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FAQ

Helpie FAQ

  • What types of walls are suitable for murals?

    Our murals are designed to be installed on interior plasterboard that has been either painted or sealed with a primer. This is your typical home or office wall. However, the mural will adhere to any other smooth and flat surface such as glass or aluminum. Concrete walls or exterior walls are not suitable.

  • Can I install these wall murals myself?

    Our murals use materials that are designed to be easily installed. We will ship your mural complete with comprehensive instructions on how to install. An Installation video and documentation are also available here. The finish of the mural will depend on the quality of the wall and the preparation done. You are responsible for ensuring the walls are well prepared and murals are installed correctly. Please contact us if you require any additional advice.

  • Do I need any specialist tools?

    Our murals do not require any specialised tools to install. A plastic squeegee can be purchased to aid installation for removable and permanent peel and stick vinyl’s only. Please see our installation guide and videos for a list of what you will require.

  • Do I need to prepare my wall?

    The quality of the finished mural will depend heavily on how the wall is prepared. A smooth wall is required in all cases. For example, a plastered and/or painted wall. Walls need to be free from damp and greasy liquids, the surface must be completely dry and free from loose particles. Please see our installation guidelines for how to prepare your wall for installation.

  • Can a decorator install my mural?

    Yes, mural installation is very similar to fitting standard wallpaper. Please provide your decorator with our installation instructions for completeness.

  • Which material should I choose?

    Wall DesignWorks currently offers 3 types of material for your mural. The nature of the wall, location and life span of the mural, will determine the material choice.

    A paste the wall wallpaper mural is the cheapest option:

    • Permanent install,
    • Areas of low traffic,
    • Low humidity environment.

    Removeable Self adhesive PVC Vinyl:

    • Shorter term installation, 1 – 3 years.
    • Good durability
    • Good for all environments.
    • Protects condition of wall after removal.

    Permanent Self adhesive PVC Vinyl:

    • Permanent installation
    • High durability
    • Suitable for indoor and outdoor environment.
    • May remove paint if removed from wall.

    All materials require the wall to be smooth and prepared for installation. See here for installation guidelines.

  • Do you provide any tools or wallpaper paste?

    You can purchase some basic installation tools and wallpaper paste if relevant at chec­kout.

  • Overlap, yes or no?

    This will depend on your preference and the material chosen. Paste the wall wallpaper murals do not get overlapped, each panel is butted together.
    Peel and stick murals are overlapped to aid installation.

  • Does the mural ship in panels and how many will I receive?

    Our murals ship in panels and packed into tubes. The number of mural panels and width of the panel will vary with wall size. We strive to maintain a panel width of 1m, this will vary depending on size ordered.

  • What if I decide to remove the mural, will my wall be damaged?

    Our removable peel and stick vinyl is designed to be removed with minimal damage to the wall, i.e. paint. Paste the wall murals and permanent peel and stick are for long term installations and have a higher bond.

  • How long will my mural last?

    Our murals will last many years, even in direct sunlight. External factors such as footfall and the environment it is installed in will determine lifespan. For example, if the mural is installed near a humid source, we suggest opting for the premium permanent peel and stick material.

  • How do I maintain my mural?

    The murals are designed to be cleaned with a damp warm sponge. Avoid using chemicals.

  • My wall is not square, does this affect the dimensions I have to input?

    If your wall is not square, for example, under a stairway, please enter values of the longest width and height. You can cut away the excess material prior to installation. Please see our guide with relation to this.

  • How long do I have to wait for delivery?

    We work to dispatch your mural within 3 working days of receiving your order. Orders are dispatched from Ireland globally. Delivery within Ireland is the next day upon dispatch and within 1-3 days for the UK after dispatch. For Global shipping to Europe and America, please see our shipping schedule.

  • Do you update delivery status’?

    You will be emailed at each step of the manufacture and delivery process. Dispatch typically occurs up to 3 days after order received.

  • Can I track my order?

    Yes, details on how to do this can be viewed on our delivery page. Alternatively, you will be sent a delivery tracking number by email. If you have created an account, tracking numbers can be accessed here also.

  • Where are you located?

    We are an Irish owned family business which prides itself on maintaining a high quality and reliable service for our customers. Murals are part of the fabric of Ireland. There exists on this island, a deep-rooted fondness for art. At Wall DesignWorks, we are continuing that long established passion.

  • Can I only purchase images from your site?

    If you find an image at suitable resolution, contact us and we will investigate its suitability and add to our library for purchase. We want to make the world a beautiful place to live in.