Cut vinyl lettering
Contour cut vinyl letters and logos applied direct to glass, walls, vehicles and panels. No background, no panel, just the lettering. See our guide for more detail.
The most economical signage there is
Cut vinyl is lettering cut from coloured film and applied directly to a surface, with the background weeded away. There is no panel and no substrate, which makes it the cheapest way to put a name on something.
It suits shop windows, office glazing, vehicle livery, door lettering and panel signage. Where the surface is already the right colour and in good condition, it is often all a job needs.
Before you order
Cut vinyl exposes the surface it goes onto. On glass it looks excellent. On a wall that is uneven, dirty or textured, every flaw shows around the letters. Fine detail also has a practical minimum size: very thin strokes and small type will not weed or apply cleanly, and we will tell you before rather than after.
What we need to quote
- Vector artwork
- Overall width the lettering has to sit within
- What surface it is going onto
- Colour reference if it must match a brand
Options
Cast vinyl
For vehicles, curves and long term exterior use.
Calendered vinyl
For flat interior and short to medium term exterior work.
Etch effect
Frosted lettering on glazing, often combined with manifestation.
Reverse cut
Applied to the inside face of glass so it reads correctly from outside and is protected.
Colours
Full standard range plus metallics; brand colours matched where a print is more appropriate.
Common questions
What is cut vinyl lettering?
Lettering cut from coloured film and applied directly to a surface with the background weeded away, so there is no panel and no substrate. The cheapest way to put a name on something.
Is there a minimum size for cut vinyl?
Yes. Very thin strokes and small type will not weed or apply cleanly. We will tell you before rather than after if the artwork is too fine at the size requested.
Where does cut vinyl work best?
On glass, where it looks excellent. On an uneven, dirty or textured wall, every flaw shows around the letters.
Just need lettering?
Send the artwork and the width. Cut vinyl jobs are usually quoted the same day.
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