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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.