How to install your canvas: secrets and techniques
Installing a mural into your home is an exceptional idea.This gives you the occasion to explore your artistic side and embellish your home uniquely to your taste.
Keeping in mind that these murals are a fragile piece of art, we must handle them carefully to avoid damaging them.
Canvas murals are a unique piece of art, and are best left in the hands of professionals for installation and removal. Of course, it is also an option that you install it yourself, however it is not recommended.
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
Use the following steps for installing a canvas and you will find that it not only looks excellent, it is already prepared to move whenever the time comes 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 hang your mural over 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: It is an important step to prepare the wall. You will want to apply a coat of primer before adding glue and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.
4. Apply glue: The sort of glue you will use depends upon the size of the canvas that will be installed.
For smaller murals, it is fine to use Jade-glue or a similar product.
For larger canvas murals, you can simply go to well-known commercial stores or stores specifically selling supplies for wall coverings.
Apply a solid layer of adhesive, covering the whole surface you want to cover. Take care that you do not apply a layer that is too thick.
Allow it to dry.
Apply a second coat of glue repeating the procedure described above, but this time; do not allow the adhesive to dry.
Carefully press the mural upon the wall and flatten it smoothly with your plastic tool, mindful to the frailty of the mural so as not to damage the surface by keeping a piece of craft paper between the plastic and canvas.
5. Cut borders with a utility knife: Once the mural has been mounted on the wall, carefully trim the excess canvas at the ceiling, baseboard molding and corners using a straightedge utility knife.
6. Wipe away excess paste: To remove left over glue use a clean wet sponge to gently wipe the edges of the mural at the ceiling, corners, and baseboard molding. With a soft dry towel or paper towel pad the remainder of the moisture to dry it.
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 that you discuss them with a professional before proceeding.You may also contact http://www.starsandart.com/ for more information.
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