Our photography murals are printed in vertical strips approximately 50 inches wide and the full height of your wall, so there will be a minimal number of seams. There is a 1/2 inch image overlap at each seam to allow for "double cutting" during installation.

For large photo murals, we recommend that you hire a professional paperhanger for the best results. You can search for experienced paperhangers by zip code at the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers web site.

Prepare Your Wall : Proper wall preparation is key to getting great results. Remove old wall covering and wash off any grease or dirt with warm water. Remove picture hooks and electrical switch plates. Then fill cracks and holes with spackling compound and sand wall until smooth. To prepare the surface properly, it is recommended that you prime the wall surface with a universal, white-pigmented, mold inhibiting wallcovering primer like Roman R-35 (also called Pro-935).

Adhesives : When choosing an adhesive, keep in mind that the wallcovering is vinyl, not paper. Roman Pro-838 Heavy Duty Clear Adhesive or Ultra Pro-880 and Zinsser Sure Grip 128 Heavy Duty Clear Adhesive are several suggestions. Do not dilute adhesive. Apply an even coat of adhesive to the back surface using either a pasting machine or a paint roller. Work the adhesive in and cover the back completely, especially near the edges. Then fold each end towards the middle with pasted sides together. Allow ten minutes (booking) for the adhesive to penetrate the wallcovering fabric. Be careful to not crease the wallcovering.

Hanging : Make a level guideline on the wall with a pencil to mark the starting point. Start with the top left corner of the mural. We allow for several extra inches in mural height in case the wall is slightly uneven, so plan on trimming the top and bottom after hanging. (Never pretrim, as the wall or ceiling line may be slightly off). Avoid burnishing or rubbing the face of the mural. Use a wallcovering brush or plastic scraper to smooth the wallcovering onto the wall. Wash off any excess adhesive from the face of the wallcovering as you hang it with a cellulose sponge. The sponge should be rinsed in clean water after every use. Blot dry with a clean cloth. Use a soft bristle brush to wash the ceiling and the baseboard to remove any adhesive residue.

Seams : There is a 1/2 inch image overlap at each seam to allow for double cutting. Do not butt the mural panels together as the image pattern will not match. It is suggested that the overlap at the seams be double cut after installation, with the excess material removed for a smooth and even seam. If you prefer to not double cut, a vinyl to vinyl adhesive should be applied at the overlap (since vinyl will not adhere to itself with the standard adhesive).

To add extra UV stability, washability and durability in demanding environments, a liquid topcoating like Roysons DreamGuard Protex3 can be applied for extra protection. This liquid topcoat (matte or satin finish) can be applied by brush or roller after the wall mural has been installed to seal and further protect the vinyl textured surface. Dreamguard is safe with no harmful odors or VOC.