Decorate the children's room with vinyl

Vinyl is in fashion! And there are so many different models and styles that the biggest problem you will have when using them will be to choose one. We are going to give you tips on how to place them and how to remove them if you have already placed them for a long time. And we'll also explain how y

Vinyl is in fashion! And there are so many different models and styles that the biggest problem you will have when using them will be to choose one. We are going to give you tips on how to place them and how to remove them if you have already placed them for a long time. And we'll also explain how you can make a vinyl with the image you want.

How to decorate the children's room with a vinyl

A decorative vinyl is an adhesive film with forms that are pre-cut and placed on a smooth surface such as walls, glass, wood, metals ... and thus create a more personal and unique environment. They consist of three layers: the vinyl, a protective paper on the back and a transport paper or transfer on the front of the vinyl to make the installation easier.

PLACING A VINYL:

1- Prepare the surface where will place that will be free of dust or grease. If you have painted recently you should spend at least 2 weeks to put the vinyl.

2- Place the vinyl on a flat surface and stretch. Rub with a dry cloth to get more grip.

3- Do tests on the wall to make sure of its position and use bodybuilder tape to hold it

4- Remove by removing the backing paper from the top to the bottom while pressing with a dry cloth to adhere the vinyl to Wall. Do it little by little so there are no bubbles left.

5- Once placed start to remove the previous transfer taking special care in areas where the vinyl is narrower.

HOW TO REMOVE A VINYL:

To remove a decorative vinyl you should start to pull slowly from one corner and lift it slowly. Sometimes, when the vinyl takes a long time you can lift the paint, so to avoid it, heat it with a hair dryer and gradually remove it.

How to make a homemade vinyl

If you have found a drawing that you like and want to make it into a vinyl, you can do two things: take it to a specialized store to do it or do it yourself following these simple steps:

1 - Choose a simple design (especially if it's the first time) and print it on paper.

2- Buy self-adhesive vinyl paper or aironfix. You will be able to find it in various colors and textures and make interesting combinations. You can also acquire it transparent to color it as you prefer.

3- Trace or copy the drawing on the back of the aironfix and color it if necessary. Look to do it correctly so that when you paste it, it does not stay inside out.

4- Cut it out and remove the back part to stick it. If it is very large, use the gluing technique explained above.