How to Apply Vertical Decals Using Centre Hinge Method 

What you’ll need:

• Clean dry cloth (to wipe wall surface)
• Level or tape measure
• Masking Tape
• Pencil for marking (optional)
• Rubber squeegee or Credit card

For glass, window, car or other non-porous hard surface applications:

• Water or Rubbing Alcohol (to clean)
• Soap (optional)

How to Apply Wall or Large Vinyl Decals:

Step 1: Prepare Your Surface and Decal
Use a damp or dry cloth to clean your wall. Let the wall dry completely before proceeding. This step is important because walls have dust particles and residue that could affect the adhesion of the wall decal. Unroll or unfold your Duchi Designs Wall Art decal and lay it flat on a hard surface. Use a squeegee or credit card to flatten any rolls or wrinkles. Flip it over and repeat the process. If your decal curls up, you can weigh it down with books and wait up to 24 hrs before installing.

NOTE: For freshly painted wall, you will need to allow it to cure 2-3 weeks before installing your custom wall decal.


Step 2: Position the Decal on the Wall

Use painter’s tape or masking tape to position the decal on the wall. This allows you to preview the arrangement and it’s location on your wall. We also suggest using a level or tape measure to ensure the decal is straight. After you have achieved your desired placement of the decals, place a long strip of tape across the middle of the shortest distance of the decal(s). Then remove any additional tape that was used for previewing the arrangement.

Step 3: Transfer the Decal to the Wall

With the decal taped to the wall, slowly peel the backing paper away from one side. The vinyl should stick to the transfer paper on top. Peel until you reach the center and then cut away the base paper. If a section of the decal remains on the transfer paper, carefully lay the transfer paper back over the vinyl, push tape down with your fingers, and try to peel it back again. Just take your time.


Step 4: Smooth the Decal

Using the squeegee or a credit card, start from the center and use a smooth and firm motion to burnish the decal onto the wall.  Slowly work your way from the center to the outer edge of the decal. Remove the long piece of tape and repeat the process on the other side.  Remember to work from the center outward to avoid air bubbles.

NOTE: If your walls have a texture on them, your wall decal may adhere better if you also burnish with a tennis ball or wrap your squeegee in a soft cloth. The cloth will help press the decal into the nooks and crannies of the wall texture.

Step 5: Remove the Transfer Paper

The decal is now on the wall, but the transfer paper is covering it. Begin at one of the top corners and SLOWLY peel/roll the transfer paper down onto itself and away from the decal at a flat 180 degree angle. Be careful NOT to peel the paper away at a 45-90 degree angle as this will pull the decal away from the wall.  If any part of the decal begins to come off the wall, stop and rub the transfer paper back down on that section with your squeegee or fingers until that portion of the decal adheres.

Note: If the transfer paper won’t release the decal onto your wall, replace the transfer paper and repeat Step 4 or watch video below on how to troubleshoot common application issues.