Is there a shelf-life to these decals? Can I stock up, or do I need to purchase as needed?
1540235
They did not work for me. Male cardinal kept jumping/flying into window. Perhaps a hundred times per day. We believe he saw his reflection and was trying to attack the reflection. The decals stick on windows with a bit of water because they are thin plastic. Their storage life is probably measured in years if kept at room temperature. High temperatures can have adverse effects on plastic over time.
1540236
Don't know if they expire in the package before you actually use them. Maybe call company tool free at 877-733-2753 to ask. Once you stick them on the window the package says to replace decals every 6-9 months.
1540237
Shelf life is excellent, as is the application life. i put these decals on several windows three years ago and they are still in place, no peeling. They definitely have cut down on the number of birds flying into the windows.
1540238
I'm not sure if there is a shelf life for these but I've had birds hit the window next to and on top of the decals. I had a beautiful flicker hit the window so hard last week that it died in my hands. They do not work, looking for another solution
299725
Don't use a paint - it might peel off in your food. Just polish them or re-electroplate them with a hobby plating kit.
1649644
When you receive them there is instructions on storing. But I'm sure it says in a cool dry place not necessarily in the refrigerator should keep for a few months. I ordered some months ago and didn't use them yet and they look fine. Hope that helps.
2252011
You might be able too. The decals are stuck on there pretty good but with some work and patience, it's possible.
1995133
I would wait. They would probably stay fresh, if they remained unopened but I would suggest ordering them around the end of August/beginning of September. I hope this helps :)
1982558
They have been up for about a month and we've had no problems at all. The decals are so awesome. W we painted the walls and let it harden for 2 weeks like they suggested and they are textured semi gloss walls. There has been no issues.
985575
Yes, these colors will last a long, long time on the shelf. The best way to keep them staying fresh is to dip a toothpick in them when you want to use the color for tinting frosting or fondant. But use a clean toothpick each time so not to contaminate the coloring or your food. Keep the color clean always and they will last "forever". Hope this helps.
1514197
I don't think there is a shelf life. I keep these in my garage in three-digit weather in the summer (Sacramento) and have not had any issues with spoiling or degradation due to the heat. There are a few left in the box and they have been through one summer and one winter so far with no issues.
648735
I am not sure what vendor is saying that. We still have them and can get them. They are still good until they are used. No worries.
1903160
Depends on the retailer. The manufacturer stamps them with a 15 year expiration date when made. I doubt many retailers inventory them for more than a month or so.
1981495
They paint up very nicely, however I don't have experience with the heat possibly changing paint color over long periods of time. Also allow 1-2 days of them being on for the paint fumes to go away. Otherwise they're already primed and everything! :) Latex worked fine for me.
1296803
I can't say for sure but if they are painted, it's in a way that does not chip or deteriorate in any visible way. We've had our in place for roughly 9 months and they look exactly the same as the day they arrived.
254229
I would wait untilid Dec. I ordered about 6 weeks before I needed them. You should have a cool place to store
364977
Keep them in a cool dry place and they will last years. If one or more begins rusting, you should discard it/them. I was able to find a similar product in 3 packs in the camping section of Walmart, but you save money by buying the quantity.
1206541
I actually painted my with interior paint and they look awesome. If you plan on them being left outside use exterior. But interior will work if your putting them in a garage or building for storage
1104810
Absolutely....In fact that is just what I use them for. The color fades after a while and have to be replaced, but I get them here in bulk and its never a problem.
730175
Here is a video of how the decals work:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13muHsnpITYThank you!