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Eye-catching window decals printed with UV ink on transparent 3 mil vinyl. Effectively promote your brand or message on any storefront, window, or glass door without obstructing your view. Read More
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What Are Clear Window Decals?
A clear window decal is an image or graphic that is printed directly onto a sheet of transparent 3 mil vinyl material. These decals are transparent anywhere that does not contain your design, allowing you to display your logo or message on your window, glass door, or storefront without entirely obstructing your view.
Clear vinyl window decals are intended for both indoor and outdoor use. The ideal surface they are meant to be used on is glass, but may also be used on electronic equipment, refrigerators, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, or laminated surfaces. These decals are commonly used for business/storefront advertising, retail locations, displaying store hours, window decor, product promotion, window signage, and office branding.
Clear Window Decals vs Vinyl Lettering
Clear Window Decals
Vinyl Lettering
Clear window decals can have a very similar appearance to vinyl lettering when applied. However, they are entirely different products. With vinyl lettering, your design is cut to shape from a solid-colored sheet of vinyl instead of being printed. With clear window decals, your design is printed onto a sheet of transparent vinyl, allowing you to use a wide variety of colors, gradients, etc.
Advanced White-Ink Printing Method
A two-step printing process is used when creating your custom transparent window decal. This involves printing a layer of white ink followed by a layer of colored ink. This "spot white ink" is only printed where your design is printed to add contrast and vibrancy to your design while retaining the overall transparency of the decal.
Please note that your decal will only be transparent in areas that do not include your design. Knowing this, we recommend using files that contain a transparent background when uploading your design. Need design help? Learn about our free design services.
Clear Window Decal Features
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Vibrant Colors
Your image or graphic will be printed onto clear vinyl using world-class printers with an advanced white-ink process, ensuring that your decal will have the most vibrant and bold colors possible.
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For Indoor and Outdoor Use
Clear window decals are designed to be used both indoors and outdoors. The most common use for these decals is to display information on storefront windows.
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Installation Instructions Included
Every order includes a set of simple installation instructions, ensuring a fast and effective install for your decal.
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Transparent Background
The transparent background of your decal allows you to display your design without entirely blocking visibility through your window or glass door.
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Weather Resistant and Waterproof
Your decal is made with durable vinyl material and will stand up to rain, sunshine, and other elements with a lifespan of approximately three years.
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Customization
SIZE
Choose from a wide range of custom sizes, the smallest being 4" x 4" and the largest being 48" x 96".
SHAPE
Square/Rectangle
Your decal will be cut as a standard rectangle at the size you have selected.
Custom with Border
Your decal will be cut to a custom shape with a border of material around the edge of the design.
PRINT SURFACE
Adhesive on Back
("Standard")
Your decal will adhere to the outside of the window.
Adhesive on Front
("Inside Glass")
Your decal will adhere to the inside of the window.
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Additional Specs
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Weight
.05lbs per square foot (about the weight of 9 quarters)
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Thickness
.003" (about the same thickness as a sheet of copy paper)
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Details
Repositionable, low tac, transparent vinyl decal that is easy to install without bubbling when installed wet. Works indoors and outdoors on surfaces including glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics and laminated surfaces.
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Uses
Indoor/Outdoor. Retail, home, storefront, or office windows
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Print Method
Four color process, eco-friendly, weather, fade and abrasion resistant UV ink
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Estimated Lifespan
3+ years with proper placement and care
Easy to Use
Design Tool
Create your custom transparent window decal with the easiest and simplest design tool in the signage industry. Upload images, create objects, add text, adjust sizing, change color, and so much more!
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The following installation instructions will help you with a quick and easy installation of your custom clear window decal. Instructions will also be included with your order, and you are free to refer to this page, download a PDF of the instructions, or view our instructional video for assistance. If you are installing a large decal we recommend having at least one other person assist you.
- Spray bottle
- Paper Towels
- Application Squeegee (available for purchase with order)
- Window Squeegee
Begin by thoroughly cleaning the window or glass surface you intend to use for your decal. After cleaning, use a window squeegee to remove excess water or allow appropriate time for the window to air dry.
Create a decal application solution by combining 3 drops of dish soap or detergent (not hand soap) per 1 gallon of water and place into a spray bottle.
Lay your transparent window decal on a flat, smooth surface and begin to remove the black liner. The backing is a frosted, semi-transparent material that can be difficult to remove due to its thin properties. If you are having difficulty, try applying a small piece of tape to the corner of the backing and use that to help you peel it away from the decal.
As you are removing the backing, generously apply the application solution to the back of the decal. Next, spray a generous amount of application solution to the desired surface, making sure both the adhesive side of the decal and the glass surface are now sufficiently wet. Do not submerge the decal into water in an attempt to soak the adhesive side.
You can now apply your clear window decal to the desired window or glass surface. The application solution will allow the decal to slip and move once it is on the window. Use this to your advantage by sliding the decal into its final position.
Once the decal is in its final position, place the removed backing over the face of your decal and use the application squeegee to remove air bubbles/application solution from under the decal. When doing so, start in the center of the decal and press firmly to the right or left edge. Continue this process until you have run the squeegee over the entire surface of the decal.
Use paper towels to clean the glass surface and to remove excess water from the edges of the decal. It may take several days for the adhesive to fully dry and bind to the glass surface.
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Care
Although we recommend using soapy water to help install your decal, don't allow it to become exposed to water or excessive moisture for an extended period of time before installing. You may wash the window that has the decal applied, but do not power wash your decal after it is installed. When cleaning the decal we recommend using a damp, non-abrasive cloth. This decal may be removed and re-positioned several times. Remove by peeling the decal away from the window and reapplying in the same method as described above.
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Product Specs
What material is your clear decal made out of?
How do I know where my decal will be clear?
Clear is indicated by the gray and white checkered area on our design tool. If you want any part of your sign to be clear, that background must be visible on your proof. When you select “Clear Window Decal” in our design tool the background will automatically switch to the gray and white checkered background to indicate that you are designing on a clear background. If you have uploaded a JPG file to the site with a white background, we will print the white of that background. If you want that to be clear instead, please upload a PNG with transparency. If you need help, please fill out our free design request form.
Do you offer other types of decals?
Yes, in addition to the clear window decals we also offer opaque window decals and perforated window decals. Additionally, we offer a static cling that uses static electricity to adhere to your window. A more detailed explanation of the differences and advantages/disadvantages of these decals can be found here: Window Signage Options.
Are vinyl window decals the same thing as window stickers or window graphics?
How thick are your window decals?
What is the lifespan of your clear window decals?
Will the exposure to sun or the elements ruin my decal?
Can the decals be cut to shape? Individual letters?
Yes, your window decal can be cut to any shape you want. We typically don’t recommend cutting to any shape though because the clear part of the decal is extremely clear making it unnecessary in most cases to cut to shape. However, by selecting the Custom with Border shape option on the design tool (small border around the edge of the cut) you can customize window decals to any shape or size. Additional shape options to choose from for your clear window decal include Square/Rectangle, Rounded Corners (¼” or 1” radius), and Circle/Oval.
If you are looking for individually cut vinyl letters for your storefront or home windows, you are most likely looking for cut vinyl lettering which is a different product entirely.
How small or big can my window decal be?
What if my decal has more than 2 colors? Will it cost more?
Usage
Will the decal damage or ruin my window?
What are clear window decals typically used for?
Will the decal impact the transparency of my window/storefront?
The clear decal will be completely transparent wherever it is not printed. Thus, if the surface area of your decal is completely covered then you won’t see any clear portions of the decal. Though even a fully printed decal will still allow some light through. Vision will be obscured but not as opaque as an actual opaque decal. To achieve one-way visibility select our perforated window decals.
Can I place my decal on the inside of my storefront/window and have it be visible to those outside?
Yes, for inside placement and outside visibility you need to select “Inside Glass” as an option during the checkout process. We’ll reverse print your sign so that you can adhere it to the inside of the window but have customers or visitors easily see your sign as they approach your business or home. This is also possible with our clear window clings.
Can the decal be used only on a glass surface?
Do clear window decals stick to fiberglass?
Our clear window decal does not stick well to fiberglass. We recommend using it on glass or a similar surface. If you're looking for a decal specifically for fiberglass, we recommend using our permanent decal.
Installation & Care
Does my decal have a backing? How do I remove it?
Yes. Your clear decal has a frosted backing on it. The easiest way to remove this is to slightly bend the decal at a corner much like you would with a sticker. If this doesn’t work then a small piece of scotch tape can be used like is shown in this video.
How do I install my clear window decal?
Installation of your clear decal consists of two main steps. The first is to clean the window and allow the surface to dry before installing the decal.
The second step is the actual installation of the decal. To install your decal add a drop or two of mild detergent or dishwashing liquid to a spray bottle full of warm water. After removing the protective backing, spray the non-printed side of the decal as well as the window itself generously with the water-soap mixture. By getting the decal and window wet it will provide you with some wiggle room while installing the decal to the window. Do not at any time fully submerge the decal in water as this can ruin its ability to adhere to your window. Once the decal is placed on the window use a flat edge or squeegee and remove any of the excess water-soap mixture. Be careful not to use an edge or squeegee that will puncture or tear your decal. For this reason, we recommend a rubber or felt-tipped squeegee. Though this should not be a common issue due to the decals ease of installation and ability to be removed and repositioned.
Once the water is removed and the backing dries your decal will be applied to the window. These custom window decals are strong enough to stay in place inside or outside for an extended period yet easy to remove and reposition as needed.