Decal Printing FAQ

Have a question about printing custom decals? Check out these decal printing FAQ and learn about our permanent and removable stocks, die cutting and more.

What sizes are available for decal printing?

You can design custom decals for online printing in any size and shape. When you enter your desired dimensions in the Finished Size fields on the product page, a notification will alert you if they are outside our parameters. In that case, you can request a Custom Quote.

Cut Type Specifications:

• Cut-to-Size: Enter the finished size of your decal.
• Kiss Cut: Enter the finished size of your decal.
• Sheet-Same Shapes: Enter the finished size of your decal.
• Sheet-Multiple Shapes: Enter the finished size of your sheet of decals.

Note: If you wish the printing on your job to “bleed” off the edge of the page, you will need to make the page size larger than your final document size and include crop and bleed. Learn more: Bleed & Borders

What decal stock is available? Are there removable and permanent options?

You can print your own decals on a variety of removable and permanent stocks:

• Crack ‘n’ Peel – 60# Matte White
  • Permanent stock and crack ‘n’ peel backing allows for easy peeling and workability.
  • Great for branding and logos.

• White / Clear Polypropylene – Permanent
  • Permanent stock with low-tack adhesive that’s intended for one-time use.
  • Top-coated smooth flexible polypropylene.
  • Applicable to textured and non-textured materials and will not damage the surface.
  • Great for beauty products and safety information that you don’t want removed.

• White / Clear Polypropylene – Removable
  • Removable stock that’s repositionable but intended for one-time use.
  • Removable even from paper.
  • Top-coated smooth flexible polypropylene.
  • Low-tack and moisture-resistant, with good chemical resistance.
  • Applicable to non-textured surfaces, such as glass, painted metal and stainless steel.
  • Great for clear jars, mason jars, bottles, laptops, notebooks and more.

Do the decals come on sheets or rolls?

Decals are printed on sheets.

Is there perforation between each decal?

No. If you’d like to add perforation between each decal, please request a Custom Quote.

What do the different decal printing ink choices mean?

As a premium online printer, we offer a variety of ink choices for decal printing:

• Black Only – For designs with no color.
• Full Color – For designs with a wide range of colors.
• Full Color + Spot White – If you want a white layer of ink printed in designated areas of your full color design.
• White Only – If you do not want any color (or black) within your design.

Learn more: Color, Black vs. Full-Color Ink, White Ink Printing

What decal shapes can you make?

With digital laser cutting, you can print decals in any shape and size. Just select your preference in the Shape and Cut Type dropdowns on the product page. Options include:

• Cut-to-Size: A single decal die cut to the shape you’ve specified (circle, oval, square, rectangle or custom).
• Kiss Cut: A single decal cut on the dieline with an additional die cut about 1/4” around to allow for easier removal from the decal liner.
• Sheet – Same Shapes: This cut gives you multiple decals per sheet with one cutting design or shape.
• Sheet – Multiple Shapes: This cut gives you multiple decals per sheet with different designs/shapes. (Only available when ‘Custom’ is selected in the Shape dropdown.)

Learn more: Digital Laser Cutting

Can you help with my decal printing design?

Yes. Our Layout Services team can help you design your decals. Our experts are happy to discuss your ideas and guide you through the design and setup process. Learn more: Layout Services

Can I create multiple decals in the same order?

Yes. With our Versions feature, you can print various designs to differ content on multiple decals (like window decals or vehicle decals). Our online printing services require your decals be the same size, stock and finish but your designs and content can change as much as you like. Learn more: Versions

Can you print variable data?

Yes. With variable data printing, you can create personalized decals with barcodes, QR codes, names, customer IDs and more. Learn more: Variable Data Printing

What surfaces will my decals adhere to?

This will vary based on the decal stock you choose. Decals adhere best to smooth, hard surfaces.

Can you add coating to decal printing?

Yes. We offer flat matte and ultra gloss UV coatings on all decal stocks except crack ‘n’ peel. Learn more: UV Coating, Coating vs. Laminate

Do you have water-resistant options?

You can add a UV coating to decal printing to create a water-resistant barrier, but that will not make your decals fully waterproof. UV coating is available on all stocks except crack ‘n’ peel.

If you have questions about these decal printing FAQ or other printing services, please contact customer service.