This tutorial will show you how to cut vinyl using cricut design space which is the cricut design software used for all newer cricut models cricut explore explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker if you have an older cricut machine that uses cricut craft room the software looks different from design space but the basics are the same.
What is the use for cut vinyl.
Get the vinyl planks under the doorjambs as this provides an even fit of your flooring.
You can also use tin snips to make crosscuts.
Make crosscuts on vinyl siding using a circular saw but you should install a vinyl cutting blade to minimize chip out.
Don t worry about cutting all the way through the plank.
Use tin snips or a rotary tool to make curved cuts.
Vinyl decals have been around a long time most commonly used in advertising.
I personally use a silhouette cameo 3 and love it but you can cut craft vinyl with great results with lots of different machines.
Vinyl lettering includes lettering numbering or shapes that are individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored 2 mil vinyl and then pre spaced and placed onto pre masked transfer tape the number of transfer tape sheets used will depend on the size of your vinyl lettering and amount of colors used.
Vinyl siding is made of thick durable plastic that resists deterioration and repels moisture.
You should apply a moderate amount of pressure to cut roughly halfway through your vinyl plank.
Weeding is the process of taking out any excess or unnecessary material from your cut vinyl.
You will then need to weed this cut vinyl using weeding tools.
Using the framing square to guide your blade begin cutting along the marked line at a 45 degree angle.
Beginning from the center of the room and outward use chalk to record where you will lay out the peel and stick tiles.
You can cut and nail the trim to the wall.
With the increased popularity of vinyl being used for decorating purposes there is much confusion on the difference between printed vinyl decals and cut vinyl decals.
Use a pull bar or a tapping block if the fit is hard to reach.
If you cannot get under the doorjambs you can use an electric handsaw to cut a small groove.
Use chalk to mark the layout lines.
This vinyl cutting machine will cut out the image that you have made on the piece of sheet or vinyl using its blades.
Use a utility knife to cut halfway through your vinyl plank.
However like other plastic materials vinyl siding can develop burred edges or cracks if cut with the wrong tools.
While measuring the layout lines mark them in chalk to use as a guideline when you cut and adhere the tiles.