Background for Vinyl Lettering

Do Vinyl Lettering Decals Have a Background?

If you’ve ordered vinyl lettering or vinyl decals from the Lettering Designer, you may notice that they arrive without a background. This is completely normal — the design is cut from high-quality vinyl, leaving only the letters and graphics you’ve chosen. When applied, this creates a clean, professional finish that looks painted on.

Watch our short YouTube video to see how our vinyl graphics are supplied and what they look like when applied to a surface.

Want a Solid Background for Your Vinyl Lettering?

If you prefer your custom vinyl lettering to include a solid background colour, we can create this as part of a custom vinyl signage design. Our design team will prepare the background to match your exact size, colour, and layout requirements.

Please note: adding a background may incur a small extra charge to cover the additional material and design time.

How to Order Custom Vinyl Lettering with a Background

To request a custom background for your vinyl decal, please email us with:

• The size of the area you want to cover
• The text and details you’d like on the sign
• Any colour preferences for the background and lettering

We’ll get back to you with a proof and quote before production.

Tip: Most customers love the clean, cut-out look of vinyl lettering with no background — perfect for windows, vehicles, walls, and shopfronts. But if you’re after something bolder, a solid background can make your design stand out beautifully.