If possible, consider smoothing out your wall texture with a skim-coating of drywall compound before priming and painting this will give the ideal wall surface with few imperfections. For these wall surface textures, it is crucial that they are properly prepared and the right mural material is chosen for peel and stick materials. Wall Textures: Many walls have been treated with an added decorative texture like orange peel, knockdown, stipple, etc. Unpainted drywall, or walls with inferior paint applications, may be problematic and need attention before beginning your mural installation. If applying to newly painted walls, wait 10-14 days before installation. Wait at least 24 hours (preferably longer) before installing the mural. Use this clear coat sealant to cover the area where the mural will be applied to the wall surface. However, we highly recommend preparing the surface in advance using a primer/sealer product like Zinsser® Gardz® by Rust-Oleum®, which can be found at most hardware stores. Proper cleaning and dry time of the wall surface with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol (70%) and water (30%) MAY significantly improve the adhesion.

Washable, durable, low-VOC and No-VOC paints may contain additives which can inhibit proper mural adhesion. Modern Paint Formulations: Some modern wall paints can make self-adhesive (peel and stick) murals more challenging to install. If you believe your wall surface may be a problem, please consider our pasted products, UltraStik™ (pre-pasted) and ProStik™ (requires paste), for a more universally compatible installation or take the necessary steps to properly prepare your wall surface as described in detail below. If you're unsure, we recommend ordering swatches of our materials to test adhesion prior to installation. There are endless combinations of wall paint and wall textures out there and we can’t test all of them. While we do offer materials compatible with varying wall surface types, some paints may inhibit adhesion of peel-and-stick products, and some wall textures may not provide enough surface area to stick a combination of those two make it even trickier. Our products are designed to work on ideally prepared surfaces, preferably smooth walls with a high-quality paint and primer. We strive to help you choose the right material for your wall mural project.

Learn more about our materials and other specialty materials for masonry walls and exterior compatible options in our material comparison guide. QuikStik™ product with matte finish protective film laminateĪll materials come in matte finish. QuikStik™ product with premium dry-erase laminate for protection and erasability Removable and repositionable peel and stick woven fabric for lightly textured walls surfaces such as orange peel - *wall surface may require adding a primer/sealer prior to installation for material compatibilityįabric backed, Heavy Duty Vinyl for smooth and lightly textured applications, paste requiredĮco-Friendly Non-PVC Type II wallpaper for smooth and lightly textured applications, paste required Removable and repositionable peel and stick vinyl for smooth painted wall surfaces only - *wall surface may require adding a primer/sealer prior to installation for material compatibility Pre-pasted, water-activated wallpaper for smooth surfaces and lightly textured drywall wall surfaces Know your wall type before selecting a material. Choose a material compatible with your interior wall surface.

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