How To Hang A Laminated Wall Map

The directions on the package were sufficient for us.

How to hang a laminated wall map.

At the time of publication the most recent version of the national geographic world map mural is 2013. The aluminium suspension system can also be used for a rope suspension. The frame is put onto the back of your plate with the included glue. Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit.

A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful. Check the fit and alignment. Use tacks but only put the sides of the tacks on it not the point. Place the command strips along the edges of the foam board s backside.

One end of the rope is hooked under the rail of the plate. 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. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print. Spray the adhesive to half the board then unroll.

Then let the map roll up. If your poster or map is too heavy for this method you can do a similar thing on the front. We ve listed our favourite ways to hang our wall maps below but before you start take a minute to properly prepare your map. Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface.

Dry fit to the foamcore clip one short side of the map to the short edge of the foamcore. The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper. Gently roll it in the opposite direction it was packed in to take out some of its natural curvature. Then it has to rest for 24 hours before hanging it up.