Giant Maps

Any of our maps can be printed as a very large wall map, we do this in strips. Usually the strips will be around 1 metre wide, We can make the maps any width to fit any wall, the largest so far has been 8 metres wide. You can have any height within the "Width Price Band".

Many of the maps are in fixed proportions. The World Map is fixed by the size of the Earth, roughly twice as wide as it is high. We can vary that a little by adding or removing areas at the top and bottom of the map. In the case of Africa, South America and the British Isles then they are natually 'portrait' in orientation so the map will be narrower than it is high.

We will confirm everything by e-mail or telephone, before proceeding with any plotting. If your combination of height and width does not work we will advise you on any possible solutions.

Please enter as much detail as possible in the  "More details on area to cover" box.

For example:

"I  would specifically like Aberdeenshire" 

Alternatively give a geographical description such as "West - Paisley, East - North Berwick, South-Carlise, North Aviemore"

Don't worry, if it is not clear to us, we will talk you through your requirements. 

Instructions for hanging the map.  

Sizing:

If hanging as a "stand alone" mural order to your required size, but remember that the paper will expand slightly when you hang it.

If intending to cover the whole of a wall ,then allow 2-3 cms extra at top and bottom to allow for trimming as ceilings or skirtings are not necessarily flat or straight. Once the paper is wet from the paste the map may end up a couple of centimetres wider than when it was printed, so allow for that in calculating the width.

Hanging:

When you are ready to hang the mural.

* Use a plumb - line to mark a vertical line for the first piece ,

* Use normal wallpaper paste , applied evenly to the back of each length.

N.B. Do not use " paste the wall " adhesive .

* When pasting , fold the paper concertina - fashion to make it easier to handle (especially wider lengths) use a roll of wallpaper to support the lengths when handling them.

* Allow each piece a little time to soak/expand and become pliable.

* Using either a paper - hanging brush or spatula, carefully position the first length, making sure that it is straight/vertical.

* Releasing one fold at a time , brush / spatula with downward and outward sweeps until the whole length is in place.

* Repeat the process for subsequent lengths , whilst matching the pattern.

* If the pattern needs to be overlapped ,brush paste into the overlap area, wiping off the excess with a clean damp sponge. 

* Use a spatula and sharp craft knife to trim off any excess paper.