Installing Murals

Prep Your Artwork

Remove your artwork from packing and layout on the floor. Allow about an hour for the panel(s) to flatten out. Arrange in the order of installation. If you have multiple panels, they will be numbered on the back from left to right.

Alignment

It’s possible you will have to make adjustments and trim boarders, based on the height and width of your surface area. Position each numbered panel on the surface from left to right. You can temporally secure them with masking tape or small tacks in the outer corners. This will help to visualize the final product and make any minor adjustments.
We suggest either a long level, plumb-bob or a laser-line tool (all available at most hardware stores) ensuring your first panel is perfectly vertical, then the remaining panels should follow right in line. Never use the corner of a room as your guide, this is rarely ever straight. Use your leveling tool on the right side of your first panel marking the surface with a pencil or chalk line to use as a guideline. The laser line projector is a great tool, as it removes the need to mark the wall and is easy to reposition as you go.

Installation

• Step #1 Remove the first panel and lay face down on a flat surface. Peel the protective backing from the top down to the line (roughly 6 to 8 inches), exposing the adhesive surface. Crease the backing down, so not to be in the way during installation.
• Step #2 Align the panel back on the wall attaching the exposed portion to the surface using your fingers. Then starting at the top using the soft-tip squeegee or dry lint-free cloth, carefully brush the panel left and right, starting in the center, ensuring there are no creases or bubbles under the surface.
• Step #3 Slowly pull the backing down behind the panel another 6 to 8 inches, exposing more adhesive. Then continue the process firmly pressing with your rag or squeegee working from the center out and continuing down. Watch for bubbles under the surface. Lift slowly and repress to remove them.
• Step #4 Once you have completed a panel, go back around the boarder with the squeegee or a cloth ensuring that it is firmly attached. If you have any small bubbles after completion, use your razor or a pin to make a very small incision, allowing the air to escape. Then press down on the area to flatten.
• Step #5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 with the remaining panels, overlapping each panel ½ inch. It’s important to ensure your overlap is even at the bottom before beginning to adhere. Use small strips of masking tape to ensure you stay matched up. The adhesive will allow for minor adjustment at first but will become harder to reposition as you continue adhering down the panel.
• Step #6 Once all the panels have been applied, you can go back with a razor blade and trim off excess material. We suggest you use a wide straight edge as a guideline to ensure a clean straight cut. Overlapping corner moldings and baseboards are recommended to protect the outer corners of your artwork.