If you want your merchandise to stand out from the competition, your product labels have to be properly applied. So our Avery label experts have put together some useful tips to help you apply your labels perfectly every time.

Preparing Your Surface

• Gather the tools you need: isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloth, stabilizer, containers, labels
• Make sure that the products to be labeled are at room temperature to ensure the adhesive will adhere properly
• Use isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove any residue, dirt or dust from your container, again ensuring a strong adhesive bond

Aligning Your Label

• Stabilize your product between two objects for a more controlled application such as two blocks of wood or your knees
• Remove the label liner and hold the label by the outer edges to avoid contaminating the adhesive
• If you’re applying the label to a bottle, look for a vertical seam that can be used as a guide to help with your alignment
• If you’re applying the label to a flat surface, look for a straight edge and align the corner of the label with the product’s edge

Applying Your Label

• When adhering your labels to bottles or jars, start by applying pressure at the center, moving outward to help prevent creases
• If you’re applying a label to a flat surface, start at the edge, then roll the remainder of the label on to the surface to avoid wrinkles
• Once the label is flat, press firmly from edge to edge for flat surfaces, or from the center to the edges for rounded containers
• Use a flat item like a credit card to remove any wrinkles or bubbles by pushing firmly to the edges
• Small bubbles can also be removed with a small pin prick

Before you order your labels, always make sure you know the exact size and shape you need. First, decide what label shape is right for your products.  Then follow our simple guide on how to choose the correct size label.