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A: SEE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
 
Our decorative lettering and embellishments are quick and easy to apply, allowing you to transform your rooms in minutes. It's so simple and the results are so dramatic, it will seem almost magical!
 
Here's how...

Your Xpress Vinyl expression comes in three layers:

  • Top Layer = Transfer Tape
    This is the slightly transparent masking tape like layer that is placed over the top of the decorative expression.
  • Middle Layer = Decorative Lettering
    This is the actual lettering that will remain on the wall when installation is complete.
  • Bottom Layer = Backing Paper
    This is the thick paper that the decorative expression is positioned on.
After applying your expression to the wall, you will discard both the transfer tape and the backing paper. They are used only for installation purposes.
 
Step 1 - Prepare Your Wall
Wash your wall with a mild household cleaner. Rinse and dry the wall completely.
Decide where you want the horizontal and vertical centers of your expression to be placed and lightly pencil small guidelines on your wall. (Place these guidelines so that they will be visible to the left, right, and top of your expression as you position it on the wall.)  It is a good idea to draw a horizontal line, or use masking or painters tape for a guide. Make sure your surface is clean and smooth. The vinyl will not adhere well to brick, stucco, or surfaces of the like.
 
Step 2 - Prepare Your Decorative Lettering
Unroll your expression. (It may need to lay flat in a warm area until it no longer curls.)
Lay your expression on a table or other smooth surface (so that you can read your expression).
Rub over the entire surface of your expression with a credit card. This will ensure that the expression adheres to the transfer tape.
Place a yardstick or other straight edge on your expression and line it up with the point of the arrows on the left and right sides of your expression. With the yardstick in place, pencil a line that runs from the left side to the right side of your expression (going all the way to the edges of the transfer tape). This guideline will later match up to the guidelines you have penciled on the wall.
 
Step 3 - Position and Tape Decorative Lettering

Line the top arrow up with the center mark you placed on the wall earlier. Line the left and right arrows up with the small guidelines you placed on the wall earlier.
With the expression in the desired position, place small pieces of masking or painter's tape along the top of edge of your expression. These pieces of tape act as hinges and should be placed approximately every six inches.
Step 4 - Remove Backing Paper



Flip your expression up and slowly peel backing paper away from the quote, which should remain on the transfer tape.  If some of the letters stick to the backing, replace the backing and the letter to the tape and rub it again so that if sticks to the tape instead.

Carefully lay the expression back down into position on the wall and smooth the entire surface.
Step 5 - Burnish Your Expression
Using a credit card, firmly rub the entire expression, giving special attention to the edges of each letter or embellishment.

 

Step 6 - Remove Transfer Tape


Slowly peel the transfer tape from the wall.
 
Step 7 - Enjoy!
Find your favorite spot in the room, sit down, and enjoy your expression!

Xpress Vinyl is a decorative medium. We hereby disclaim any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. Additionally, Xpress Vinyl shall not be liable for any damage, including but not limited to paint or wall damage.