Window and wall decals are printed or cut vinyl graphics applied to glass or walls. Businesses use them for:

• Store names, logos, hours and contact details on windows and doors
• Seasonal sales and promotions
• Privacy for offices, clinics and salons
• Safety markings on glass doors and walls
• Wall murals and feature walls in restaurants, offices and at events

Unlike paint, most vinyl can be removed when your branding or lease changes.

The best choice depends on whether you need visibility, privacy or a short-term message:

• Die-cut lettering: logos, hours and phone numbers with clear glass around them.
• Perforated film: a full-color image outside while you can still see out.
• Frosted or privacy film: an etched-glass look that lets light in and blocks views.
• Opaque decals: solid color that blocks the view completely.
• Clear clings: adhesive-free, reusable signs for promotions.

Send us a photo of your storefront and we’ll suggest the right mix.

Window and wall graphics are quoted individually, based mainly on total square footage, the type of film (cut lettering, printed, perforated, frosted or clings), any design work, the number of windows or walls, and access, such as ladders or high transoms. Removing old graphics adds time. Small door lettering costs far less than a full storefront or a large mural. Send us measurements or photos and your artwork for a free, no-obligation quote. Request a free quote.

Sometimes, so check with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) before ordering large signs. DOB says signs smaller than 6 square feet that aren’t illuminated don’t need a sign permit, while larger or illuminated signs generally do, and every sign must meet zoning rules (DOB sign permits). On a landmark building or in a historic district, signage, including vinyl on storefront glass, generally needs Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Your lease may also require landlord consent. Unless your quote says otherwise, permits are the customer’s responsibility.

Our installers apply decals on site: they clean the surface thoroughly, usually with isopropyl alcohol, position the graphic using alignment marks, then squeegee it down from the center out to remove air. Perforated film on glass is edge-sealed so it holds up to weather and window cleaning. We install at businesses across NYC, New Jersey and Connecticut and agree the installation time with you, so tell us your business hours when you book.

Yes, with some planning. Most adhesive window films need the glass and air to be at least about 50°F during installation, because cold adhesive doesn’t bond properly. In a New York winter we can schedule exterior work for a milder day or, where the film allows it, apply graphics to the inside of heated storefront glass. Static clings and indoor wall graphics can go up year-round. Book seasonal promotions a little early so the weather doesn’t delay your launch.

Yes, in most cases. Fresh paint needs time to cure first: Avery Dennison advises waiting at least 5 days after the final coat, and the paint maker’s cure time may be longer. Uncured paint can make vinyl lift or bubble, or come off with the graphic later. Some paints and textures don’t hold adhesive well, so we may test first. For brick and concrete block we use a special vinyl that follows the contours. See our brick wall graphics.

From a few months to several years, depending on the film and where it’s installed:

• Die-cut lettering in cast vinyl: often 5 to 8 years outdoors
• Perforated window film: about 1 to 3 years
• Indoor wall graphics: 1 to 2 years for short-term films, 5 years or more for long-term films
• Static clings: best for short-term indoor use

Graphics inside the glass outlast those outside. Full-coverage window, wall and door installs include our one-year installation warranty; die-cut decals and lettering don’t (see our Terms).

Correctly installed and removed vinyl leaves glass as good as new, with two cautions. Dark or opaque film on glass in strong sun can heat it unevenly and crack it, and glass size, thickness and tint affect the risk, so we check your glass before recommending a film. On walls, well-bonded, fully cured paint holds up, but weak or poorly bonded paint can peel when the vinyl is removed. If you rent your space, ask us about removable adhesives.

We soften the adhesive with heat, peel the vinyl slowly at a low angle, then clean off any leftover adhesive with a suitable remover and glass cleaner. On glass, removal is usually clean. Removable wall films come off best within their rated life, and older graphics take more work. We recommend professional removal before a lease ends or a rebrand, and we can come back to take down graphics we installed. See our removable wall decals.

Adhesive vinyl decals can’t be reused: once peeled off, they stretch and lose their adhesive. Static clings are the exception. They hold to smooth glass without glue, so you can take them down, store them on their backing and put them up again many times. That makes them a good fit for recurring sales, daily specials and seasonal messages that come back every year.

Yes. We regularly install graphics that clients receive from corporate headquarters or buy from online printers, including window decals, wall murals and floor graphics. Send us photos of the space and the graphics, plus their size and material if you know them, and we’ll quote the installation. If a product won’t perform well on your surface, we’ll tell you before it goes up. Learn more about our vinyl graphics installation service.