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Vinyl Decals: Window Decals And Etched Glass Decals

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Published: March 26, 2007

People use vinyl decals for many reasons. They are often used to make some kind of personal statement, or they can be used to showcase a person's likes or dislikes. Vinyl decals are also often used as a decorative element to show style and class. The great thing about vinyl decals is that they can be used many ways and for many different reasons.

Vinyl decals are made of just that; vinyl. Most have a static cling element to their adhesiveness as opposed to some type of glue. This is good because they can be easily removed. If the placement of a decal is off by an inch, it's very easy to peel it off and reposition. Since this is the case, people often cycle through different vinyl decals to show their mood of the moment.

Vinyl decals can be affixed to any shiny, solid surface. They can be used to design cars, trucks, or even windows in a house. Since there are so many designs that a vinyl decal can harbor, they can fit in with any style.

Most vinyl decals are used on windows. This is good because they can be seen from both sides of the glass. Vinyl window decals come in many different designs. For example, it's hard not to find vinyl window decals of the classic comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. They are often on the back windows of cars and trucks. Vinyl window decals are also used in the home as a decorative accent to a room.

There are many ways that vinyl decals are used on the body of a car. Pinstripe designs are a very popular edition to the side of high class vehicles. Vinyl decals that depict flames are also popular for the younger generation. Whichever the case, decals can be used by a wide variety of auto enthusiasts.

Vinyl decals aren't limited to just cars; trucks can use them too. Although decals that go along the side of a car can be used on a truck, there are some decals that are specific only to trucks. The tailgate is the door to the back of the truck. There are many truck decals that are made specifically for the tailgate. They can depict a Celtic knot design or mimic the flames that could go on the side of the truck. Truck decals are varied in design and structure.

Although vinyl decals are most often seen on cars and trucks, that isn't their only use. Etched glass decals are often used in home decorating. What makes etched glass decals special is that it mimics the look of etched glass without adding to the cost. Most etched glass decals are black and white to mimic that effect even further. Flowers and tropical themes are popular designs for in-home decals. They're usually made to fit sliding doors, oval shapes for front doors, or plain windows.

In addition to buying pre-made vinyl decals, they can also be custom made. There are many companies online and in person that can customize a decal for a customer. This can be used to create a logo to go on the side of a van, or just a personalized design with the driver's name on it.

Prices vary for vinyl decals, but they are usually pretty inexpensive. For example, a truck decal for a tailgate can go for as low as $6. Etched glass decals can go for as low as $14 each. This means that vinyl decals can be a very inexpensive way to jazz up a home or car.

Since there are so many ways to use vinyl decals, they can be useful to anyone. Adding in the extra benefits of multiple design styles and low prices, it's easy to see the benefit of this kind of design medium. Vinyl decals are both stylish and cost effective method of personalizing homes and vehicles.


Sources:
Vinyl Graphics & Lettering. Edecals. 2006. Superior Graphics & Signs, Inc. 20 Mar. 2007.
http://www.edecals.com/.
Etched Glass Decals. WindowFilmWorld.com. 20 Mar. 2007.
http://www.windowfilmworld.com/.
Tailgate/Truck. DecalDriveway.com. 20 Mar. 2007.
http://www.decaldriveway.com/searchProduct.asp?S earch=tailgate.