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So you have just purchased your first Math & Movement stickers and are super excited about sticking them to your hallway floors, desktops, classroom doors, stair risers or anywhere else you can fit them!
Follow these simple tips to make sticker installation easy and fun for all involved.
Clean the floor prior to installation using the following steps:
Step 1: Sweep the area, and then mop with water and dawn dish soap.
Step 2: Let dry for 30-60 minutes.
Step 3: Then, apply denatured alcohol with a clean mop.
Only install vinyl stickers on clean, dry surfaces using the steps above.
Recommended: Squeegee
4 Inch Vinyl Squeegee (included in stair riser orders and some sensory hallway orders). Makes installing Math & Movement stickers easy by smoothing vinyl and removing air bubbles.
Step 1: Unroll your vinyl stickers and allow them to lay flat for 24-48 hours prior to installing
Step 2: Align the sticker in desired location and position
Step 3: Peel the backing of the sticker 3″ to 6″ and firmly press the exposed sticker to the floor (Note: Make sure the sticker does not shift during this process)
Step 4: Pull the sticker over top of itself leaving the first 3″ to 6″ adhered to the floor
Step 5: Peel the backing completely off
Step 6: Using a squeegee, hold the sticker vertically from the ground and push the squeegee along the sticker while keeping tension on the sticker
Complete!
Note: Any small bubbles can easily be worked out or pricked with a pin to release the air underneath. Our stickers are intended to be permanent and not re-positional.
Follow these simple tips to make stair riser sticker installation easy and fun for all involved. Or, watch the video below if you’re more of a visual learner!
Step 1: Sweep the stairs to clear any dirt and dust.
Step 2: Mop the stairs with water and Dawn dish soap. Allow the area to dry.
Step 3: Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol with a clean mop. Allow this to dry.
Only install vinyl stickers on clean, dry surfaces using the steps above.
A 4 inch vinyl squeegee will be included in your order. Have it handy!
Step 1: Unroll your stickers and allow them to lay flat for 24-48 hours prior to installing.
Step 2: Your stickers will arrive on a large sheet of paper. Cut the paper so that each stair’s sticker is separate. This makes handling each sticker easier. Determine which sticker will go on each stair before you start applying.
Step 3: With clean hands, peel the backing off of the sticker. Hold each end of the sticker in each hand, ensuring that the exposed adhesive back does not make contact with any objects or itself. Align the sticker in the desired location on the riser (under the lip).
Step 4: Place the top edge of the sticker onto the stair riser. Use your fingers or the squeegee to firmly press the top edge onto the riser. Work from the center of the sticker out to the ends.
Step 5: Run the squeegee down the sticker from the top to the bottom to adhere the rest of the sticker. Work out any air bubbles with the squeegee or pop them with a pin.
Tip: If your stickers are longer than your arm span, follow these same steps with one person holding one end of the exposed sticker and another person holding the other end. Work together to line up the sticker on the riser.
Asphalt, tarmac, pavements, concrete, and even walls. The material is semi-permanent and easily removable.
In order to achieve process-secure application, it is essential that the surface is totally dry and completely free of dust, dirt, and debris prior to sticker installation. It is recommended that the surface is brushed and vacuumed before the sticker is applied and if the
surface is wet, it should be dried via portable heating.
For rough surfaces, the use of a soft application roller is recommended to press the material into the texture. To avoid potential lifting of the sticker, it is recommended that corners are rounded rather than cut to a sharp 90° angle.
We use top-tier sticker material (3M) and laminate to protect the stickers. However, please note that there are a lot of factors that go into the longevity of your stickers. At this time, it is hard for us to offer a guarantee because of the numerous factors that go into play with installing and maintaining the stickers, i.e. surface prep and cleaning variables.
For floor stickers in high foot-traffic areas, you may choose to apply a water-based wax over the stickers after they have been applied. The wax will help protect the stickers from foot traffic and cleaners (though please note that we recommend cleaning the stickers by hand or a mop with soap and water). We do not recommend using a floor scrubber or other automated floor cleaning machine as this may damage the stickers.
Also, before applying the wax, please test it on a small area. It is important to make sure the wax does not affect the stickers. Multiple wax layers will protect the stickers. However, we still do not recommend using harsh chemicals or striping the floors where the stickers are installed.
For stair riser stickers where waxing may not be possible, please consult with your janitorial staff to see if they have another finishing solution.
For floor stickers in high foot-traffic areas, you may choose to apply water-based wax over your stickers after you have installed them. However, please test the wax first on a small area.
For stair riser stickers where waxing may not be possible, please consult with your janitorial staff to see if they have another finishing solution.
Waxing over floor stickers with a water-based wax can help encapsulate the sticker and protect it from foot traffic. Please note that wax will not help the sticker stay in place if there is not proper adhension between the sticker and the floor surface underneath.
We recommend following the cleaning and install tips provided above. Please note that the area must be completely clean and dry in order for the stickers to properly adhere to the surface. From our experience, even a small amount of dust, debris, moisture, or an uneven surface can interfere with proper adhesion.
We recommend hand-cleaning the stickers using a cloth or gentle mop with soap and water for best results. School cleaning riders may damage the stickers’ color or surface.
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