Installing a mural in your home is an excellent idea. It gives you the opportunity to express yourself artistically and to make your living environment unique and your own.
Since murals are a delicate works of art, it would be truly unfortunate to accidentally damage them.
It is best to leave the installation and removal of wall murals to professionals because of their frailty. However, if you would like to do it yourself that is certainly an option, although not recommended.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Professional Primer/Sizer
Heavy Duty Commercial Wallpaper Adhesive
Large Paste Brush (for smoothing)
Foam Roller (Seam Roller)
Utility Knife
Tape Measure / Pencil
Large Clean Sponge
By using the steps listed below for installing a canvas, you will find that not only will it look great, but is readily movable whenever it may be time to do so.
1. Make sure that everything is prepared in advance: This includes both the wall and the necessary tools for the installation process.
Remove existing wallpaper. Never place a mural on top of old wallpaper.
Fix cracks and holes with spackling mixture, let it dry and sand the surface until it is smooth.
2. Mark your starting point: Begin from a completely horizontal starting line.
3. Apply primer: Before the wall is ready to install a mural, you must apply a solid layer of primer. Allow it to dry for at least 24 hours before spreading the glue.
4. Apply glue: The canvas size directly affects the type of glue you will use.
For smaller murals, you can usually get by with using Jade-glue or a similar product.
For larger pieces of canvas, you will want to go with commercial glue that is available at many of the major hardware stores or stores that specifically carry materials for wall coverings.
Apply a solid coat of adhesive to the area you wish to cover, careful not to apply too much glue.
Before continuing, make sure that it is dry.
Apply a second coat of glue repeating the procedure described above, but this time; do not allow the adhesive to dry.
Gently press the painting onto the wall and with the plastic tool smooth out the canvas. Be careful to avoid damaging the painting by keeping craft paper between the canvas and plastic tool.
5. Cut borders with a utility knife: When the mural is in place and adhered, trim the excess of the canvas at the ceiling, baseboard molding and corners using a straightedge.
6. Wipe away excess paste: To remove excess paste, use a clean wet sponge. Gently wipe the mural around the corners, ceiling and baseboard molding. Dry excess moisture with a soft dry towel or paper towel.
For best results, I recommend that you install larger wall murals with an assistance.
Enjoy your ready Mural
If you have any questions, make sure to discuss them with an expert and fully understand what to do before continuing to install the canvas. You may also contact http://www.starsandart.com/ for more information.
Since murals are a delicate works of art, it would be truly unfortunate to accidentally damage them.
It is best to leave the installation and removal of wall murals to professionals because of their frailty. However, if you would like to do it yourself that is certainly an option, although not recommended.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Professional Primer/Sizer
Heavy Duty Commercial Wallpaper Adhesive
Large Paste Brush (for smoothing)
Foam Roller (Seam Roller)
Utility Knife
Tape Measure / Pencil
Large Clean Sponge
By using the steps listed below for installing a canvas, you will find that not only will it look great, but is readily movable whenever it may be time to do so.
1. Make sure that everything is prepared in advance: This includes both the wall and the necessary tools for the installation process.
Remove existing wallpaper. Never place a mural on top of old wallpaper.
Fix cracks and holes with spackling mixture, let it dry and sand the surface until it is smooth.
2. Mark your starting point: Begin from a completely horizontal starting line.
3. Apply primer: Before the wall is ready to install a mural, you must apply a solid layer of primer. Allow it to dry for at least 24 hours before spreading the glue.
4. Apply glue: The canvas size directly affects the type of glue you will use.
For smaller murals, you can usually get by with using Jade-glue or a similar product.
For larger pieces of canvas, you will want to go with commercial glue that is available at many of the major hardware stores or stores that specifically carry materials for wall coverings.
Apply a solid coat of adhesive to the area you wish to cover, careful not to apply too much glue.
Before continuing, make sure that it is dry.
Apply a second coat of glue repeating the procedure described above, but this time; do not allow the adhesive to dry.
Gently press the painting onto the wall and with the plastic tool smooth out the canvas. Be careful to avoid damaging the painting by keeping craft paper between the canvas and plastic tool.
5. Cut borders with a utility knife: When the mural is in place and adhered, trim the excess of the canvas at the ceiling, baseboard molding and corners using a straightedge.
6. Wipe away excess paste: To remove excess paste, use a clean wet sponge. Gently wipe the mural around the corners, ceiling and baseboard molding. Dry excess moisture with a soft dry towel or paper towel.
For best results, I recommend that you install larger wall murals with an assistance.
Enjoy your ready Mural
If you have any questions, make sure to discuss them with an expert and fully understand what to do before continuing to install the canvas. You may also contact http://www.starsandart.com/ for more information.
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