When installing architectural vinyl wrap, a butt join or butt row is used when the surface area exceeds the width of a single sheet. Instead of overlapping the material, the two sections are carefully aligned so their edges meet precisely. This results in a smooth, continuous finish with no visible step or overlap.
How to apply architectural vinyl with a butt join:
- Prepare two vinyl sheets by cutting a long strip into the backing paper.
- Remove the larger piece of backing paper from the vinyl.
- Apply the first sheet of vinyl to the prepared one with the remaining paper backing facing the centre.
- Apply the second sheet of vinyl to the surface with the paper backing overlapping the paper backing on the first sheet.
- Snap the blade on your craft knife to ensure that you are using a sharp edge. Using your ruler and a craft knife, cut through both sheets of vinyl. Cut at a 90 degree angle while pressing hard.
- Remove the excess film and paper backing.
- Ensure that the edges of the film closest to you are together.
- Use the plastic side of a wrapping squeegee to push the vinyl flat.
- Steer the squeegee towards the lifted vinyl for the best result.
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