Custom Stickers & Labels from Brunn am Gebirge

KÖCK-MEDIA prints and cuts stickers and labels in its own workshop in Brunn am Gebirge, in the Mödling district just south of Vienna. We work for businesses and private customers alike and also make single pieces. We offer delivery of the finished stickers throughout Austria, and our sign-making team installs them by arrangement.

Printing is the easy part. Whether a sticker stays put is decided earlier, by the surface and by the choice of film and adhesive. That is why we first ask what it is going onto, and only then choose the material.

Already know what you need? Send us the size and quantity via the contact form and we will get back to you with a quote.

Which stickers do we make? Sorted by use

Many enquiries start with a place: “The logo needs to go on the toolbox.” So we have sorted what we offer here by where the sticker will be used.

Company stickers with your logo

Whether it is a logo on a toolbox or a notice on the workshop door, most company stickers are somewhere between A5 and A4 and are read from a few metres away. How to work out the right size from the available surface is shown in our article on sticker formats from A7 to A0, and the checklist for ordering printed stickers sums up what should be clarified before you order.

Stickers for vehicles

Our standard sticker suits flat, smooth vehicle surfaces. For channels, rivets or a full wrap you need a dedicated vehicle film, and we advise you on that under vehicle graphics. We only apply stickers to freshly painted parts three weeks after painting.

We apply window graphics ourselves and also remove old films there, in both cases after an inspection. Vehicle windows are subject to their own rules: the windscreen and the front side windows stay free of film. For the rear window and the side windows from the second row of seats onwards, the Kraftfahrgesetz-Durchführungsverordnung (KDV, the Austrian Motor Vehicles Implementing Regulation) governs which film may be applied there, and then requires two exterior mirrors, among other things. For heated windows and coated glass, we clarify on site whether anything may be applied at all. The details are in our article on rear window stickers in Austria.

Shop windows and glass doors

For shop window lettering and glass doors we use clear film with white ink, or frosted glass decor film if you want the look of frosted glass. If the view from inside has to stay clear, perforated film goes on the shop window. If the sticker is applied on the inside and read from outside, still supply the file the right way round and add “inside”; we do the mirroring. Fire and smoke doors have an approval that is tied to their construction. If in doubt, ask the door manufacturer before anything is applied to them.

Machines and plastic crates

With machines, the surface is often deceptive: powder coating looks like paint, but for the adhesive it behaves more like plastic. Transport boxes made of PE or PP are similarly tricky, as ordinary acrylic adhesives struggle to grip on them. For parts like these we use polymeric film with a high-tack adhesive and apply a test piece first. Which film belongs on which surface is shown in our surface matrix.

Packaging and labels

We supply labels for applying yourself on sheets, kiss-cut, or cut individually: on the sheet if your team applies them, individually for including in a parcel. If the recipient should be able to open a seal gently, choose the removable version. We also produce on rolls. Whether the roll fits your dispenser or labelling machine, and anything to do with labels subject to mandatory labelling rules, such as for food or hazardous substances, we discuss case by case on request.

Floor stickers

For wayfinding and notices on the floor, our floor stickers always get a protective laminate, indoors and outdoors. The floor laminate we use is tested to DIN 51130, with slip resistance rating R9 for indoor use and R10 for outdoor use. The test applies to the laminate; the finished printed sticker has not been tested separately. Which slip resistance your area requires is set by the operator, in a business usually together with the safety specialist. We then tell you which build-up fits. How long a floor sticker lasts depends on how often it is walked over.

Clubs and private customers

For a club logo and for stickers to collect and swap, a kiss-cut sheet is a good choice: several designs stay together and fans peel them off one by one. Laptop and club stickers for indoor use are also available as a removable version on request, and how a sticker later comes off again without scratches is explained in our article on removing stickers from a laptop.

What are our stickers made of?

The standard sticker is made of polymeric film with a permanent adhesive and is intended for outdoor use without laminate. For the film, the manufacturer states seven years. This figure applies to the unprinted film, applied vertically, in a Central European climate. Printed and on horizontal surfaces you should expect less, and the same applies facing south or in industrial air. When you enquire, we will give you an honest assessment for your location. What distinguishes polymeric from monomeric and cast film is explained on the blog.

Version	What for	What you should know
Standard sticker	indoors and outdoors, flat and smooth surfaces	polymeric, permanent adhesive, no laminate
with protective laminate, gloss or matt	protects the print where it is touched, cleaned or in the sun for long periods	option, one additional production step
removable	indoors: door, in-store promotion, packaging, laptop	on request; comes off more easily, but not always entirely without residue
clear with white ink	glass, dark and coloured surfaces	spot white, underprint, overprint or partial, with or without colour print
High-tack	powder coating, plastics such as PE and PP	permanent, test application first
Perforated film	shop windows and glass surfaces on buildings	60/40 perforation, 1.5 mm hole diameter; up to 2 years depending on environmental conditions, up to 5 years with laminate
Wall film for textured walls	moderately textured plaster indoors	only after a test application on the actual wall

White ink: when white is a colour of its own

On screen, white lettering looks finished. On clear film, however, white in the colour print is simply a spot without ink, and the lettering disappears. That is why we plan white ink as a separate layer: as an underprint beneath the colour, as an overprint for inside application, as spot white for individual elements, or partially beneath only parts of the design.

Laminate: matt or gloss

The laminate is a clear protective film that goes over the print. The film itself is made for outdoor use; the laminate protects the printed image. We recommend it wherever the sticker is touched or cleaned often, or sits in the sun for long periods. On smooth surfaces with little wear, the standard version without laminate is enough. A matt laminate looks calmer when light comes from above or from the side, in a workshop hall, for example, or on a counter under spotlights.

Coarse textured plaster is the limit

Not every film holds on walls, and certainly not when applying it to textured plaster. For moderately textured interior walls we have a dedicated wall film in our range and apply a test piece to your wall before the job. On coarse textured plaster and bare concrete we advise against it and suggest a sign instead. We tell you this before printing.

Shapes, sizes and cutting: what we can make

The shape is rectangular, round or oval. Or it freely follows the outline of your design. Stickers are produced individually, on sheets or on rolls. After cutting, we weed the matrix, meaning the film around the stickers. Only the finished pieces remain on the sheet.

Feature	What we make
Formats	A7 (74 × 105 mm) to A0 (841 × 1189 mm) or any custom size
smallest size, kiss-cut	from 15 mm edge length
smallest size, contour cut	from 20 mm edge length
Roll width	137, 152 or 160 cm depending on the material
largest width in one piece	157 cm print width on the 160 cm roll, at lengths of up to 48 m; less with laminate and on other materials
wider than possible in one piece	split into panels, with a clean butt joint

Contour cutting has a limit: it is not suitable for very fine designs and thin text. The smaller the format, the simpler the contour should be.

Ordering printed stickers: how a job works

• Enquiry or file: You tell us what the sticker is going onto, how large the area is and whether it is applied inside or outside. A photo of the surface usually saves a follow-up question. We will tell you which file formats we accept when you enquire; a logo as a vector file makes our work easier.
• Free file check: Before printing we look at the technical side of the file: format, resolution, bleed, contour line, white layer and print direction for inside or outside application. We do not check content or spelling. What a print-ready file needs is explained in print files for stickers.
• Printing and cutting in-house: We print on our latex printers, laminate on our own laminator and cut on the cutting plotter.
• Delivery or installation: We offer delivery throughout Austria. If you would like our sign-making team to apply the stickers, it installs them by arrangement.

If you do not yet have a print-ready file, our graphics team can rebuild the design on request. This requires the rights to use the design, which applies to company logos as well as to club crests and fan designs. This is a separate service outside the free file check.

Why stickers from KÖCK-MEDIA in Brunn am Gebirge?

KÖCK-MEDIA was founded in 2017, and our founder has more than 30 years in the trade. This has become a rule that applies to every job: first we clarify the surface, then we print. A sticker that lifts at the corners is not advertising, it is a reprint.

• Our own production, Made in Austria: printing, laminating and cutting happen at our premises in Brunn am Gebirge, Industriestraße B11. If you are coming from southern Vienna or the Mödling district, we are close by.
• Advice on material and surface: Before we suggest a film, we want to know the surface and how long the sticker needs to last. If none is suitable, we tell you.
• Single pieces too: for example for a test on the actual surface or for a repeat order. The price depends on quantity, size and material. What your order costs is stated in the quote.
• Design, printing and installation from one source: our graphics team designs, the workshop produces and, if you wish, the sign-making team applies.

Guides on stickers

The detailed answers are on the blog, sorted by topic:

Material and durability

• Choosing sticker material: the surface matrix for good adhesion
• Monomeric or polymeric film? The three types of film explained
• Cast or calendered film for channels and curves
• How long does a sticker last? Adhesive types and durability
• Matt or gloss stickers? When a laminate is worth it
• Stickers on rough surfaces: when high-tack holds
• What is air-release vinyl? How it is built and when it pays off

Planning, format and print files

• Ordering printed stickers: what to look out for? The checklist
• Sticker formats: which size for what? A7 to A0
• What is kiss cut? Cutting types for stickers explained
• Print files for stickers: format, resolution, bleed
• What is white ink printing? Ordering clear stickers correctly

Applying, removing, storing

• Applying stickers without bubbles: the squeegee guide
• Stickers peeling off: why it happens and how to prevent it
• Removing stickers: gently from glass, paint and plastic
• Removing stickers from a laptop and choosing laptop stickers
• Storing stickers correctly: temperature, humidity, storage time

Vehicles, glass and walls

• Stickers for the company car: what lasts and what is allowed
• Rear window stickers: what the regulations require
• Applying stickers to glass: inside, outside, wet, dry
• Shop window lettering: film, adhesive side, regulations
• Perforated film: advertising on windows and rear windows
• Applying film to textured plaster: what holds and what doesn’t

Enquire about stickers: how to reach us

Tell us what the sticker is going onto and how large it should be. We will then tell you which film is suitable and send you a quote. You can reach us via the contact form, by email to office@koeck-media.at or by phone on +43 676 7468463.

Our online shop for custom stickers, koeck-print.at, is under construction. Until it launches, you can get your stickers on request directly from us.