Botanical Journal (60.96 x 76.2 cm) - Redesign Décor Transfers® FLAT XL

Applying Redesign Décor Transfers is child's play. Below, we explain how it works.

STEP 1

Prepare the surface you want to apply the transfer to. Sand it smooth with sandpaper if necessary, and make sure the surface is free of dust and grease. 

STEP 2

Decide exactly where you want the transfer and cut out any sections if needed. Do not remove the protective film yet, and be careful not to let any parts of the transfer stick where you don't want them. Once they do, it can be difficult—almost impossible, in fact—to remove them.  
Especially if you're cutting out pieces of the transfer and want to stick them next to or on top of one another, it's helpful to attach the cut-out pieces to your furniture with painter's tape, leaving the protective film on. This gives you a good overview of your design and lets you keep building your "puzzle". 
You can apply different pieces of the transfer on top of one another. Where the designs overlap, the design underneath will no longer be visible. Letting pieces overlap partially creates more depth in the design. 

STEP 3

Once you're happy with where you want each piece or the entire transfer to go, remove the pieces with the painter's tape. Remove the protective film from each piece one at a time, then apply the transfer, adhesive side down, where you want it. Try to apply it as straight and smoothly as possible to avoid creating bubbles. 

STEP 4

Use the stick provided to rub the transfer onto the piece of furniture. Hold the stick with its long edge upright at an angle of about 45 degrees against the back of the transfer. The friction and pressure from the stick will gradually transfer the image from the film onto the furniture. The principle is just like that of a temporary tattoo. 

The easiest way is to work slowly from left to right, or vice versa. Each time you finish a section, gently pull the backing film up to check whether the design has transferred properly. If not, lay the film back over the design and continue rubbing with the stick. This way, you gradually work your way to the right until the image has been completely transferred. 

And you're done...!