Frequently asked questions:

What is the difference between die-cuts/decals and regular stickers?

"Die-cut's", sometimes referred to as decals, are often confused with the term sticker. Die cut decals are cut from a roll of vinyl using special precision plotter equipment.Your design is cut and the excess vinyl is peeled away leaving negative space between your design. This gives a clean-cut image and a more professional finished product. A sticky layer of application tape is then pressed onto the decal, which is used to assist in applying the decal. A sticker refers to an opaque piece of vinyl with ink printed onto the surface. Large printers, called plotters are typically used for this and able to produce many colors in a design.

How do you determine my quote?

A quote is based on a number of factors. Firstly, size and quantity, with material choice being secondary, since some vinyl's are higher cost (metallic chromes). Next, if your design requires any re-work (not a vector) or is being made from scratch (custom) this is somewhat worked into the price of your order.

How many colors can I use for my decal?

The maximum amount of colors per designs is typically 1. This is due to each sticker being individually cut out of the vinyl. Is is possible to use more than one color of vinyl, although only recommended for larger decals, or important decals where colours are a must. More vinyl, means a bit pricier as well.

What is your minimum quantity?

BetaCuts has no minimum order. We take pride in offering boutique service, where it is important for every customer to walk away happy. Whether it's 1 custom decal or 1000.

What colors are available?

Available colors on hand are listed to the right side of the page. BetaCuts is also able to source brands such as Mac-tac, Avery and Oracal.

How large can my decal be?

BetaCuts can typically make decals from the largest dimension of 23" high and almost any length, as vinyl comes on rolls. Keep in mind, the larger your decal, the higher the cost.

What files types are needed to have my design made into a sticker?

The file must be in vector format, which is scalable to any size. These are typically in .AI, .EPS, .CDR and other vector formats. If your design is a font, all that we need is the font file. If all you have is a .jpg or .GIF, we will have to re-create the graphic into a vector. This can have extra costs, but most of the time is fairly simple on our end and pricing is tied into the job.

What forms of payment do you take?

We accept payment via Pay Pal and most recently eCheques through Canadian banks. Cash is king, so if you're picking up from our location, it's best.

How long will my order take?

BetaCuts is a boutique company which deals with many custom designs. The quantity and complexity of your order will determine the timeline. eg. 500 decals - 2 to 3 weeks.