How To Hang Large Wall Map

The frame is put onto the back of your plate with the included glue.

How to hang large wall map.

To do this measure and mark the insulation then use the t square as a guide and score the insulation with the utility blade. A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful. If you want to frame your map with corner molding. Easiest picture hanging ever.

The directions on the package were sufficient for us. Then it has to rest for 24 hours before hanging it up. Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface. Attach the second wood piece to the bottom of the map the same way.

Staple the top of the poster to the back of the top wood piece with a staple gun. This invisible aluminium frame is very easy to use and creates a floating look with a 3 cm gap to the wall. 1 cut the insulation to the exact size of the map. Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit.

Carefully cut away the part of the poster covering the holes for hanging. We ve listed our favourite ways to hang our wall maps below but before you start take a minute to properly prepare your map. 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.

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. Place the command strips along the edges of the foam board s backside. I liked the poster board because it wasn t too thick and the map still looks like it s on paper. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print.

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