![]() ![]() ![]() If you absolutely must use unsealed wood for your vinyl graphics, keepsake, or bit of rustic restaurant decor, sand it first to get it as smooth as possible. ![]() But If you choose MDO, please make sure it’s properly prepared and painted. MDO plywood composite is also a commonly used sign substrate. There are different trade names for these, but if you look for Alumacore, Alumalite, or DIBOND®, you’ll be able to find a reliable substrate for long term outdoor signage. These products are comprised of a sheet of aluminum laminated to a thick, flex resistant core made of a corrugated composite or plastic product. The most compatible options will be aluminum composite materials. For larger graphics, heavier substrates are required. The vinyl may stick initially, but sooner or later (probably sooner), it's going to come off.įor long term outdoor graphics, the smooth substrates mentioned above are the best choice. Rough surfaces like unfinished wood will not provide a sufficient bond with the adhesives used on vinyl films. This requires the use of very smooth substrates like glass, corrugated plastic, foam core, and painted aluminum. To achieve that longevity, the adhesive must have a firm bond with the substrate. Vinyl is an adhesive backed film that is expected to last for years outdoors in all kinds of weather. Wood is not the best choice for VinylĪctually unsealed wood, plywood and even painted plywood are not good substrates for vinyl. But there are ways to make it work and things to avoid. When vinyl doesn't stick to wood, the problem is usually with the wood. As the old Porgy and Bess song says, "It ain't necessarily so". Many people call asking why their vinyl won't stick to the wood and assume there's a defect with the vinyl. As craft and hobby vinyl enthusiasts discover the appeal of rustic substrates, we receive more questions about putting vinyl on wood blanks. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive deals with substrates. ![]()
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