So the first step is to sand down whatever wood you re working with.
What vinyl wont stick to.
Another way to help this is to de stick your tape.
Vinyl sticks decently to untreated wood but we want to make sure that the vinyl is nice and stuck to the wood because we wouldn t want parts of your project to peel.
Figuring out what is causing the problem can help you correct it.
Why you need to restick your cricut cutting mat.
These mats are usually made from rubber and are very tacky to the touch allowing you to stick your paper vinyl or whatever material you re using to the mat allowing it to slide evenly through your machine and to be.
Here is the mental checklist to see what could have happened.
The whole vinyl decal came off and was floating around my dryer.
Painting your wood is a great way to seal it and help the vinyl really stick.
In my experience of using heat transfer vinyl 9 out of 10 times the problem has turned out to be a lot more basic than i had first thought.
Check for instructions for the vinyl you are using and make sure all of your settings are spot on.
So if your htv won t stick first go back to the basics and check the instructions to see if you are following them properly.
Htv works by using a heat activated adhesive so too little time and it won t heat enough to stick.
You want a few of the fibers to stick to the tape to make it less sticky for your vinyl.
Let s start with the basics adding vinyl to wood.
You can then eliminate each possibility in turn until you nail the problem.
When you buy your cricut or silhouette cutting machine a cutting mat will usually be included with your purchase.
Pressing or ironing for too long can have the same effect.
Cheap no brand vinyl can be real crappy.
It will be more difficult for vinyl to stick to rough wood so sand your surface before beginning.
And vinyl does have a shelf life so if it s been hidden in your craft stash for a decade it might be time to toss it.
You may need extra adhesive to get it to stick well.
Vinyl floor tiles come with a strong adhesive so you can do an easy peel and stick installation.
Why your vinyl won t stick.
But sometimes the tiles don t stick well or the corner of the tile pops up.
What to do when your vinyl deal won t stick to your wall.
First how about some tips and tricks for getting vinyl to stick to painted wood.
You can do this by sticking your tape on multiple surfaces before you pick up your vinyl.
Some great places to de stick your tape are jeans denim blankets or anything slightly fuzzy.