Can You Paint Vinyl Wall Decals

There are some specific types of paint that work best for flexible vinyl.

Can you paint vinyl wall decals.

Do not use poor quality latex or oil based paints. Vinyl decals are easy to apply and painting requires a lot more work for not a whole lot of difference. If on the other hand you are using an oil based paint not common in most areas nowadays you can apply vinyl graphics or decals or stickers within a week or so as oil paints dry from the outside in. Urethane modified acrylic paint also works well.

Depending on the type of wall paint. A lot can go wrong with painting especially if you re not an experienced painter. However sometimes the paint under the decal sticks to the vinyl when it is removed. When making signs using vinyl letters and logos we always use oil based paints as they last longer.

Sticker adhesives are often too powerful to remove without the help of powerful cleansers that can damage underlying surfaces. It might be a little more glossy and a little more durable if you plan on mud bogging. One of the biggest upsides to vinyl wall decals is that they are easily removable. This can ruin the wall by removing spots of paint and resulting in a patchy look.

This diy project is done with plastic adhering spray paint. But you must weight costs labor involved and benefits if any. Paints that are mostly acrylic based are the best as they stick to the vinyl better without cracking or chipping off. Therefore spray paint that specifically adheres to plastic should work for this project.