{"id":14022,"date":"2015-10-10T10:18:49","date_gmt":"2015-10-10T16:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/?p=14022"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:15:50","slug":"signage-101-installing-window-decals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/signage-101-installing-window-decals\/","title":{"rendered":"Signage 101 &#8211; Installing Window Decals"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-14022-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-101 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>In today\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/category\/signage-101\/\">Signage 101<\/a>\u00a0post we explain how to easily install your window decals without being left with a messy store front and frustrating experience. Window graphics are a great way to advertise in-store events, inform customers of your store hours, or display sales information.<\/p><p>Signs.com offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/clear-window-decals\">clear window decals<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/opaque-window-decals\">opaque window decals<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/frosted-window-decals\/\">frosted window decals<\/a>. Each is designed to stick directly on the window. However, decals can easily be damaged or look unprofessional if installation is done incorrectly. Creases, bubbles, or scratches are common with incorrect installation. Whichever decal you\u2019ve chosen, installing window decals is a breeze when you follow these steps!<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-102 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/What-Youll-Need.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-14022-126 bde-heading\">\nWhat You\u2019ll Need:\n<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-103 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/What-Youll-Need.jpg\" alt=\"What You&#039;ll Need to Install Window Decals\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/What-Youll-Need.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/What-Youll-Need-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/What-Youll-Need-560x463.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-104 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol><li>Your Signs.com Decals<\/li><li>Spray bottle with water and a few drops of dish soap (3-4 per pint of water)<\/li><li>Something with a hard straight edge. We\u2019ve found credit cards or other pieces of hard plastic work well.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-14022-127 bde-heading\">\nSteps for Installation:\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-128 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol><li>Identify which side is the protective sheet, which protects the adhesive. The sheet will reflect light, as seen in the photos. The protective sheet also feels smooth, while the side with the graphics (and ink) will feel rough.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p>If you\u2019ve ordered a regular window decal, the protective sheet will be on the back of\u00a0the image. The decal will stick to the front of the window.<\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-105 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-Side-1.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-106 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-Side-1.jpg\" alt=\"Back Shiny Side\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-Side-1.jpg 2244w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-Side-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-Side-1-560x351.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2244px) 100vw, 2244px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-107 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol><li><p>If you\u2019ve ordered a decal with the option of \u201cInside Glass\u201d, the protective sheet will be on the front of the image. Inside glass decals stick on the inside of the window, so they are readable from the outside.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-108 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-SIde-2.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-109 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-SIde-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Glass Option\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-SIde-2.jpg 1796w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-SIde-2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Shiny-SIde-2-560x438.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1796px) 100vw, 1796px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-110 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Installation for both types of decals is the same.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li>Remove the protective sheet by peeling the plastic away from the graphic. The plastic is thin and can be hard to see.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-111 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Peeling-Backer.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-112 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Peeling-Backer.jpg\" alt=\"Removing Backer from Decal\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Peeling-Backer.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Peeling-Backer-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Peeling-Backer-560x463.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-113 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Spray the adhesive side of the decal with water. Spray liberally \u2014 you\u2019ll want the decal to\u00a0be able to slide around on the window.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-114 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spray-Window-Decal.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-115 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spray-Window-Decal.jpg\" alt=\"Spraying Window Decal with Water\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spray-Window-Decal.jpg 1956w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spray-Window-Decal-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spray-Window-Decal-560x403.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1956px) 100vw, 1956px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-116 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Make sure the window where you\u2019re placing the decal is clean. Use cleaning products on\u00a0the window if necessary and allow to dry completely. Spray the window liberally with water\/soap mixture.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-117 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spraying-Window.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-118 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spraying-Window.jpg\" alt=\"Spraying Window with water mixture\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spraying-Window.jpg 1628w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spraying-Window-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Spraying-Window-560x484.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1628px) 100vw, 1628px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-119 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol start=\"5\">\n \t<li>Place the wet decal on the window. Because both are wet, you should be able to slide the decal around on the window. Make sure the decal is placed where you\u2019d like it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-120 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Placing-On-Window.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-121 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Placing-On-Window.jpg\" alt=\"Decal on Window with water\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Placing-On-Window.jpg 1580w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Placing-On-Window-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Placing-On-Window-560x498.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1580px) 100vw, 1580px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-122 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ol start=\"6\"><li>Using a hard edge like you would a squeegee, push the air bubbles and excess water out from under the decal.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-container-link-14022-123 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Removing-Excess-Water.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-14022-124 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Removing-Excess-Water.jpg\" alt=\"Using CC to remove excess water\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Removing-Excess-Water.jpg 1996w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Removing-Excess-Water-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Removing-Excess-Water-560x394.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1996px) 100vw, 1996px\">\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-rich-text-14022-125 bde-rich-text decoration-none breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Once the excess water is removed, let the decal adhesive dry for 1-2 hours. Voila! Your decal is installed! It\u2019s important to note that installing decals larger than two feet usually requires two people to prevent the decal from rolling and sticking to itself.<\/p><p>For questions or concerns about your decal or with help with installation, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/contact\/\">drop us a line<\/a>. We\u2019d be happy to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s Signage 101 post we explain how to easily install your window decals without being left with a messy store front and frustrating experience. Window graphics are a great way to advertise in-store events, inform customers of your store hours, or display sales information.Signs.com offers clear window decals, opaque window decals, and frosted window decals. 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