Locker Room Decals That Hold Up to Steam, Sweat, and Daily Traffic

Common Questions About Buying Locker Room Decals

What material is best for locker room decals in a humid environment?

Laminated vinyl with a matte finish is the best choice for locker room walls and lockers because the laminate protects the print from moisture, scuffing, and cleaning products. Decals.com wall decals print on either a standard tack calendered vinyl or an extreme tack calendered vinyl, both with UV and scratch protection. For floors, use Custom Floor Decals, which print on non-slip vinyl that resists water, chemicals, and scuffs, with short-term (1+ months) or long-term (3+ months) lamination depending on how much traffic and mopping the area sees. 

What size should locker number decals be?

Most locker number decals are 2 to 6 inches tall. Use 2 to 3 inches for small half-height or box lockers, 4 inches for standard full-height lockers, and 5 to 6 inches when numbers need to be read from across the room. Decals.com prints wall and locker decals starting at 2 x 2 inches, so you can size each number to the door instead of trimming down an oversized sheet. 

Will locker room decals stick to metal or plastic lockers?

Yes. Painted steel lockers are a smooth, non-porous surface and work well with standard tack vinyl. Plastic and some powder-coated lockers are low-energy surfaces that resist adhesion, so extreme tack vinyl is the better choice there. If you’re unsure what your lockers are made of, order custom samples and test a decal on one door before ordering the full set. 

Can I put wall decals on cinder block in a locker room?

Smooth, well-painted surfaces give the most reliable results. Wall decals don’t bond well to brick, raw concrete, or rough, porous block because the adhesive can’t make full contact. Painted cinder block with a smooth finish can work, but texture varies from building to building, so test a sample before committing to a full wall graphic. 

Can I upload my own team logo or design for gym wall decals?

Yes. Upload your own artwork and we’ll print it as a custom wall decal in the size and shape you choose: circle, rectangle, rounded corners, or a fully custom die-cut contour. Vector files (EPS, AI, or PDF with fonts converted to outlines) produce the sharpest results at large sizes. If your logo only exists as a low-resolution image, our design team can recreate it as vector artwork. See our artwork requirements and our custom decal design best practices guide for resolution, bleed, and color setup. 

How much do locker room decals cost?

Locker room decal pricing depends on size, quantity, material, cut style, and lamination. Colors, fonts, and images don’t change the price of digitally printed decals, so a full-color team logo costs the same as a one-color design at the same size. Unit pricing drops as quantity increases, which adds up when you’re numbering every locker in a facility. For multi-room projects, oversized murals, or district-wide orders, request a custom quote. 

How fast can I get locker room decals produced and shipped?

Standard production takes 3 business days, and a 5-day Saver option lowers cost if you’re not in a hurry. For opening day, tournaments, or season kickoff, choose 2-day Express or 1-day Priority production. Orders approved after 5:00 PM CST start the next business day, and production time doesn’t include shipping. Most orders arrive within 2 to 4 business days after production via UPS Ground. See full production times and shipping information. 

How do I install decals without damaging lockers, paint, or flooring?

Clean the surface, let it dry completely, and apply the decal with firm pressure using a squeegee, working from the center outward to push out air. Painted walls need extra care: paint should be fully cured, and many low-VOC paints reduce adhesion. Our post on why wall decals won’t stick covers the most common causes before you install. Floor decals need a clean, debris-free, non-porous floor and should be pressed down firmly from the center to the edges so foot traffic can’t catch trapped air. Standard tack decals remove cleanly with proper removal; extreme tack decals can pull paint when removed, so reserve them for surfaces that need the extra grip. 

How do I clean and maintain locker room decals after installation?

Wipe laminated wall and floor decals with the standard non-abrasive cleaners your facility already uses. Avoid aiming pressure washers or high-pressure sprayers at decal edges, since repeated blasting can lift corners over time. Clean dry erase wall decals only with a soft cloth and whiteboard cleaner to protect the writable surface.