How To Hang A Laminated Wall Map

The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper.

How to hang a laminated wall map.

Gently roll it in the opposite direction it was packed in to take out some of its natural curvature. We ve listed our favourite ways to hang our wall maps below but before you start take a minute to properly prepare your map. Put tape on the front of the corners all the way to the edge and then tape it to the wall but put the tape over your laminated corner. Easiest picture hanging ever.

A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful. Use tacks but only put the sides of the tacks on it not the point. The directions on the package were sufficient for us. Place the command strips along the edges of the foam board s backside.

Then it has to rest for 24 hours before hanging it up. Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit. Check the fit and alignment. The frame is put onto the back of your plate with the included glue.

Spray the adhesive to half the board then unroll. Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface. The aluminium suspension system can also be used for a rope suspension. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print.

Dry fit to the foamcore clip one short side of the map to the short edge of the foamcore. You don t need any additional materials. At the time of publication the most recent version of the national geographic world map mural is 2013. I knew i would have to buy some wallpaper hanging supplies but i didn t anticipate that they would cost almost as much as the mural.