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.

How to hang a laminated wall map.

Then let the map roll up. The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper. 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.

Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit. 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. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print.

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. You don t need any additional materials. Dry fit to the foamcore clip one short side of the map to the short edge of the foamcore. Easiest picture hanging ever.

Gently roll it in the opposite direction it was packed in to take out some of its natural curvature. The directions on the package were sufficient for us. The aluminium suspension system can also be used for a rope suspension. 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.

Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface. 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.