How to apply wall murals

There’s probably no need to convince anyone that a mural can change the look of any type of space in the blink of an eye. A wall decoration will bring color into your interior, it will emphasize the charm of stylish details and elements of your decor. Application of wall mural should be easy for everyone. All it takes is willingness and a couple of basic tools. We’d like to show you some tips on how to apply wall murals to walls and how to instal a mural wallpaper without damaging its texture and the surface of your walls. In this article, you will find a detailed instruction on how to put wall murals up. Our tips will help you do it easily and in just a few short moments.

Laminated murals are characterized by their universal use - this type of wall decoration can be successfully used not only in a living room, but also in a kitchen and bathroom. Latex base make them easily washable of various types of stains.

How to put up wallpaper?

How to deal with mural application?

Application of this popular wall decoration should go smoothly - all it takes is use of a special type of adhesive dedicated for paper and non-woven wall murals.

Instruction - application of latex wall mural

1. Prepare accessories and tools - pencil, spirit level, trowel, knife, measuring tape and wallpaper adhesive.

2. Wall mural application should start with smoothing the walls and removing  unnecessary elements from their surface, and filling in cracks and other damage. At this stage, it’s also worth to make sure all parts of the mural are in good condition - they could be damaged during transport. Place all of the parts of mural on the floor and make sure that the fragments match perfectly. If the wall decoration causes no objections, we can move on to the next step.

3. Before wall mural stick on, use the spirit level and measuring tape to mark the area on the wall, where you want to apply the decoration. Mark the contours. Make sure you have enough materials to connect the fragments. Thanks to that, it will be easier to apply them precisely where we want then and connect them properly.

4. How to put wall murals up? All it takes is a proper type of adhesive. The best are glues specially designed for this purpose - they don’t stain or get lumpy.

5. Mural application should be started from the left side. With use of a brush and painting roller, apply a thin layer of glue onto the wall. Before you start, it’s worth to prepare a bucket with water and a sponge in order to remove excess glue, and masking tape that will help in keeping neighbouring wall clean. This way, mural application will be much easier and won’t cause any unnecessary damages.

6. How to install mural wallpaper? At this point, all you need to do is to apply it on the surface you’ve chosen (going from top to bottom) and with use of trowel, press it onto the wall. This way you’ll push out the air that may get trapped underneath the mural and prevent forming of air bubbles. Move the tool from the middle to the edges.

7. Remove excess and protruding fragments of the mural with use of a trowel and a knife. As you can see, at this point you won’t have to ask “how to instal mural wallpaper?” ever again. You already know how easy it is! All you have to do is adjust the mural to the surface and apply it with special adhesive.

8. Use this technique to apply the remaining parts of decoration. How to apply wall murals to conceal the seams? All it takes is to connect the elements with designated materials.

9. How to put wall murals up and avoid mistakes? You should use a measuring tape and spirit level. If you’re dealing with a high-ceilinged room, use a ladder. This will help you to cut the right amount of wallpaper and precisely connect all of the parts of the mural. During application of each part, you should remember to remove the air and smooth out the surface with a trowel. You should pay close attention to the seams. If the parts are properly smoothed and fitted, you can enjoy a successful metamorphosis of your interior.

Application of latex wall mural

Non-woven mural application

Applying a non-woven mural is very similar to the process we’ve described above. But, you have to remember not to overheat or air out the room while you’re working. We don’t recommend application during very hot or cold days, either. A wrong temperature may cause gaps between the parts of your mural.

Aquarium mural application

Applying a selected background is not difficult - aquarium mural can be applied to glass with use of industrial-grade petroleum jelly and adhesive tape.

Wall mural application