5 Ways to Use Custom Window Decals

A window is basically a free billboard nobody thinks to use. Storefront glass, a car window, even an apartment door — stick a decal on it and you've got free advertising, or just a personal touch, without installing anything extra. Here are five ways people actually put custom window decals to work, and what to think about before you order one.

Why Window Decals Work So Well

A window already sits at eye level and already gets looked at, which is the whole appeal. You're not installing a separate sign, just using space that's already there. The real decision is the vinyl: what works for a storefront window and what works for a car window aren't the same thing, since one has to survive weather and the other doesn't.

5 Ways to Use Custom Window Decals

1. Storefront branding and hours. A logo, store hours, an "open" sign on the front window — all doing the work of building recognition before anyone walks through the door.
2. Slap a decal on a car or van window and every errand turns into free advertising. Delivery and service businesses get the most out of this one.
3. Promotions and sales signage that's meant to come off. Something temporary and easy to swap out lets you push a seasonal sale without committing to a permanent sign.
4. House numbers, decorative designs, whatever personal touch you're after — window decals dress up a home or apartment without any permanent changes.
5. Privacy and frosted-glass effects. Frosted vinyl adds privacy to an office or bathroom window while still letting the light through.

Choosing the Right Decal for the Job

Not every decal is built the same way. A few things worth thinking through before you order:

• Indoor versus outdoor. Outdoor decals need to hold up against UV and weather; indoor ones have a lot more flexibility in material.
• Permanent or removable — decide up front whether you want something that lasts for years or something you can peel off cleanly once a promotion ends.
• Which side it goes on. Some decals are meant to be applied to the inside of the glass and read correctly from outside, which matters a lot for storefronts and vehicles.

Decide one thing before you order: whether the decal goes on the outside of the glass or the inside facing out. Inside-mount is protected from weather and from anyone picking at it, but the file has to be printed reversed. Tell us which you want and we'll set it up correctly.

Browse custom decals, or send us the window measurements and we'll tell you what size actually reads from the sidewalk.