{"id":6340,"date":"2023-05-17T01:30:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T06:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=6340"},"modified":"2025-07-24T09:09:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:09:31","slug":"custom-wall-decals-see-how-we-went-big-then-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/custom-wall-decals-see-how-we-went-big-then-diy","title":{"rendered":"Custom Wall Decals: See How We Went Big (&#038; Then DIY)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>At Smartpress, custom wall decals are more like custom wall art, with sizes from small to <em>wow, that\u2019s covering the whole wall<\/em>, plus green alternative materials and an easy install for both messaging and decor. And if that\u2019s not enough inspo, our graphic designer Nate Johannes shows you how wall decals gave our own space an upgrade you won\u2019t believe. (Seriously\u2026 it\u2019s larger than life!)<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#wall-to-wall-messaging\">Smartpress offers wall decals in various sizes, shapes and materials<\/a> (including sustainable, paper-based options) that are easy to install and remove. They&#8217;re perfect for branding, decor and messaging across industries.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#so-it-seams\">Designing effective wall decals means considering scale,<\/a> sight lines and viewing distance and choosing overlap seams, where decal pieces overlap each other, or flush seams, where the pieces fit together along the edges.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Smartpress&#8217; graphic designer often sees clients opting for more complex designs with large decals but recommends <a href=\"#q-&amp;-q-with-nate-johannes\">embracing white space and sticking to simplicity to be effective.<\/a><\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ClubKiddo-4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=71dc8efd35604ae6a9e03a58e01de4d7\" alt=\"Custom wall decals covering an entire wall with panels in various colors and printed with Thanks for coming to play and Welcome to the world of Club Kiddo.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.71875%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">black wall decals &#8211; repositionable, 79 x 49&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/0003_SP-2020-12-Java-Relief.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=7e6a8f8d38f39bc2337fe422e0f11ceb\" alt=\"Two hands holding a round wall decal with a custom design in black, red and gray and printed with Java Relief and Wake Up Do Good.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.640625%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">wall decal &#8211; repositionable, 24 x 24&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"wall-to-wall-messaging\">Take Your Messaging From Wall to Wall<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Whether for your office space or as part of your nonprofit\u2019s aesthetic, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/wall-decal\">Wall Decals<\/a> decorate with detail. For indoor use on smooth interior walls and glass surfaces, they feature temporary adhesive that lasts up to 18 months and leaves little to no residue, so you can remove and reapply as the mood strikes &#8211; or as your marketing strategy requires.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Print wall decals in classic vinyl material or make a sustainable choice with our two green alternative materials: Smooth Paper-Based Wall Decal (FSC) and Textured Paper-Based Wall Decal (FSC). They\u2019re &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; paper-based, and give you the option of a smooth gloss finish or a slightly textured, matte one that adds even more interest to your decal.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>As part of our essential business printing services, custom wall decals can be used not just as decor, but also branding and messaging. Think retailers and restaurants, nonprofit spaces and manufacturing facilities, plus church and school classrooms. Basically, it\u2019s like this: have wall, add decal.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Before you do your wall decal printing, get more specs on our eco-friendly options: <a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/sustainable-swap-4-new-green-alternatives-for-eco-friendly-printing\">Sustainable Swap: 4 New Green Alternatives for Eco-Friendly Printing<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style> <div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GfiN2GDJ5gA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Size Up Your Strategy With Digital Die Cutting<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>The thing about custom wall decals at Smartpress is that they can be truly, well, custom. As small or large as you like, in any shape you can think of (hello, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/digital-die-cutting\">digital die cutting<\/a>). For brand logos and mottos, abstract designs and artwork, in one single sheet or a multi-piece masterpiece.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>For our own production facility, we went for large wall decals that doubled as branding and decor. Like most production areas, ours was full of massive white spaces, so large-scale was the only way to go.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And since Smartpress can accommodate any size with our custom printing services, our own decals measuring 120\u2019W x 12\u2019H and 18\u2019W x 18\u2019H were no problem. (Find more on designing for size in the Q&amp;A below!)<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> For any multi-piece project with a final size larger than 149\u2019W x 149\u2019H (yep, that\u2019s in feet), or for decals with cutouts and large quantities, we recommend filling out a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/pages\/custom-quote\">Custom Quote<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_2788-edit-blog.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=fa3e6ab4f7894932ce2d0ab5845a5490\" alt=\"A man standing on an orange lift in a production facility installing a custom wall decal printed with Create in blue and white.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">wall decal &#8211; repositionable, 120 x 12&#8242;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_2776-edit-blog.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=d4713439340274265552000869eedc9b\" alt=\"A man standing on an orange lift smoothing out a blue and white wall decal in a production facility.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"so-it-seams\">Choose Your Own Install Adventure<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>How you install your custom decals depends on how you designed it for online printing. Do you want an overlap seam or a flush seam? Is it a single- or multi-piece design?<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>The most common way to install multi-piece or tiled wall graphics is with an overlap seam, where two adjacent panels fit together and one overlaps the other by a specified amount. This amount can be anywhere from 1\/4&#8243; to 1\u201d, with 1\/2&#8243; being the most common. Typical panel sizes don\u2019t exceed 50\u201dW, so design your content and artwork with that in mind, knowing you\u2019ll have a seam every 50\u201d.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>(<strong>Jargon Alert<\/strong>: A multi-piece design is not necessarily the same as a tiled design. While both have more than one piece, <em><strong>multi-piece<\/strong><\/em> can mean various decals that are applied independent of each other, while <em><strong>tiled<\/strong><\/em> refers to pieces or panels applied with overlapping seams.)<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>With a flush seam, or butt seam, there\u2019s no overlap between adjacent panels &#8211; they\u2019re meant to fit together edge to edge.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>One other thing to consider with wall decals is <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\">bleed<\/a>, which can be confused for an overlap seam (spoiler alert: they\u2019re two different things). A minimum of 1\u201d bleed is required all around the perimeter of your artwork, so be sure to keep important elements at least 1\u201d away from the final size.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And as you might have guessed, installation also depends on size. We recommend having a professional installer apply large or uniquely-shaped decals (like we did). If you\u2019re working with just one small wall decal, however, we\u2019ve got your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/how-to-install-wall-decals\">install instructions right here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Make your seam selection in the Multi-Piece Application dropdown on the Wall Decals page.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>&#8220;W<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e created something dynamic and bold for the space.&#8221;<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"q-&amp;-q-with-nate-johannes\">Q&amp;A with Nate Johannes<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>So you\u2019re ready to print wall decals for your brewery, lobby or facility. Great! Smartpress\u2019 very own graphic designer Nate Johannes spilled his insider secrets on how to create a double-take decal.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Why were you excited to design these custom wall decals?<\/strong><br \/> <em><strong>Nate Johannes:<\/strong><\/em> \u201cI&#8217;ve always enjoyed designing things that are larger than life &#8211; or at least larger than me &#8211; and I love how simply changing a blank wall can transform an entire space. Also, scale is a tool I lean on heavily within my work as a designer, so when I get an opportunity to design something massive, where you can really push the boundaries of size, I get pretty excited.\u201d<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><strong>What are some considerations you had to make when designing for this large scale?<\/strong><br \/> \u201cIt\u2019s important when working on a large-scale project like this to start with a visual audit of the space, taking into account sight lines, obstacles and any constraints that could hinder the overall look of the piece you\u2019re designing.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cAnother big consideration is the distance the graphic will be seen from. With these decals, we wanted them to be seen from across the other side of the production floor (which is huge, by the way), so we created something dynamic and bold for the space &#8211; I&#8217;m talking 12\u2019 tall letters bold!\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Do you have some tips or tricks for designing wall decals of all sizes?<\/strong><br \/> \u201cThere are definitely challenges to designing something on a 27\u201d monitor that will end up being on a 27\u2019 wall. Enter our trusty design tool: scale. If you\u2019re able to add an element into your layout, like a silhouette of a person, it\u2019ll immediately help establish a sense of scale that\u2019ll help translate how big different elements are coming across within the design.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cSide note, there also seems to be a tendency to add more things to a design when there\u2019s more real estate to work with, so consideration of whitespace becomes even more important as the scale of the design gets bigger. Try to harness your inner simplicity.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><strong>Why is it important to install elements like these in a production or manufacturing environment? What impact do they make?<\/strong><br \/> \u201cWe\u2019re all good at picking up the vibe of spaces we enter, consciously or subconsciously, even if we&#8217;ve never been there before. We\u2019re constantly monitoring our surroundings, and retailers around the world know this well. Just take a look around the next time you\u2019re in a grocery store, clothing boutique or hotel lobby.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cAll the spaces, all the walls have been considered for maximum impact. When you can bring visual interest into what once was a plain white wall, everyone entering will have a richer experience in that space, too.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>How do you feel about the final result?<\/strong><br \/> \u201cI&#8217;m pretty dang excited about how the final product turned out! The quality of the print is top-notch and I couldn&#8217;t be more thrilled with the overall result. After seeing this piece IRL, it is clear that a great deal of thought and effort went into ensuring it was perfect.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Have more questions? We\u2019re the online printer that\u2019s got your answers: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-faq\/wall-decals-faq\">Wall Decals FAQ<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you can bring visual interest into what once was a plain white wall, everyone entering will have a richer experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <div style=\"padding: 100% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Blog 1x1_1\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/827522624?h=5999fc8943&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div> <p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>That\u2019s a <del>Wrap<\/del> Custom Decal From Smartpress<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Whether as part of your business signage or nonprofit decor, custom wall decals give you a chance to showcase messaging, marketing, even values and culture. 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