Wall murals have been around for thousands of years. The first cave dwellers depicted daily life by scratching images into their surroundings. Wall murals continue to remain popular today.
Typically, wall murals are found in public spaces, government buildings or corporate environments. This is due primarily to the high cost of a custom installation. Depending upon where you live, and the quality of the artist, a custom wall mural can cost several thousand dollars. Rolled, adhesive murals (similar to wallpaper), are also fairly expensive and are not without their installation challenges.
Fasade Wall Panels
One alternative to a custom painted wall mural is Fasade wall panels. Made of decorative vinyl, Fasade wall panels bring beauty and value to any room in your home. With their textured aesthetic, these panels add depth and interest to any surrounding. Each panel measures 4’ x 8’ feet so it is easy to quickly cover 32 square feet of space. To install, simply apply construction adhesive to the back of each panel and press firmly against the surface you wish you cover.
Fasade wall panels are available in a number of designs ranging from classically traditional to contemporary or even industrial. Finishes run the gamut from clean, elegant whites that stand on their own. Or, they can be painted anything from muted, matte finishes to metallics that coordinate beautifully with appliances or other fixtures. It’s easy to cut Fasade wall panels to accommodate outlet covers, switch plates and other architectural features. Just use a scissors or snips. Matching trims are available to put the finishing touch on each project.
If you’re looking for an alternative to a costly custom wall mural, consider Fasade wall panels for your next project. For ideas on how to use them in your home, check out our photo galleries.
What do you think about customizing your space with a wall mural or wall panel? Let me know in the comments!
Have you seen wallpaper lately? Not the one on your smartphone, actual wall coverings for your walls.
According to Better Homes & Gardens, it’s a trend that’s back in a big way. But forget what you remember about your great grandmother’s dining room. It’s time to reconsider wallpaper and wall coverings. Today’s wallpaper styles are fantastically fresh, so you’re sure to find a pattern that appeals to your particular design aesthetic. There are even companies that allow you to create your own wallpaper design, send the file electronically and have it printed on different types of media for a custom, one-of-a-kind product.
Wallpaper prices vary greatly from $150 to $500 per square foot. You can purchase it at a big box home improvement store, but your choices may be limited. Interior decorators have access to hundreds of books filled with patterns and you can take them home and see what they look like in your home before committing.
Cutting, pasting, trimming and hanging wallpaper can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never done it before. Consider enlisting a friend or family member if you go this route, as an extra set of hands comes in, well, handy. Read this guide for some good tips on how to do the job right.
Most designers recommend not wallpapering whole rooms from floor to ceiling. Instead, consider these unique, eye-catching options:
- A bookcase backing
- An accent wall – particularly striking on an unconventionally-shaped wall in the room
- Highlight a piece of furniture like a coffee table or desk top
- A small space, such as an entryway or powder room
If you want to avoid some of the hassles of hanging wallpaper, consider wall panels. Fasade wall panels come in 4’x8’ sheets in traditional, modern and contemporary patterns. They install easily with construction-grade adhesive and are offered in a variety of colors, including a white you can paint to custom match your decor.
What do you think about wallpaper? Love it or hate, let us know in the comments!
Our Fasade wall panels were featured in two episodes of the show Restaurant Impossible. Chef Robert Irvine and his team tackled Angelos in Woodstock, Ill., and Edibles (now Hurley’s American Grille) in Horsham, Pa.
According to the show’s website: “Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible. But Chef Robert Irvine is ready to take on the challenge. He’ll channel MacGyver and use a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from complete collapse. Can one man, in two days, with just $10,000, turn the tide of a failing restaurant and pave the road to a successful future? Find out as Robert Irvine takes on Restaurant: Impossible.”
Designer Lynn Kegan used our Fasade Rings wall panels for Angelos. He also accented the counter with our Hammered panels. Fasade Waves wall panels were used in the Edibles redo. They both look beautiful. Lynn’s been getting a ton of inquiries from viewers on where you can buy our products so I’ll reiterate that. You can buy them online at DIY Decor Store.
Lynn said he and his crew were pretty amazed at how quick and easy Fasade wall panels are to install, something they appreciated on such a tight schedule. That’s great to hear, since we try to write our installation guides in such a way that even an inexperienced DIY’er will have no problem working with our products. We also have online videos that show the process, if you’re more of a visual learner.
Check out the shows online when you get a chance and let me know what you think in the comments!
