Print the mural. Skip the scaffolding.

The job

Hand-painted murals take skilled painters days or weeks, and photographic designs are hard to paint at all. Wallpaper and vinyl need seams and cannot go on every surface.

How a wall printer works

The printer stands in front of the wall on a track or wheels. A print head moves up and down a vertical rail, printing one vertical strip at a time, and the machine steps sideways to the next strip. It prints from a normal image file, so any photo or design can become a wall.

Surfaces and inks

Wall printers print on painted plaster and drywall, tiles, glass, wood, canvas and metal. UV-curable ink cures instantly and resists wear; water-based ink has less odour for occupied spaces. A primer coat improves colour and adhesion on porous walls.

Building a business on it

Many buyers run mural services for homes, schools, restaurants and shops, and print logos on office walls. A UV flatbed printer adds small objects such as phone cases, signs and gifts to the same business. Our wall printer guide covers running costs and what to check before buying.