Applying Vinyl To Painted Wood. Then make sure there s no sawdust or residue on the wood before applying the vinyl. If your sign is originally raw wood you ll want to paint it. The surface is very important to getting vinyl to adhere well.
If it s been painted or sealed allow a few weeks for the paint or sealant to cure before applying vinyl. If you are painting mdo or plywood make sure that any of the voids on the edge of the board are filled and sealed properly.
In this video i show you how to stain wood and apply polyurethane finish it properly and apply vinyl.
The same tips apply for sticking to a raw wood surface as the painted and stained above. How to put vinyl on painted wood signs so it actually sticks this is more of a tip than it is a vinyl tutorial and it s a pretty easy one. If it has a rough surface make sure to sand it down the smoother the wood the better your vinyl will stick. Edge preparation for mdo or plywood panels.
