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type: faq
title: "Do I need to set up my adhesive vinyl prints with bleeds?"
description: "All adhesive vinyl prints need 1/8' bleed on every side, with background colors extended into it, so no thin white slivers show after trimming."
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# Do I need to set up my adhesive vinyl prints with bleeds?

Yes. Adhesive vinyl prints need bleed so the printed image runs fully to the trimmed edge. Add 1/8" of bleed on all four sides Extend background colors and images into the bleed area Keep important text and logos inside the safe margin Bleed prevents thin white slivers along the edges after cutting, giving you a clean, edge-to-edge print.

All adhesive vinyl prints need 1/8" bleed on every side, with background colors extended into it, so no thin white slivers show after trimming.

[Order White Adhesive Vinyl](https://www.4over4.com/product/white-adhesive-vinyl)

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