Creating a feature wall with our removable wall decals is a fun and crafty experience.
One of the most common questions we get asked is how to evenly space wall decals in a pattern or line on the wall.
The pattern technique is a trendy and affordable way to give the look and feel of wallpaper. Having the decals evenly spaced is critical to a good end result and we have created an easy step by step method for you to achieve this look.
1. Measure your Wall
Firstly you must measure the height and width of your wall. Most standard walls are either 2.4 or 2.7m high.
2. Decide your spacing
Choose to place your wall decals further apart or close together. Spacing them wider apart will make the pack go further and will be cheaper. However you might achieve a better 'wallpaper look' with more decals placed closer together.
We generally suggest spacing between 30-60cm apart is ideal. This step is a personal choice.
3. Divide it up
Time to divide your wall into columns and rows to create a grid.
In our example below we have a 2.4m x 3m wide wall and we have polka dot decals.. We have used 6 rows and 7 columns. This means our grid sections are 40x 42.8cm. We have used 72 decals in total.
Doing this maths is also a great way to work out how many decals you need to purchase.
4. Your Template
Now to transfer that grid onto your wall. Using a piece of cardboard make a template that is the size of one of your grid sections. In this instance it is 40 x 42.8cm. Each corner of this template will be where you place your decals.
Please note: If you divided your wall evenly into rows and column, your grid sections might not be square. 40cm x 40cm doesn't divide evenly on a 3m wall. Hence why the template size we have created is not a perfect square.
If you want a template that is 40x 40cm make sure to start slightly in from the architrave / wall.
Start from one corner of the wall and work your way along in rows, moving from corner to corner. Using a pencil, mark out the centre and the corner points of the template against your wall. If you want a faster process and don't want to mark your walls, place your decals on the wall as you go along. Remember to keep checking to make sure you template is level!
5. Pattern
The pattern you create is entirely up to you! Uniform patterns are beautiful, but you can get creative by mixing up the types of decals and their sizes. Have fun with it and remember to get in touch with us if you have any questions at all.
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