Contents: Remove & Restick Stickers
Can Vinyl Stickers Be Reused?
Unless you bought your vinyl stickers from Redbubble or Society6, stickers can be a pain to remove and reuse.
Here are a few tips to make the task a little easier.
How Do You Remove Vinyl Stickers?
Removing vinyl stickers can be a little difficult, but with the right tools, it can be a breeze.
If you have a heat gun or hair dryer, you can use that to remove vinyl stickers. The key is to apply heat to the sticker until it starts to peel off. Be careful not to burn yourself or the surface you’re removing the sticker from.
If the sticker is stubborn, use a knife or razor blade to cut it off at the edge of the adhesive.
Removing stickers with a knife or razor blade can be a quick and easy way to get the sticker off of the surface it is stuck to, but it can also be a dangerous way to remove stickers if you’re not careful. Here are a few tips for removing stickers with a knife or razor blade:
- Make sure the surface you’re removing the sticker from is stable and won’t move around while you’re trying to cut the sticker.
- Cut slowly and carefully, making sure not to slip and cut yourself.
- If the sticker is on a curved surface, try to cut along the curve of the surface to avoid damaging it.
- If there are any parts of the sticker that are still attached, use a pair of pliers or tweezers to pull them off before discarding the rest of the sticker.
Once the sticker is unstuck from the surface, see if it’s still sticky. If it is, just reapply the sticker to a new surface!
But, what happens if the sticker won’t peel off? Or, what happens if the sticker lost all its stickiness?
Keep reading to find out!
Sticker/Decals Still Won’t Peel Off?
If you can’t peel the vinyl sticker off in one piece, but you still want to remove the sticker from the surface, there are a few ways to approach the problem. But the most important factor is choosing the right method for the sticker and surface.
If the sticker is old and brittle, peeling it off may damage the surface underneath. In this case, using a solvent like Goo Gone Adhesive Remover (Amazon) may work better. I recommend Goo Gone because it’s the best adhesive remover I’ve ever used. It removes stickers, gum, and other sticky residues quickly and easily.
Just apply the Goo Gone to the sticker and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use a rag or sponge to wipe away both the sticker and the Goo Gone.
If the sticker is new or sticky, using warm water may work best. Apply some warm water to the sticker and let it sit for a minute or two. Then use your fingers or a scraper to peel off the sticker. Be careful not to damage the surface underneath.
Make Vinyl Stickers Sticky Again With Adhesive
If you removed a Redbubble or Society6 sticker from a surface, chances are you can just reapply the sticker again just like you did the first time you stuck it somewhere!
But what if you have a sticker that lost its stickiness?
This is where a “sticker maker”, like the popular Xyron Sticker Macker (Amazon), comes into play.
The Xyron Sticker Maker is really easy to use. You just have to put the used sticker in the machine and it will automatically create a sticker that sticks for you! The Xyron Sticker Maker is also a great way to make custom stickers without having to go to a store and buy them.
I love my Xyron sticker maker! It is so easy to use and makes creating stickers a breeze. The best part is that there is no adhesive needed, so the stickers come out perfect every time. This is a must-have for any sticker lover!
Conclusion: Can You Reuse Vinyl Stickers
Vinyl stickers can be reused if they are not damaged and the adhesive is still intact. If they are in good condition, they can be cleaned and repositioned on a different surface. However, if they are damaged or the adhesive is no longer intact, they should be either discarded or you can use a “sticker maker”, like the Xyron Sticker Macker (Amazon)
If your stickers lose all their stickiness, there are plenty of sticker makers that can add adhesives to your stickers and make them like new again!
I typically stick to Redbubble and Society6 stickers because they’re made from durable, high-quality vinyl, which makes them easy to peel off and restick to a new surface.
There is no definitive answer to whether vinyl stickers can be reused. It depends on a variety of factors, including the adhesive used on the vinyl sticker, the surface it is being applied to, and the environment in which it will be used. In general, however, vinyl stickers can be reused if they are applied correctly and are not exposed to excessive wear and tear.
Melissa Dawn, ThatAnonymousArtist.com