Poly over vinyl decals

[Mossyoakglock]

I am building a set of cornhole boards for friend and I am using a vinyl decal instead of painting the design due to the intricacy of the design.

 

I am staining the boards as well. How is the best way to apply the decal and poly over it?

 

Option 1 - Stain, apply decal, poly

Option 2 - Stain, 1 coat of poly, apply decal, remaining coats of poly.

 

Never done a board with a decal so this is my first one.

[TimmyG]

I would use option 2

 

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[Mossyoakglock]

Thanks. Just curious, but why?

 

Does the poly make more of a solid contact surface vs the stained wood?

[muddkatt]

I would think that the stain would leave an oily residue that the decal would not adhere to. Option 2 should lock the oils below the poly. I might put 2 coats of poly before applying the decal to make sure.

[Mossyoakglock]

Makes sense. I plan on putting 4-5 coats minimum too.

[RyanbabZ71]

I have painted my boards (not stain) apply decal then poly. I have built about 15 sets this way

 

 

Ryan

[TimmyG]

I just like the idea of protection on the stain. In case your sticker doesnt go down right it should be easyer to remove.

 

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