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What can I use to stop them coming off after applying?

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You can use a clear adherent like Mod Podge to seal in your decal and keep it in place.

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I'd like to put decals on freshly painted wall. I've seen recommendations to wait anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks after painting. Can I put apply them after 1 week if I blow-dry the area first?

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Decals can be applied relatively quickly, but try to wait at least a week and a half.

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Do I use a hairdryer in the end? And if so, what temperature do I use?

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Do not use a hair dryer, as it can all too easily remove the wall decor. This makes sense because essentially you are melting off the adhesive material used for the product. Avoid bubbles by pushing them off with a flat sturdy plank or a strong ruler.

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Every time I put stickers on my emulsion wall, they curl and fall off. How can I keep them on?

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You can put masking or scotch tape behind them, that works pretty well. Or, depending on how long you want them on, you could put a dab of hot/super glue behind them. Obviously, only do that if you want them on for a very long time!

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Will my wall decal peel?

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As long as the wall is clean and the decal applied properly, it shouldn't peel.

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My little brother took the paper off the back of my vinyl, he tried sticking it up once, and I took it down because i don't want it to be there and now there's stuff on it. Will it still work?

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In a word, no. But you could try, scraping the fluff with a razor blade to get the excess off and then use a product called spray mount (available from most craft stores) to try and get it to adhere.

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Can I apply a decal to a stippled surface?

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The more texture the wall has, the less points of contact the decal will have. You can try burnishing your decal with a tennis ball to help it stick into the deeper grooves, but generally you will not be successful with a very textured wall.

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What can I do to stop the decals from peeling off after putting them on the wall?

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I suggest using some Mod Podge, which is a sealer that you can get from a local craftstore, and applying it over your décor.

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is it necessary to use masking tape to tape the decal?

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No, it is not necessary, but they might end up falling off if you do not. You could try glue, if you want to adhere the decals for long use.

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