DUCHI DESIGNS • APPLICATION GUIDE
Beautiful lettering starts
with a confident application.
Choose the method that matches your decal and surface. Take your time, prepare the surface well, and use the guide for the type of project you ordered.
START HERE
Which decal are you applying?
Use the closest match below. Different decal sizes and surfaces can require different application methods.
Small Vinyl Decals
For smaller lettering and graphics that can be positioned and applied as one manageable piece.
Read instructions → 02Large Vinyl Decals
For larger wall, window, glass, vehicle and signage projects where controlled placement matters.
Read large-decal guide → 03Vertical Lettering
For stacked numbers and vertical wording where alignment and spacing need extra attention.
Read vertical guide → 04Glass, Mirror & Acrylic
For smooth transparent surfaces. Confirm the correct side and application direction before installing.
Watch application video → 05Wood Surfaces
Adhesion depends heavily on the finish. Smooth, sealed surfaces perform differently from raw or textured wood.
Watch wood guide → 06Textured Surfaces
Texture can reduce adhesive contact. Review the method and surface suitability before committing.
Watch textured-surface guide → 07Multi-Piece Designs
For projects supplied in multiple sections where careful alignment creates one finished composition.
Watch multi-piece guide → 08Troubleshooting
If the vinyl is not behaving as expected, stop before forcing it and review the troubleshooting guide.
Watch troubleshooting →GLASS APPLICATION
Regular or Reverse Cut?
Regular / Front Application installs on the viewing-side surface and reads normally.
Reverse / Mirror Cut is specifically for installation inside transparent glass so the lettering reads correctly from outside.
Intentionally mirrored artwork for an outside-applied project is a separate design requirement—it is not automatically Reverse Cut.
STILL UNSURE?
Get the right answer before you apply.
Tell us what you ordered, your surface and what is happening. We’ll point you to the most relevant help.
HOW TO APPLY
Click On The Applicable Application Method Below
SMALLer DECALS
E.G. WATER BOTTLES, MUGS, SMALL CAR DECALS ETC
LARGER DECALS
E.G. CAR WINDOWS, STORE WINDOWS, TRANSOM NUMBERS, LARGE MIRRORS ETC
MULTI-PIECE DECALS
FOR DECALS THAT COME IN MULTIPLE PIECES OR WITH REGISTRATION MARKS
INSIDE GLASS OR WINDOW
FOR REVERSE CUT DECALS