How to Print Custom Designs on Wallpaper Backing
You can go online and have a digital picture printed on almost anything. Most photo storage and printing websites offer calendars and coffee mugs printed with any digital photo that you choose. Other sites online will print custom images on ceramic plates so you can customize your dinnerware. How about wallpaper? Yes, there are a number of options for customizing wallpaper. If you can find a digital image or pattern that you like, it can be transformed into wallpaper. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Determine the design you would like to display. This can be a large mural that covers the entire space or a small design that is repeated based on your specifications.
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Measure your wall space. Be very exact. For a mural to look right it will need to fit exactly into the space provided with no gaps or visible seams.
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Find an image. Your image should be at least 72 dpi in the size that it will be printed. Photos taken by professional photographers should meet this criteria. When buying images online, confirm with the seller that the image meets this resolution. Some companies can also reprint drawings and original paintings as well.
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Submit your order to an online or local retailer. Be specific with your instructions and double check your measurements for accuracy.
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Request a sample. Your retailer should be able to supply you with a sample of the finished product. Carefully review the sample before approving the final order.
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Tips & Warnings
Pull pictures out of magazines for wallpaper ideas. If you see an expensive designer wall paper in a picture, you might be able to recreate it for less by ordering custom.
