A guide on how to apply Redesign By Prima Transfers to your Furniture.
How To Apply Redesign With Prima Transfers
Our 'Redesign with Prima' furniture transfers can be applied to many surfaces such as wood, walls, glass, mirrors and fabrics, along with many more surfaces, using our easy to follow instructions to create unique styles.
Always ensure you apply to a clean dry surface. If you are applying your furniture transfers to painted surfaces, allow at least 48 hours for your paint to fully cure before applying the transfer (remember you may need to wait longer if you are working in cold conditions as this may extend the drying times).
The transfer is made up of two parts, one is the matte release paper and the other is a transparent film containing the printed adhesive transfer image.
Always handle carefully when removing from packaging and placing on to the desired position the transfers are extremely thin and sticky and, once adhered, will be impossible to remove without tearing.
You can easily cut your designs into smaller manageable pieces using scissors, keep both parts, the film and backing paper together while you cut out your designs to size.
All transfers include a wooden application tool which you can use to rub down the design onto the surface. Although we recommend using our double ended Redesign with Prima Transfer Tool which is especially useful for our larger transfers.
- With the release paper still attached, experiment with where you want to place the transfers sections on your project
TOP TIP When working on furniture it is often very helpful to lay the furniture on its back so that the front is facing upwards and remember to check where your hardware will go, so that you don’t end up covering over a piece of the design you want on show when you replace handles etc.
- Carefully and gently pull back the release paper 1 to 2 inches from the top edge of the transfers. If working with a large design, you can use masking tape to secure the top released corners of the transfer to ensure that the transfer stays exactly in place. Then slowly and carefully remove the rest of the release paper and tape down the corner and edges every few inches of the transfer
TOP TIP It is best to use Low Tack Frog Tape rather than cheaper alternatives to eliminate pulling any paint off when applying transfers over painted surfaces.
3.Work from the top to the bottom of the transfers, rub off the design using the wooden stick provided or the Redesign Transfer Tool ensuring as you carefully pull away the transparent film that the transfer has fully released and none of the small details have been left behind on the film. If anything has been missed, lay the transfer back down and rub over the area again.
- Once the entire design has been transferred, make any touch ups desired and gently smooth down any bubbles or edges by rubbing gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
- Once you have finished applying your transfer, you will need to seal it. We recommend using one of our Frenchic Top Coats, Finishing Coat provides a soft sheen and Tuff Top Coat provides a matt finish. When using on glass and mirrors transfers do not require sealing.
Troubleshooting Furniture Transfer Application Problems
MISSING PIECES
Occasionally especially on exceptionally detailed furniture transfers, after applying, you might encounter slippage to tearing and find that you have a small area that is not complete. This can be corrected by finding an unused piece and patching it in. Another way of correcting an incomplete application, is to fill in the missing area by painting the missing part of the image in.
Air bubbles
If after application you notice little air bubbles in. your furniture transfer, first try gently pressing them down with your finger. For persistent air bubbles, prick with a pin and press down gently then give it a firm rub down with a sponge or soft cloth.
How to Remove a TransferIf you ever need to remove your transfer designs, gently remove with a fine sandpaper.. It may also help to soften the adhesive by use if a hair dryer or hot air gun used gently at a distance.
