It’s critical to properly prepare your chosen wall before installing your mural to ensure that it has a long and healthy life. A brief approach to prepping your wall for your new mural may be seen below.
Plaster
Make sure your plastered wall is free of pollutants and is clean and dry. Apply a decent grade sealer/primer at the end.
Painted walls
If your wall is painted, we recommend using only matt emulsion paint for the mural. It will be necessary to remove and sand old, flaking paint to get a flat surface. Finish with a high-quality primer or wall sealant. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for freshly painted walls to dry before adding your mural.
Walls with wallpaper
Remove any old wallpaper before installing your wall mural, and DO NOT use lining paper behind it. Prior to installation, seal/prime the surface.
Panels will be provided for your wall mural. Place the panels in the correct order and set aside for at least 5 hours. When you first open your mural, make sure to inspect it well. Before applying the paint, wet the prepared wall with a sponge or a spray bottle. It is suggested that you work from the left to the right.
Draw a straight line vertically, a panel’s width in from the edge of the wall, using a spirit level and tape measure to create a guideline. Remember to subtract the bleed/extra piece of paper measurement. This will assist you in guiding your panel into position and ensuring that it is applied straight.
Apply the supplied paste to the wall in the area where the first panel will be put with a medium pile paint roller. Apply the first panel to the pasted area while avoiding squeezing any paste out of the edges. Make sure there’s enough bleed at the top, bottom, and sides to trim later. Smooth any creases or bubbles from the top to the bottom of the panel with a damp sponge or brush.
Before each panel, paste the wall. Place the second and subsequent panels up next to your first. As each panel is applied, double-check that the pattern or image matches. Slide each panel into position, making sure they are edge to edge – no gaps or overlaps. After each application, smooth each panel with a damp sponge or brush.
With a sharp blade, gently trim the top, bottom, and far left and right sides of the mural once all panels have been installed. Remove any extra paste with a moist sponge or brush.
Tools you will need to hang your peel and stick wallpaper
Your mural will be supplied on a roll and divided into panels. Carefully cut along the dotted cut marks for each panel and lay them out flat for at least 5 hours. The panels are numbered in the order they are to be hung, from left to right. We advise that you sponge the wall prior to installing the panels to ensure the wall is perfectly clean and ready for your mural. Please ensure your wall is fully dry before installing your mural.
Create a guideline using a spirit level and tape measure by drawing a straight line vertically, a panel’s width in from the edge of the wall. Remember to deduct the measurement of the bleed/extra bit of paper. This will help you guide your panel into place to ensure it’s applied straight.
Take your first panel and carefully peel a small amount of the top of the mural from the backing paper. Apply the top of the panel to the wall, ensuring that the right hand edge aligns with your vertical line. Carefully peel away the rest of the mural from the backing paper and gently apply it to the wall working down towards the bottom of the panel. If you need to re-position any part of the panel, simply peel the appropriate amount away from the wall and re-apply. Gently smooth out the mural as you go.
Apply the second and subsequent panels, making sure that that the panels are laid are edge to edge – without overlapping and without leaving any gaps. Ensure that the pattern or image matches up as you apply each panel.
When all panels have been installed, carefully trim the top, bottom and far left and right sides of your mural with a sharp blade.
