Wall Murals for Home Decor

One of the most innovative home decor ideas are using wall murals. They take home decoration to a new level. They not only help in completely transforming the look of a room, but are also very inexpensive. This is in comparison to the cost you would incur on any major alteration you would undertake for your home. Further, they are very easy to install.

You can get a wall mural with your favorite flower, animal, city, season, or almost anything under the sun. The list is endless. And these days, with technology at its peak, you can get customized ones with pictures of your family and loved ones.

The murals are usually digitally printed, but if you want to go all the way, you can even purchase hand painted ones. Without a doubt, the hand painted ones will cost far more, but at the end of the day, you will be satisfied with the difference that it can make to a simple room.

Wall murals have a long life as the paper that is used to make the mural is impregnated with vinyl and is tear resistant. You will not have to replace them in a couple of years because they will not get damaged as is the case with wall papers. Wiping them gently with a damp cloth, once a week, will ensure that they brighten up your house for years.

Before you begin with the installation of the wall murals for home decor ensure that the panels that you have received are complete and not damaged. To install one on your own, you will need a paint brush, some wallpaper paste, a smoothing brush, straight edge razor blades, chalk lines, and a few pieces of clean cloth and sponge.

Before you begin hanging the murals, ensure that the wall is flat and clean. Any holes or dents present should be fixed with a mixture of spackling compound and sand. It is recommended that the wall be painted with 2 coats of flat latex paint.

If you are not repainting it, then rinse it with cool clean water with the help of a sponge after washing it thoroughly with warm soapy water to remove all dust and dirt. Let it dry completely before you begin hanging the murals.

Mark the exact place on the wall where the first panel will be hung using a chalk line. The first panel that should be hung is the left panel. Apply a thin and even coat of the wallpaper paste along the entire backside of the panel. Let the paste dry for a few minutes. Carefully, position the left edge of the panel along the chalk line.

Once the panel is in place, with the help of a damp sponge, gently push any air pockets that may be trapped under the panel. Use gentle sweeping strokes, as it will not damage the mural. Lastly, press down on the outer edges to confirm that the panel has firmly stuck on the wall.

The next panel will be the one that is directly adjacent to the first one. Ensure that you overlap the panels correctly so that there is no continuity break in the picture. Repeat this process until all the panels are in place.

At the end, wipe the mural firmly with a damp cloth especially along all the edges of the panel. This will help ensure that all excess paste drips out.

It takes 2 full days for the mural to dry out completely. Once it has dried up completely, check along the seams and ensure that they are completely glued down. You may have to add some paste again in case some edges have not glued in completely.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this and have found the information useful. You can find plenty of companies that make murals on the Internet, and you can direct more specific questions to them. All the best with decorating your house!