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Compliance Decal Installation Kit - Transfer Tape + Felt-Edge Applicator
Choose one of three fixed decal-installation bundles. Every tier shows the exact professional application-tape width and length, the supplied felt-edge installation applicator, and the additional preparation tools included before checkout.
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$24.99 CAD
VINYL RATING
Outdoor vinyl
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Canada-wide
●MADE IN NIAGARA
Pictured: Compliance Decal Installation Kit - Transfer Tape + Felt-Edge Applicator.
3 outcome-based kits
$24.99-$64.99
Complete is Most Popular
Packed in Niagara
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Gallery images show the professional application tape and felt-edge installation applicator. Each tier states the exact supplied dimensions and tools.
A finished premasked decal normally needs the applicator, not another tape layer. Professional application tape is for unmasked cut vinyl or remasking.
Three fixed installation bundles
Compliance Decal Installation Kit - Transfer Tape + Felt-Edge Applicator
Choose Essential, Complete or Contractor. Complete is selected by default; every option is a stocked kit with exact included contents.
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12 in x 10 ft professional application tape + one 4 in felt-edge applicator + prep wipes + printed guide
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$39.99each
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Product details
Choose one of three fixed decal-installation bundles. Every tier shows the exact professional application-tape width and length, the supplied felt-edge installation applicator, and the additional preparation tools included before checkout.
Choose the bundle that matches your work
- Essential Install Kit - $24.99: 5 in x 10 ft (12.7 cm x 3.05 m) professional application tape, one 4 in (10 cm) felt-edge installation applicator, and a printed installation guide. Best for common 2-4 in lettering and smaller cut-vinyl graphics.
- Complete Install Kit - $39.99: 12 in x 10 ft (30.5 cm x 3.05 m) professional application tape, one 4 in felt-edge installation applicator, surface-preparation wipes, and a printed installation guide. This is the most popular choice for wider graphics and a complete single-job setup.
- Contractor Install Kit - $64.99: 12 in x 25 ft (30.5 cm x 7.62 m) professional application tape, two 4 in felt-edge installation applicators, surface-preparation wipes, a measuring tape, and a printed installation guide. Best for repeat work, fleets, and multiple wide graphics.
When application tape is needed
Professional application tape holds unmasked cut-vinyl lettering together while it moves from the release liner to the installation surface. A finished decal that already arrives premasked normally needs the felt-edge installation applicator, not a second layer of tape. Printed stickers and labels generally do not use application tape.
Dry application method
- Confirm that the decal film, adhesive and surface are suitable for dry application. Follow the instructions supplied with the decal when they differ.
- Clean and dry the smooth application area using a method approved for that substrate. Use the supplied surface-preparation wipes only on compatible surfaces. Measure the position and hold the graphic with a low-tack tape hinge.
- Peel the release liner away from the graphic construction rather than pulling the graphic away from its liner.
- Press with firm, short, overlapping strokes from the centre toward an edge, continuing past the graphic edge.
- Peel the carrier tape back on itself at a low angle, close to 180 degrees. If vinyl lifts, lower the carrier and press the area again.
- Press every edge again after carrier removal. A tiny persistent air pocket can be released at one edge with a pin; do not use a razor or knife.
Fit and limits
The applicator is intended for smooth, clean, stable surfaces and pressure-sensitive vinyl graphics. Painted surfaces should be fully cured. Temperature, wet-versus-dry method and post-install wait time depend on the film, adhesive and substrate; this kit does not replace the instructions supplied with the graphic.
Use it across the compliance catalog
The Essential bundle fits common operator ID and fleet lettering, boat registration numbers and UTV ID decals. Choose Complete for wider one-off graphics and Contractor for repeat work. Measure the finished graphic and confirm whether it is already premasked before choosing a tier.
- Three real order tiers with exact contents and prices shown before checkout.
- Complete is the most popular tier for a wider one-off decal installation.
- Essential includes 5 in x 10 ft; Contractor includes 12 in x 25 ft and two applicators.
- No custom text, artwork upload or proof approval is required.
- Documented dry-application guidance; follow the instructions supplied with the decal when they differ.
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Documented application guidance
Decal application method snapshot
| Decision or step | Application guidance | Procedure basis |
|---|---|---|
| Surface preparation | Use a cleaning method compatible with the substrate and let the surface dry fully. Supplied preparation wipes are included in Complete and Contractor. | Documented dry-application preparation |
| Application-tape coverage | Choose professional application tape wide enough to cover the complete face of an unmasked cut-vinyl graphic. | Hand premasking procedure |
| Positioning | Measure the placement before removing the liner. Contractor includes a measuring tape for repeat layouts. | Dry-application positioning procedure |
| Applicator direction | Use the felt-edge installation applicator with firm, short, overlapping strokes from the centre toward an edge. | Dry-application procedure |
| Carrier removal | Peel the application tape back on itself at a low angle, close to 180 degrees, then press the graphic edges again. | Carrier-removal procedure |
Last verified Jul 17, 2026 against Documented dry-application procedures.
Installation questions
Which decal installation kit should I choose?
Choose Essential for common 2-4 inch lettering and smaller graphics, Complete for wider graphics and the added surface-preparation supplies, or Contractor for repeat work that needs 25 feet of 12-inch tape, two applicators and a measuring tape.
Why is the Complete Install Kit the most popular?
It combines 12-inch-wide professional application tape with a felt-edge installation applicator, surface-preparation wipes and the printed guide. It covers a wider range of one-off decal jobs without moving to the 25-foot Contractor quantity.
Do I need application tape if my decal arrives premasked?
Normally, no. A premasked cut-vinyl decal already has carrier tape over the graphic. Use the felt-edge installation applicator for pressure, and use spare application tape only for unmasked cut vinyl, damaged carrier or remasking.
Should I choose 5-inch or 12-inch application tape?
Choose tape wide enough to cover the full graphic face. The 5-inch Essential tier fits common 2-4 inch lettering and smaller graphics. Choose a 12-inch tier when the full layout will not fit under a 5-inch width.
Should I install a vinyl decal wet or dry?
There is no universal method. Wet-versus-dry application depends on the film, adhesive, substrate and supplied instructions. This kit supports dry installation; use a wet method only when the graphic instructions allow it.
What should I do if a small air bubble remains?
First re-squeegee toward the nearest edge. For a tiny persistent pocket, release air at one edge with a pin and press it flat. Do not use a razor blade or knife to puncture the film.
Compare the three installation kits
| Application set | Exact contents | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Install Kit | 5 in x 10 ft professional application tape plus one 4 in felt-edge installation applicator plus printed installation guide | Common 2-4 in lettering and smaller cut-vinyl graphics. |
| Complete Install Kit | 12 in x 10 ft professional application tape plus one 4 in felt-edge installation applicator plus surface-preparation wipes plus printed installation guide | Most popular complete setup for wider one-off graphics. |
| Contractor Install Kit | 12 in x 25 ft professional application tape plus two 4 in felt-edge installation applicators plus surface-preparation wipes plus measuring tape plus printed installation guide | Repeat work, fleets and multiple wide-format graphics. |
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