How to Apply a Canvas Mural to a Wall
A canvas mural can portray any scene that reflects your personality and moods. Most canvases are stretched onto frames and hung using fasteners. A loose mural can be hung on your wall without the use of these drywall damaging utensils. Large and small canvas murals can be applied by using the same tools and techniques that you would use to hang wallpaper. A clean, smooth wall is all that is needed to transform your bare wall into a showcase for a work of art. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- All purpose cleaner
- Rags
- Drop cloths
- Wallpaper adhesive
- Wallpaper brush
- Plastic putty knife
- Wallpaper roller
Instructions
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Clean the wall with all purpose cleaner. Wipe away the residue and dry the wall thoroughly with clean rags.
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Lay out drop cloths on the floor in front of the wall. Spread the canvas mural face down on the drop cloths.
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Use the wallpaper brush to cover the back of the mural with adhesive. Apply the adhesive in a smooth, even coat.
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Lift one corner of the canvas mural while your three assistants each lift another corner. Carefully press the mural against the wall.
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Drag the blade of the putty knife gently across the mural so that it sticks to the wall on its own. Run the wallpaper roller horizontally and vertically over the mural several times to complete the installation.
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Scrape excess adhesive away from the edges of the mural with your putty knife. Remove and store the drop cloths and let the mural remain undisturbed for 24 hours.
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