

Trim the edges with a sharp blade to remove excess vinyl wrap.

Step 13

Trim the edges with a sharp blade to remove excess vinyl wrap.

14

Cut the vinyl around handles and knobs.

Step 14

Cut the vinyl around handles and knobs.

15

Post-heat the vinyl with a heat gun to secure it.

Step 15

Post-heat the vinyl with a heat gun to secure it.

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