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How to Hang Murals

by: dyhomedecor( 37002Feedback score is 25,000 to 49,999) Top 5000 Reviewer
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These instructions are intended for mural application in normal conditions, using the adhesive provided with your mural, and in a working temperature of 65 to 75 degrees F. The adhesive provided with your mural should be a water-based paste which is suitable for most walls and doors, but will not adhere to steel, concrete or glass.

A) The wall or door must be clean, dry, primed and sealed prior to installation. DO NOT HANG ON A GLOSS FINISHED DOOR OR WALL.

B) Materials- CONTAINER-to mix glue ROLLER- to spread the glue SCISSORS and KNIFE-to trim the edges, if necessary WALLPAPER BRUSH.

C) Adhesive should be mixed as follows:

# of Panels                            Size            Amount of Water
  8 panel                          12' 8-3/4" x 9'           2.25 quarts
  4 panel                               6' 4" x 9'             1.25 quarts
  4 panel (panoramic)      12' 8 3/4 " x 4" 6"       1.25 quarts
  2 panel                              33" x 86"             1 pint

Slowly pour the adhesive into warm water, stirring constantly, and allow to thicken for 20 minutes before use. Then fir the design to your wall or door. The gross dimensions of the murals are listed above in the unglued state. These dimensions may increase slightly once the adhesive has been applied and will retain these dimensions once it has dried.

D) To ensure the design is centered, make a guide line by drawing a horizontal line equidistant from floor and ceiling across the wall or door.

E) Apply adhesive to the back of section 1 (bottom left-hand piece) of the mural. Avoid getting any paste on the face of the mural. If you get glue on the face of the mural, wipe gently with a wet sponge before the glue dries. DO  NOT RUB- this may damage the mural.

When pasting DO NOT FOLD the wet sections as with ordinary wallpaper. The section will stick together and become damaged when separating. Handle each section carefully in order not to damage the mural when wet.

Mount the section carefully, drawing the wallpaper brush form the center outwards. Smooth as necessary. Small air bubbles should disappear once the mural has dried.

F) Section 2 should now be placed to the right of section 1. Continue installing the mural sections in positions as indicated.

8 panel                     4 panel                       2 panel                    4 panel panoramic

5  6  7  8                     3      4                             2                               1   2    3    4

1  2  3  4                     1      2                             1

As mentioned in "C" above, the sections may expand horizontally to a greater or lesser extent once that adhesive has been applied. Therefore, it may be necessary to overlap the horizontal seam 1/4 inch and the vertical seam up to 1/8 inch to achieve the best pattern match.

G) Make sure all seams are brushed or rolled completely.

H) Sit back and admire your new mural!

Guide ID: 10000000000920558Guide created: 05/06/06 (updated 08/10/08)

 
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