The short answer
We install wall and ceiling murals in North Lauderdale homes, from kids' themes to photographic landscapes. We measure for the print order, smooth and prime the wall, then hang numbered panels to a level line, typically finishing one wall in a day.
Families in North Lauderdale are often the ones asking us about murals, and the requests are wonderfully varied: an underwater scene for a toddler's room, a soccer stadium for a teenager, a moody forest for a home office, a soft cloud ceiling over a crib. Murals also show up in living rooms and townhome stairwells as a single bold statement. Whatever the image, the work behind it is the same: measure precisely, prepare a wall that will not betray the print, and hang each panel so the picture reads as one continuous scene. We install murals throughout ZIP 33068, roughly nine miles southwest of our Pompano Beach base, and this page explains how.
Planning a mural for a child's room
Kids' rooms are the most common mural project we see in the city, and they come with a few practical considerations. Children grow quickly, so a theme that delights a four-year-old may embarrass a ten-year-old. Choosing a mural printed on nonwoven backing, hung over primer, means it can come down in large pieces when tastes change, without damaging the drywall.
Durability matters too. Murals with a washable or vinyl-coated surface can handle crayons, sticky hands and the occasional sports ball. Placement is worth a thought: the wall behind the bed or opposite the door gives the biggest impact, while a wall with a desk or dresser against it hides much of the image.
- Choose a washable or coated surface for younger children
- Pick a nonwoven base so the mural removes cleanly later
- Keep the focal point above bed or dresser height
- Consider a ceiling mural for nurseries
Bigger statements: living rooms and stairwells
Adults get in on the fun as well. A wide landscape or abstract mural across a living room wall can replace a collection of framed art. In two-story townhomes, a mural running up the stair wall uses a tall, otherwise empty space and is seen every time someone goes up or down. These larger walls need extra planning so the horizon or main subject lands at a natural eye level from the most common viewpoint.
Tall stair walls also take more setup. We bring the right ladders and planks to work safely on the slope, and we check panel alignment at the top, middle and bottom before committing to the next piece.
Measuring and ordering the print
We recommend booking a measure before ordering a custom mural. We record the wall's width and height at several points, since floors and ceilings in many homes are slightly uneven. You then get exact dimensions to give the printer, with extra image around each edge for trimming.
If you already ordered, send the spec sheet. We will check the panel sizes against the wall and let you know if the print will fall short or if a focal point is likely to land behind furniture or an outlet.
Prep and installation in block homes
Most houses in North Lauderdale have concrete block exterior walls with drywall or plaster inside. Photographic prints and smooth gradients expose dents, texture and old patches, so we fill, sand and skim as needed. A wallpaper primer follows, giving the adhesive a consistent surface and making later removal easier.
Panels are laid out in order and checked against each other before anything is pasted. The first one goes up on a laser or plumb line rather than following a corner. Each subsequent panel is matched at the seam, smoothed outward, and checked for drift. Trimming at the ceiling and baseboard happens only after the full width is in place, and outlets are cut out last with the power off.
Looking after the finished mural
Give the adhesive a few days before pushing furniture against the wall. Keep the room's air conditioning steady, especially during the humid wet season from May through October, since big swings in humidity are what make seams lift.
Clean washable murals with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, and dust others lightly. If a seam starts to lift, call us early; a quick fix is simple before an edge catches and tears.
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