Reasons you’re better off with removable decals and stickers

Decals and stickers are generally not reusable, which means you can only apply them once. I’ve seen some people try to reuse decals, but the cost in time and energy of trying to reuse stick-on graphics is just not worth it.

With that in mind, it’s just a waste of time and, as they say, “time is money.” However, if your stickers have removable acrylic adhesive, it’s not as complicated and messy as you might think, if you have the right kind of adhesive. Read on to understand what I mean.

The preference for easy-to-remove decals and stickers

Here are the top reasons you’re better off with removable decals and stickers:

1. Easy removal of artwork, or replacement or modification of graphic design.

The main reason one would look for a removable decal is for one obvious reason: easy to remove. And this is not due to the intention of reusing the article. At least, that is not usually the case. It depends on where and how you are going to stick your decal. You can stick them on walls, because windows, laptops, etc. If you put them on the walls, for example, there will come a time when one will want to replace an old graphic with a new theme.

For example, you have a wall with a nature theme; put up wall decals of trees, animals, bodies of water, or the like, on your wall space that used to be empty. And after a while, you want another theme, maybe a Marvel superhero theme. It removes the old nature-themed graphics and replaces them with superhero wall decals.

reusable and removable stickerFor personal use, decals and stickers are usually applied for fun. Car owners decorate their cars with cool graphic printed decals to enhance the look of their cars. The same goes for bicycle and motorcycle owners.

People can decide to change the graphic designs they want, thus replacing the stickers at the same time. This means that the longevity of its use is based on the choice of the owner. With that in mind, it is rational to go for removable decals and stickers.

For an interior setting, wall decals can bring a boring wall to life. Removable decals are useful not only because you may want to change graphics in time, but also because you want to preserve the integrity of the wall. It is very difficult to remove a permanent wall decal without stripping the paint off the wall. The choice to go for the removable type is based on that consideration.

2. Easy repositioning.

You can easily change the position of a removable decal if you are not satisfied with its initial placement. The thing to keep in mind is that these items are pressure sensitive. The more pressure you apply during installation, the more firmly it will adhere. If you intend to reposition the material, or if you are unsure of your first choice of location, just apply light pressure to make it easier to remove and reposition.

3. Flexible print advertising media.

Let’s say you own a store and you post a window sticker announcing promotions on selected items. Promotions are usually seasonal, so you’ll likely replace them with new ones when the time comes. Why would you opt for a permanent decal?

And it is not only applicable in promotions. In advertising you don’t do a campaign and that’s it. You update your ad from time to time. Large signs, banners or billboards advertising products and services will be replaced after a certain period of time. Advertising agencies always come up with new ideas and implement them by updating their advertising campaigns from time to time.

So, if you’re opting for sizable or large format stickers and decals, it only makes sense to opt for removable screen prints. When you decide to place a new ad, you will have no problem removing the old one.

4. Clean and not messy when removing.

Adhesive labels are commonly removable. Look at those labels on new furniture, appliances, or devices; you can usually take them off easily. And you will rarely see any glue residue on the items once you remove the labels. You know why? It’s because the adhesive on a removable sticker comes off once you remove it. This is optimal for the consumer.

I remember a while ago, when I bought some sandals in a particular store, that on the top of the soles of the sandals (the side you step on) they had put the labels of the sizes of the feet. When I removed the labels, sticky adhesive residue remained on the surface. That was definitely not something one would want to step on.

And it applies to every product out there. No one wants their new cell phone, new camera, or new appliance to get dirty with sticky adhesive.

5. The idea of ​​reusing decals and stickers.

In general, I really have no idea why some people would want to reuse decals. Why would you want to reuse these items? They are disposable items, especially if you plan on having to deal with glue residue the moment you take them off. Once you replace them, you will most likely get rid of them, do not reuse them. However, due to the fact that people are looking for information on reusing decals and stickers, let me give you my take on this.

Vinyl stickers and decals are generally not reusable. Over time, any type of adhesive-backed decal has the propensity to lose its adhesive property. Also note that the moment you remove it, it leaves behind a terribly undesirable adhesive residue. Considering these facts, the material cannot be expected to be as sticky as it is supposed to be.

Think about it, if a decal has been on for months or a year, would it make sense to reuse the item? Remember that over time it loses its adhesiveness, also, it would be more difficult to remove one that has been stuck for a long time. This concept does not only apply to permanent decals. Removable type decals, after a year or two, are just as difficult to remove as permanent decals.

And one more thing, forget about the adhesive function because you will not be able to reuse a sticker with tears when you remove it. So make sure you get it right from the start. But then again, even if you have successfully removed it, it may already lose its stickiness. However, if it hasn’t been long since you applied the removable decal, the adhesive may not have been completely lost and you can still reuse the decal.

However, if you really want reusable graphic screen prints similar to decals and stickers, you may want to look at static cling. They stick to smooth surfaces even without adhesive.

6. Please install successfully if it fails at the first time.

If you’re a DIYer and prefer to install decals yourself, removable types come in handy when you can’t get the installation right on your first try. Remember to prepare the surface by cleaning it first. Make sure that it is free of dust or any type of dirt and let it dry. After that, you are good to go.

If you are not a professional decal installer, you can either have someone do it for you or purchase a type of decal that suits your installation skills. Removable decals and stickers would be the perfect fit.

conclusion

If you have difficulty peeling off the stickers and you notice glue residue when removing them, what you have is a permanent sticker. Permanent stickers are difficult to peel off. The back adhesive stays attached to the surface and does not come off with the sticker unlike removable decals.

Removable decals and stickers are designed for specific applications. A buyer who buys them already knows how and where to use them. The main reasons described above are based on the fact that these types of printed elements can be removed easily and without having to deal with adhesive residue.

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