Graphic Décor recommend that any new painted wall or surface should be allowed to dry naturally for a period of 14 days before graphic is applied.
STEP 1: PREP YOUR WALL
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- Proper preparation of your wall is critical!
- Repair any visible defects, smooth out bumps and patch holes to ensure your wall is smooth and flat.
- If possible, remove all picture hooks, light fixtures and switch plates.
- Wash of any dirt, hair, dust or residue from old wallpaper with a dry cloth or a duster. Do NOT use water!
- A perfectly clean wall will help the adhesive backing to keep its stickiness if repositioning is required.
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STEP 2: GETTING READY
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- Open the sturdy Graphic Décor packaging tube. Inside you will find your wall mural.
- Look for the panel number on the back of each one. Panel#1 is the first panel on the left.
- Unroll all panels and lay them flat on the floor, the printed side facing the ceiling.
- You may notice creases and/or bubbles as you unroll the panels. No worries, this is normal. The creases will disappear once the mural is flattened on the wall.
- If you purchased a wall mural that is smaller than your actual wall size, take the measurements of your wall to center it. Then draw a guideline, just like you would to hang a poster or framed photograph.
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STEP 3: PEEL
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- Peel off the liner paper a few centimetres only across the top of the first panel.
- Do NOT peel off the entire liner paper all at once.
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STEP 4: STICK IT (PART 1)
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- Remember that the success of the installation will depend on properly placing the first panel.
- Stick the top left corner of the panel to the top left corner of your wall. This is the easiest place to start.
- Using a smoothing tool or squeegee, smooth the top of the panel onto the wall. Do NOT use pressure to avoid any scratches.
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STEP 4: STICK IT (PART 2)
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- Peel off the rest of the panel by gradually and evenly pulling down the liner, a few inches at a time.
- We recommend having the other person hold the bottom of the panel as you work your way down.
- Once the first panel is applied, and if necessary, remove any bubbles by gently pushing them outward with the squeegee.
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STEP 5: ADDITIONAL PANELS
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- Start by aligning Panel#2 to Panel#1. Simply stick the panel against the edge of the first one, by matching the pattern of the mural.
- Follow STEP 4 above to apply the rest of Panel#2.
- Repeat the same process to apply all additional panels.
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STEP 6: TRIM OVERAGE
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- Once all panels have been applied, SLOWLY trim all the overage with an utility knife with a sharp blade. Follow the edges of your wall or ceiling to do so. You can also use a ruler to cut through a straight line.
- If needed, repeat this process to cut around outlets, fuse boxes, windows, doors, etc.
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STEP 7: REMOVAL PROCESS
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- Slowly and gently pull the panels from the wall. Use your hand to gradually hold back the wall mural during this process.
- To avoid any damage to your wall while removing, keep the wall mural as flat and parallel to the wall as possible.
- We highly recommend to keep the backing liner (wax paper), so you can re-apply the wall mural to it. It will protect the adhesive from losing its stickiness and allow you to re-use your wall mural.
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