How To Hang A Laminated Wall Map

Then let the map roll up.

How to hang a laminated wall map.

Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print. 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. The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper.

The frame is put onto the back of your plate with the included glue. Spray the adhesive to half the board then unroll. If your poster or map is too heavy for this method you can do a similar thing on the front. Dry fit to the foamcore clip one short side of the map to the short edge of the foamcore.

The directions on the package were sufficient for us. One end of the rope is hooked under the rail of the plate. 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. Then it has to rest for 24 hours before hanging it up.

A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful. 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. At the time of publication the most recent version of the national geographic world map mural is 2013. Use tacks but only put the sides of the tacks on it not the point.

Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface. Place the command strips along the edges of the foam board s backside. Check the fit and alignment. You don t need any additional materials.