How To Use Whispering Windows Decals?
We recommend using several images per window as shown in our photos. Observe where most of your window hits are and group the decals in that area. On the window shown birds rarely hit the bottom third of the window so we placed the decals on the upper two-thirds. They can be placed on the inside or outside of the window. Some people think they show up better on the outside and that may be true certain times of day. Other times of day it doesn’t make any difference. But we have always had good luck using them on the inside and usually recommend trying this first for several reasons:
To apply, simply peel the clear film from the white backing material by inserting a fingernail between the film and the backing at a corner. When the side of the decal that is against the stiff white backing material is placed against the window pane they are easily removable and reusable. That is the clear film side. If placed the other way it is the ink side against the window and over time the ink might stick to the window and ruin the decal. (If this happens the ink can easily be removed from the window with a razor blade.) The decal sticks on the window by static cling. For a neater look the clear plastic can be trimmed around the image with a pair of scissors. If over time they lose the ability to “cling” it can be restored by rinsing in warm water and drying. When taken care of the decals can be used a number of years.
- Decals show up as well on the inside as on the outside most times of day. (All of our advertising photos are un-retouched and taken with them on the inside). But on the inside they stay clean, last longer and remain effective longer.
- Since most people wash the outside of the windows more often than the inside they don’t have to move the decals as often if they are on the inside. Less hassle means using them longer which, in the long run, means more birds saved.
- Many windows can’t be reached conveniently from the outside, but can be reached safely from the inside. It is up to you and the location of your windows which side you use them on. One word of caution: Do not place any decal on the outside of a window that has a reflective coating nor any window where there is excessive heat buildup.
To apply, simply peel the clear film from the white backing material by inserting a fingernail between the film and the backing at a corner. When the side of the decal that is against the stiff white backing material is placed against the window pane they are easily removable and reusable. That is the clear film side. If placed the other way it is the ink side against the window and over time the ink might stick to the window and ruin the decal. (If this happens the ink can easily be removed from the window with a razor blade.) The decal sticks on the window by static cling. For a neater look the clear plastic can be trimmed around the image with a pair of scissors. If over time they lose the ability to “cling” it can be restored by rinsing in warm water and drying. When taken care of the decals can be used a number of years.