Custom Decals for NYC Businesses & Commercial Spaces
From a two-inch logo on a glass door to a ten-foot lettering run across a storefront fascia — we produce custom vinyl decals in-house and install them across all five boroughs. Any size, any surface, any finish.
30+ Years
Family-owned since 1989
In-House Production
10,000 sq ft facility in New York
Professional Installation
All five boroughs + tri-state
COI on Request
Building management coordination
NYC's Custom Decal Shop — Design, Print & Cut In-House
Signs New York designs, prints, and precision-cuts custom vinyl decals for businesses across all five boroughs and the tri-state area — from single-piece logo decals for a glass door to multi-thousand-unit runs for fleet rollouts and product packaging.
Every decal is produced in-house at our 10,000 sq ft facility in New York. We print on premium vinyl substrates from 3M, Avery Dennison, and Oracal using UV and eco-solvent digital printers at resolutions up to 1440 dpi — then precision-cut on CNC plotters for razor-sharp die-cuts, contour cuts, and fine lettering. Lamination options include gloss, matte, satin, and specialty finishes for outdoor durability and scratch resistance.
Whether you need a one-off custom decal or a recurring production run with templates stored on file, we handle it — design, proof, production, and installation or shipping.
Full-Color Printing
UV & solvent digital up to 1440 dpi with CMYK + white ink
CNC Precision Cutting
Die-cut, contour, halo, and fine lettering on every vinyl type
PMS Color Matching
Brand-accurate colors across printed and solid vinyl decals
Rush Available
3–5 day standard. Same-week rush for time-sensitive projects.
Explore Our Custom Decals
What Are Custom Decals?
A custom decal is a design, image, or text printed onto or cut from adhesive-backed vinyl and applied to a smooth surface — glass, walls, vehicles, floors, metal, acrylic, or virtually any non-porous material. Unlike rigid signs, decals are thin, flexible, and conform to flat or gently curved surfaces, making them one of the most versatile branding and signage tools available.
Decals are produced in two ways: digitally printed (full-color images, photos, and complex artwork printed onto vinyl) or CAD-cut (individual letters, logos, and shapes cut from solid-color vinyl using CNC plotters). Most commercial decal projects combine both methods — printed panels alongside cut vinyl lettering.
They come in every size, shape, and finish: from a 2-inch logo for a laptop lid to a 10-foot vinyl lettering run across a storefront fascia. Available in permanent, removable, or repositionable adhesives depending on whether the application is long-term or temporary.
Decal vs. Sticker
Often used interchangeably. In the sign industry, "decal" typically refers to larger, surface-applied graphics for branding and signage. "Sticker" refers to smaller, portable items for packaging, giveaways, and products. See our custom stickers page.
Decal vs. Sign
A decal is applied directly to a surface. A sign is a separate physical object mounted to a wall, post, or structure. Decals are thinner, lighter, and less expensive, but don't have the dimensional impact of a built sign.
Printed vs. Cut Vinyl
Printed decals use digital printers to reproduce any image or design in full color. Cut vinyl uses CNC plotters to cut letters and shapes from solid-color vinyl — no printing involved. Each method has distinct advantages.
Permanent vs. Removable
Permanent adhesive bonds fully within 72 hours and is designed for years of use. Removable adhesive peels off cleanly — ideal for rental spaces, seasonal graphics, and temporary promotions.
Every Type of Custom Decal — One Shop, All In-House
We produce a full range of custom decals. Click through to explore each category in detail.
Wall Decals
Vinyl lettering, logo decals, and printed graphics for office walls, lobbies, hallways, and commercial interiors.
- Logos
- Lettering
- Quotes
- Step & Repeat
Window Decals
Clear, opaque, perforated, and die-cut vinyl for storefronts, glass doors, and office partitions.
- Clear
- Opaque
- Perforated
- Lettering
Floor Graphics
- Anti-slip
- Indoor/outdoor
- Wayfinding
Transfer Decals
Die-cut vinyl logos and lettering pre-masked with transfer tape for one-piece application on glass, walls, and vehicles.
- Logos
- Lettering
- Transfer tape
Gold Leaf Vinyl Lettering
Premium metallic vinyl with a genuine gold-leaf appearance for luxury branding, storefronts, and executive office glass.
- Gold
- Metallic
- Premium
Silver Leaf Vinyl Lettering
Chrome and brushed-silver metallic vinyl for modern, sophisticated lettering and logo applications.
- Silver
- Chrome
- Brushed
Holographic Decals
Color-shifting holographic vinyl that catches light from every angle. Eye-catching for retail, events, and brand activations.
- Rainbow shift
- Attention-grabbing
Glitter Decals
Sparkle-finish vinyl with embedded glitter particles for festive, glamorous, and high-visibility decal applications.
- Sparkle
- Textured
- Festive
Commercial-Grade Decals We Produce Every Day
These are the foundational decal products we produce in-house for commercial and business applications.
Business Names · Hours · Phone · Taglines
Vinyl Lettering
Individual letters and numbers cut from solid-color vinyl. No background — just clean type applied directly to glass, walls, or any smooth surface. The most common decal for business identification and storefront signage.
- Cut CNC die-cut, weeded, transfer taped
- Colors Hundreds of stock + PMS match
- Life 7+ years outdoor
- Sizes ½" to 36"+ letter height
Logos · Photos · Complex Artwork
Printed Full-Color Decals
Any image, illustration, or photo digitally printed on vinyl. Contour-cut to shape, poster-cut as a rectangle, or halo-cut with a border. Full CMYK + white ink with optional lamination for UV and scratch resistance.
- Print UV or eco-solvent, up to 1440 dpi
- Cut Contour, poster, halo, custom
- Lamination Gloss, matte, satin, anti-scratch
- Max width 54" (tiled for larger)
Logos · Hours · Subtle Branding
Clear Vinyl Decals
Transparent vinyl that’s fully clear wherever not printed. Your design appears to float on the surface with no visible background. Ideal for glass applications where you want branding without blocking the view or light.
- Transparency Full — unprinted areas invisible
- Application Inside or outside glass
- Best for Glass doors, storefronts, partitions
- Life 3–5 years outdoor
Night Visibility · Safety · Vehicles
Reflective Decals
Vinyl with retroreflective properties that lights up when struck by headlights or flashlights. Used for vehicle identification, safety markings, DOT compliance decals, and equipment labels that need to be visible at night.
- Reflectivity Engineer-grade or high-intensity
- Compliance DOT, OSHA, MUTCD rated options
- Best for Vehicles, equipment, safety signs
- Life 7–10 years outdoor
Equipment · OSHA · Regulatory · Property
Safety & Compliance Decals
Warning labels, safety instructions, OSHA-compliant markings, equipment identification, and regulatory decals for machinery, buildings, and work sites. Durable vinyl rated for industrial environments.
- Standards OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA compatible
- Material High-performance calendered or cast
- Adhesive Permanent, high-tack for rough surfaces
- Life 5–7 years outdoor
QR Codes · Asset Tags · Identification
Informational & Utility Decals
Wi-Fi passwords, payment method icons, QR codes linking to menus or reviews, asset tags, serial number labels, and any informational graphic that needs to be applied to a surface rather than mounted as a sign.
- Print Full-color with fine detail / barcodes
- Sizes As small as 1" × 1"
- Adhesive Permanent or removable
- Material White, clear, or metallic vinyl
Die-Cut, Contour, Halo — How Your Decal Gets Its Shape
The way a decal is cut determines how it looks, how it’s applied, and what it costs. Here’s the taxonomy.
Die-Cut
Cut to the exact perimeter of your design. No background, no border. The decal is the shape of the artwork itself. The cleanest, most premium look.
Contour Cut
Cut around the artwork with a small clear border (⅛"–½"). Slightly easier to handle than true die-cut while still following the design shape.
Halo Cut
Cut to a standard shape (rectangle, circle) with a visible margin of material around the graphic. Clean presentation, simpler production.
Straight / Poster Cu
Cut as a standard rectangle with no shaping. The simplest and most economical cut — best for window panels, banners, and rectangular graphics.
Kiss-Cut
Blade cuts through the vinyl but not the backing paper. Used for sticker sheets where multiple decals peel individually from a single sheet
From Glass Doors to Fleet Vehicles — Surfaces We Decal
Custom decals work on virtually any smooth, non-porous surface.
Glass
Storefronts, doors, partitions, transoms
Painted Walls
Drywall, plaster, cinder block (smooth)
Vehicles
Cars, vans, trucks, buses, trailers
Metal
Aluminum, stainless, elevator doors, panels
Floors
Tile, vinyl, sealed concrete, laminate
Acrylic & PVC
Sign panels, displays, enclosures, kiosks
Equipment
Machinery, tools, electronics, appliances
Furniture
Desks, counters, podiums, display cases
Custom Decals We've Produced & Installed Across NYC
Custom decals we’ve designed, produced, and installed across New York City.
Reception & Lobby Logo Walls
Die-cut logo decals sized to your wall, PMS color matched, often paired with dimensional letters.
Mission & Values Walls
Die-cut vinyl lettering in your brand font, laid out with intentional spacing and typographic hierarchy.
Conference Room Branding
Room names, department identifiers, and themed graphics applied to drywall or glass partitions.
Timeline & History Walls
Chronological graphics with milestone dates, photos, and brand evolution across a feature wall.
Motivational & Quote Decals
Bold, large-scale typography for gyms, co-working spaces, schools, and break rooms.
Wayfinding & Directional
Floor numbers, department labels, and directional arrows applied directly to walls — no mounting hardware needed.
Industries That Run on Custom Vinyl Decals
We produce decals for businesses across every sector in New York City.
Storefront lettering, hours, promo graphics, menu boards, window branding, payment method icons.
Corporate & Office
Lobby logos, glass door branding, conference room IDs, wall statements, wayfinding decals.
Equipment ID, safety/compliance markings, vehicle lettering, hard hat decals, tool tagging.
"For Lease" decals, building directories, lobby branding, unit identification, amenity labeling.
Exam room labels, wayfinding, safety decals, equipment ID, ADA-adjacent informational graphics.
Vehicle lettering, DOT numbers, logo graphics, reflective safety markings, fleet ID systems.
Events & Trade Shows
Booth graphics, floor directionals, temporary wall branding, sponsor logos, registration signage.
Mascot graphics, hallway decals, cafeteria menus, motivational quotes, donor recognition walls.
Vinyl, Lamination & Adhesive Options
We work with premium vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, Oracal, and Orafol — matched to your application.
| VINYL TYPE | BEST FOR | BRANDS | OUTDOOR LIFE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Vinyl | Long-term logos, vehicle graphics, curved surfaces. Thinnest, most conformable. | 3M IJ-180, Avery MPI 1105, Oracal 951 | 7–12 years |
| Calendered Vinyl | Flat walls, windows, signs, standard decals. The workhorse for most commercial projects. | Oracal 651, Avery MPI 3000, 3M SC-480 | 3–5 years |
| Clear Vinyl | Window logos, hours, see-through graphics where background must stay transparent. | 3M IJ-40C, Avery MPI 1060 | 3–5 years |
| Reflective Vinyl | Night-visibility decals, vehicle markings, DOT compliance, safety signage. | 3M 680, Avery V4000, Orafol 5500 | 7–10 years |
| Metallic Vinyl | Gold leaf, silver leaf, chrome, and brushed-metal effects for premium lettering. | Oracal 351, 3M Scotchcal 7755 | 5–7 years |
| Specialty Vinyl | Holographic, glitter, fluorescent, frosted, and textured finishes for eye-catching effects. | Various — project-specific sourcing | 3–5 years |
- Gloss — high-shine surface that enhances color vibrancy. Standard for vehicle graphics and outdoor decals.
- Matte — non-reflective, modern finish that reduces glare. Popular for interior wall decals and corporate branding.
- Satin — halfway between gloss and matte. Subtle sheen without harsh reflection.
- UV Overlaminate — clear protective layer that extends outdoor life by 1–3 years and adds scratch resistance.
- Anti-Graffiti — specialty laminate that allows graffiti, paint, and marker to be wiped off without damaging the graphic.
- Permanent — bonds fully within 72 hours. Designed for years of use. Standard for most commercial signage and branding.
- Removable — peels off cleanly without residue on properly cured surfaces. Ideal for rentals, seasonal promos, and temporary displays.
- Repositionable — can be lifted and re-applied during installation for precise alignment. Builds permanent bond over time.
- High-Tack — extra-strong adhesive for rough, textured, or challenging surfaces like brick, stucco, and industrial equipment.
- Air-Egress — micro-channeled adhesive (e.g., 3M IJ-35C, MACtac B-Free) that allows trapped air to escape during dry application.
From Design File to Finished Decal
01
Consult
Share your design files, surface photos, dimensions, and brand guidelines. Or describe what you need — we'll design it.
02
Proof
Digital proof showing your decal at scale with exact colors, sizing, and cut type. You approve before production begins.
03
Produce
Printed or cut in-house at our New York facility. Laminated, weeded, transfer-taped, and inspected.
04
Deliver
Professional installation on-site, local pickup at our shop, or packed flat/rolled and shipped nationwide.
05
Support
Removal, replacements, reorders. Design templates stored on file for fast reprints and recurring orders.
Fast Production, Local Install, Nationwide Shipping
Whether you need one decal or a thousand, we make the process fast and straightforward.
3–5
Day Standard Turnaround
From proof approval to production complete. Most single-design orders ship or install within a week.
24hr
Rush Available
Same-week and next-day production for time-sensitive projects. Contact us for rush scheduling and pricing.
Nationwide Shipping
Decals packed flat or rolled and shipped via UPS or freight anywhere in the continental U.S.
Local Pickup & Install
Pick up at our New York facility or schedule professional on-site installation across all five boroughs.
Pair Your Decals With These Products
Custom decals are often part of a larger branding, signage, or graphics project.
Custom Stickers
Die-cut stickers, kiss-cut sheets, roll labels, and promotional stickers for packaging and giveaways.
Frosted and etched vinyl for privacy on glass partitions, doors, and storefront windows.
Full and partial wraps, fleet graphics, and vehicle lettering for mobile branding.
Storefront Signs
Channel letters, awnings, blade signs, and exterior signage for your building.
Let's Create Your Custom Decals
Send us your design files, surface photos, and project details — we’ll provide a proof and quote within one business day.
35+
Years in NYC signage
3–5
Day turnaround
100%
In-house production
COI
Provided on request
- Call: 718-453-8300
- Email: sales@signsny.com
Request a Custom Decal Quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom decals are designs, images, or text printed onto or cut from adhesive-backed vinyl and applied to smooth surfaces — glass, walls, vehicles, floors, metal, and more. They’re used for branding, signage, identification, compliance, and decoration. They come in every size from 1-inch asset tags to 10-foot storefront lettering runs.
The terms overlap, but in the sign industry, “decal” typically refers to larger, surface-applied graphics for branding and signage (vinyl lettering on a door, a logo on a wall). “Sticker” refers to smaller, portable items like die-cut logo stickers, product labels, and promotional giveaways. We produce both — see our custom stickers page for die-cut stickers, labels, and sheets.
Die-cut means the vinyl is cut to the exact perimeter of your design with no extra material. Contour cut follows the design shape but leaves a small clear border (⅛”–½”) around the artwork. Die-cut looks cleaner; contour cut is slightly easier to handle during application. Both are CNC-cut for precision.
Yes. We match PMS (Pantone), CMYK, and hex color values. For cut vinyl, we stock hundreds of standard colors from 3M, Avery, and Oracal and can source custom PMS-matched film. For printed decals, we calibrate our digital printers to reproduce your brand colors accurately on the specific vinyl substrate and finish.
It depends on the vinyl type and environment. Cast vinyl: 7–12 years outdoors. Calendered vinyl: 3–5 years outdoors. Reflective vinyl: 7–10 years. Interior decals on walls or glass: 5–10+ years. Adding UV overlaminate extends outdoor life by 1–3 years. We recommend the right material and lamination based on your expected lifespan and conditions.
Yes. All vinyl decals we produce are waterproof and designed to withstand rain, washing, and moisture when properly applied to clean, smooth surfaces. Laminated decals offer additional protection against prolonged water exposure, chemicals, and abrasion.
We work with premium vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, Oracal, and Orafol. Specific products include 3M IJ-180 (cast wrap vinyl), Oracal 651 (standard cut vinyl), 3M 680 (reflective), and project-specific specialty films. We select the right material for each application based on surface, durability requirements, and finish.
Yes. Our installation team works across all five boroughs and the tri-state area. We coordinate with building management, provide Certificates of Insurance, and schedule installs around your business hours — including after-hours and weekends. For smaller decals, we also provide detailed application instructions if you prefer to install yourself.
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days from proof approval. Rush and same-week production are available for time-sensitive projects like grand openings, fleet launches, and events. Recurring orders with templates on file are faster since we already have your design and specifications ready to go.
Yes. Decals are packed flat or rolled in protective tubes and shipped via UPS or freight anywhere in the continental U.S.. For NYC-area orders, we offer local delivery and professional on-site installation. For clients outside our installation range, we can provide application instructions or connect you with a local installer.
Yes. We offer wholesale pricing for sign companies, print shops, branding agencies, and trade professionals. We also provide installation-only services for graphics you’ve already printed. Email with your project details for trade pricing.