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krys10g

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Hi everyone. I purchased some 6x6 ceramic tiles, the ones with a semi rough surface. I went to put a saying on one and could NOT get the vinyl to come off the tape and stick to the tile. I tried heating the tile before I added the words, after I stuck the tape on and nothing worked. I probably got 1/10 of the letters to stick. It was a nightmare. I tried using Oracal 631 and 651 and had the same issue with both.

I read all of the posts on here regarding tiles and no one ever mentioned having this problem.

I would appreciate any help/advice/feedback.

Thank you! :thumbsup:

Kristen :rolleyes:

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631 is made to be removeable, so you would need a low tack app. tape for that. 

How long do you let the vinyl "adhere" before you try removing the app. tape?

Are you using wet or dry application?

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I have done quite a few and I had a little trouble at first , make sure you clean the tile real good before you try I even used Alcohol as the last step.  Then make sure you apply a lot of pressure to the decal as you put it on.  Then careful and slow take the app. tape off...

This was an 18"  x 18" I did for my daughter no problems and I used 651.

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Thank you for the tips. I used the dry application method. I let it adhere probably just a couple of minutes before trying to remove the tape. Should I had waited longer? I also tried using 651 and had the same problems. I have used the 631 with this same application tape before with no problems. Maybe I should try cleaning the tiles even better?

Great picture of Marilyn. Beautiful work!

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Thanks and yes I did mine dry and it really has to be clean.  I didnt wait at all after I put it on.  I found in the beginning I had the same problem with almost every tile i tried until I really cleaned them good and applied a lot of pressure putting them onto the tile.

Keep at it you will get it

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I have done quite a few and I had a little trouble at first , make sure you clean the tile real good before you try I even used Alcohol as the last step.  Then make sure you apply a lot of pressure to the decal as you put it on.  Then careful and slow take the app. tape off

+1...... cleaning a tile very good should fix the problem.

I clean mine, using alcohol & let them sit while I weed my vinyl- then apply.  :thumbsup:

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after cleaning and degreasing the tiles really good, apply the vinyl dry, then let it sit for a while, maybe even 30 mins, then if you wet down your app tape on the backside with app fluid, it will help the tape come off easier. try that!

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Thank you BigDaddyChris. I appreciate your help...I will give it a try!

Thanks everyone!

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I found you don't use the wet apply method on 631 and tiles. I apply my vinyl and take off the app tape immediately. Vinyl sticks good.Sandy

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