How To Hang A Laminated Wall Map

We ve listed our favourite ways to hang our wall maps below but before you start take a minute to properly prepare your map.

How to hang a laminated wall map.

Dry fit to the foamcore clip one short side of the map to the short edge of the foamcore. The aluminium suspension system can also be used for a rope suspension. Pull it out of the tube and lay it on a clean flat surface. You don t need any additional materials.

At the time of publication the most recent version of the national geographic world map mural is 2013. Gently roll it in the opposite direction it was packed in to take out some of its natural curvature. 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.

Then it has to rest for 24 hours before hanging it up. The mural is actually three latex coated panels that are hung like wallpaper. 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. One end of the rope is hooked under the rail of the plate.

The directions on the package were sufficient for us. A couple of rolls should do it but please be careful. Use two nails or screws in the wall to hang up your print. Easiest picture hanging ever.

Then let the map roll up. Spray the adhesive to half the board then unroll. Check the fit and alignment. Decide where you are hanging your map then measure and mark the wall lightly where the top corners will hit.