How to hang a mural wallpaper

There is something unique about installing wall murals in your home. It provides the interior design that would best fit in your rooms. There are many different designs to choose from and many companies provide the mural wallpaper of your choice. The designs of the mural wallpaper has many advantages that homeowners love. These can be the focal point of the home interior and likewise can provide the other elements needed to have an appealing home interior.

Installing mural wallpaper is easy and exciting

Installing mural wallpaper can be fun and exciting. This can be a bonding activity with your family or friends and likewise be a good way of making your home beautiful. With the help of a friend or any member of your family, you can easily install mural wallpaper in your home.

Here are reminders before installing mural wallpaper on your walls:

• Check out the instruction that comes with the mural wallpaper that you purchased. Remember that different murals have different installation methods. Though, installing mural wallpaper is very much similar to installing wallpaper.

• Before installing the mural wallpaper, be sure that the wall where the mural will be installed is prepared. The wall should be clean, free of dirt, smooth and has been primed. If there are any holes or bumps on the wall, be sure that they are filled or sanded smooth.

• Arrange the mural wallpaper pieces in order in front of the wall where they will be installed. The colors of the mural wallpaper should match up at the seams before they are installed on the wall.

• To properly install the mural wallpaper, decide first where you feel it would be easier to begin installing the mural wallpaper panels. Some prefer to start from the bottom left corner while others prefer to work from center panels working their way out. Some mural wallpaper have instructions on which part to start, especially for homeowners who will install it for the first time.

• It is highly recommended that installing the mural wallpaper be installed by at least two people. Therefore, ask a friend or a family member to spend a few hours with you and assist you in installing it.

Steps in installing the mural wallpaper

Here are the steps in installing your mural wallpaper:

1. Prep the wall – Before installing the mural wallpaper, the wall should be prepared first. Make sure that the wall surface is clean and dry. It should be free of various elements such as mildew, grease or stains. Bumps and holes should be remedied first before the installation process to achieve an attractive and even mural wallpaper.

2. Prep the work area – Prepare drop cloths against the wall to catch the water drips. Remember that the mural wallpaper panels will be soaked and expect water drips during the installation process. It is recommended to splice together two matching trays of 30-32 inches to make an elongated tray. Fill it up will water making it ¾ full. The other option is to use spray-on wallpaper paste activator.

3. Saturating the mural wallpaper – If you have determined which panel to start, then loosely roll the panel with the printed side facing in and the bottom panel wound inside. Be sure that the top ledge is exposed. Submerge the rolled panel in water for about 10-15 seconds so that the adhesive will be activated.

4. Apply the panel on the wall – Gently unfold the top half of the mural wallpaper and leave the bottom half of the panel booked. Install the exposed portion and once this is correctly done, do the same process to the other half of the panel. With the use of damp sponge or smoothing brush, stroke the panel downward and outward. Avoid applying too much pressure as it may cause damage to the mural wallpaper.

5. Apply the other panels – With the same process done with the first panel, do the same with the other panels of mural wallpaper. Just remember to align the succeeding panels with the previous.

6. Finishing the project – with the use of sponge, push out any excess paste or moisture. Do not forget to trim off excess material with the use of sharp razor blade.

Now you are done with the project and enjoy your mural wallpaper.

Have fun!