Stretched tape usually shrinks back in the direction of its original pre stretched state causing the vinyl graphic to curl.
Pre masked vinyl.
Application tape is so called because it transfers your vinyl graphics and decals after you ve cut them on your vinyl cutter.
Please request color samples mailed to you if this is critical.
Pre masked vinyl is easy to apply dry or wet.
Arrange letters or numbers place the pre mask tape over them to keep in place then place on the apparel.
Cut design in the positive weed away excess leaving graphic on paper carrier.
Colors on your monitor may not match exactly to colors of vinyl rolls.
Transfer tape also known as application tape or pre mask is a staple of digital graphics.
We recommend applying all vinyl striping masked or not above 3 inch with a solution of water and a couple drops of detergent soap mixed and sprayed behind vinyl.
Free color samples are available to match colors.
All our vinyl products are manufactured by 3m and are all adhesive backed semi gloss and ready to apply.
After the decal has been cut and weeded it has to be transferred to a substrate.
Large decal companies usually invest in a heat vacuum applicator hvac that sucks the air out between the vinyl and the tape.
Heat apply then peel off tape.
Avoid stretching in the lamination process avoid stretching the application tape.
Vinyl striping tape prices below are for 150 foot rolls.
Lay pre mask tape over design and use a plastic squeegee to remove any air bubbles.
In this week s episode i show you how to apply pre mask take also known as application tape to vinyl for one of my customers to put on the glass window to his storefront.
Application tape or pre mask is an essential tool to doing a professional application particularly nowadays where most graphics are not just a simple line of copy says nathan franzblau founder of the professional decal application association an association of independent certified installation companies based in jacksonville fla.
Pre cut letters or numbers.
Application tape or transfer tape is designed to transfer vinyl projects onto a target surface.