Tools Needed: Masking tape, exacto-knife, scissors, and a soft plastic (credit card or ruler). Clean & Dry: Make sure the surface is clean and free of dust or cleaning residue. First wipe down with a damp cloth, and allow to dry completely. Any moisture or residue on the surface may prevent your decal from sticking. Set-Up: Wall decals are for one-time use only, so take your time choosing the perfect spot. First tape the unpeeled design to the surface with masking tape, step back and have a good look. You can’t change your mind once it’s up on the wall. Make a Hinge: Once you position your decal on your wall, run a long strip of masking tape along the middle of the decal and stick it onto the wall. This will make a hinge in the middle of the decal. Take Off the Backing Paper: Fold the decal in half (at the hinge) and peel away the backing paper from the top of the decal. Cut the backing paper at the hinge (with scissors or an exacto-knife) and slowly smooth out the decal onto the wall with your hand, starting from the hinge. Do It Again: Once the top portion of the wall decal is on, do the same thing for the bottom portion (below the hindge). Slowly remove the tape hinge and carefully remove the backing paper from the bottom. Starting from the middle of the decal, use your hand to spread out the rest of the graphics onto the wall. Apply Pressure: Using a flat edged surface, like a masking tape roll, squeegee or credit card, rub against the wall decal a few times just to make sure your decal is 100% attached, flat and bubble free. Once you are satisfied with the flatness, slowly peel off the transfer paper at 45 degrees or less, corner to corner. If some of the graphic remain stuck to the transfer paper, just stop & give it a quick scratch to secure it to the wall before peeling again, Be Happy: Be Happy! Discard the tape, take a step back and admire your work. Aligning Decals Some larger decals are made in multiple pieces for easier handling and installations. Decals with multiple pieces will have dotted lines to indicate where the pieces have to be cut around with scissors. Once you cut around the pieces, take them and roughly align them together on the wall. Tape the pieces onto the wall with masking tape so they stay on. Change the position if needed. Once you are satisfied with the position of the decal, align the aligning pieces together as best as you can and install the decal (Please note that vinyl should overlap slightly). For Easier Alignment: When aligning a larger piece, cut out the aligning pieces from the main piece and align them individually.