How To Hang Large Wall Map

I liked the poster board because it wasn t too thick and the map still looks like it s on paper.

How to hang large wall map.

Gently roll it in the opposite direction it was packed in to take out some of its natural curvature. 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. The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper. Carefully cut away the part of the poster covering the holes for hanging.

Attach the second wood piece to the bottom of the map the same way. I found the best option was to buy 3 sheets of white poster board tape them together with white duct tape so they were large enough to fit the map. Easiest picture hanging ever. Painting the edges first is not necessary.

The frame is put onto the back of your plate with the included glue. This invisible aluminium frame is very easy to use and creates a floating look with a 3 cm gap to the wall. At the time of publication the most recent version of the national geographic world map mural is 2013. If you want to frame your map with corner molding.

Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit. We ve listed our favourite ways to hang our wall maps below but before you start take a minute to properly prepare your map. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print. A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful.

To do this measure and mark the insulation then use the t square as a guide and score the insulation with the utility blade. The directions on the package were sufficient for us. 1 cut the insulation to the exact size of the map. 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.