Decoration Paper Pasting Tips: Making It Stick Firmly on Different Textured Surfaces

How can decoration paper be firmly adhered to surfaces with different textures?

• Smooth Surfaces: Decoration paper can adhere well to smooth surfaces, such as MDF, glass, metal, and finely crafted wood. Because these surfaces are flat, the adhesive and the paper can be fully attached, and the adhesion is very firm. As long as the surface is clean and dry, the possibility of blistering or peeling of the decoration paper on the smooth surface is not high. Generally, standard water-based or solvent-based adhesives work well on smooth surfaces.
• Surfaces with Shallow Texture: Decoration paper can adhere well on surfaces with shallow texture, such as slightly sanded wood or plastic with a subtle texture pattern. Although the texture may prevent the paper from fully contacting the surface, if the right adhesive is used, it can also adhere well. If the texture is not handled properly, small air bubbles may appear, and the bubbles will become more obvious over time. At this time, it may be necessary to use a stronger adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive, and roll or scrape the paper during the application to remove the air bubbles.
• Surfaces with Obvious Texture: Decoration paper adheres moderately well on surfaces with obvious texture, such as rough wood. The uneven surface will cause gaps between the paper and the underlying material, resulting in weak adhesion. On these surfaces, the decoration paper is more likely to blister, peel, or not adhere completely. A thicker or more viscous adhesive can be used, and if the surface is rough, it can be sanded to improve the adhesion. Therefore, proper surface treatment is very important to ensure the long-term adhesion of the decoration paper.
• Decorative paper will stick well to painted or coated surfaces if the paint is smooth and clean. However, glossy paint or oil-based paint may make it less sticky. A surface that is too smooth will affect the proper adhesion and the paper will peel more easily. You can lightly sand the surface to make it stick better, or use an adhesive primer. Applying pressure-sensitive adhesive or a stronger glue to a smooth surface will also help it stick better.