Question 1

Can you print custom designs or images provided by the customer?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We specialize in custom designs. You can provide your own artwork, logos, or images, or work with our design team to create a unique mural. Our team will review your design to ensure it’s suitable for printing and can make adjustments if needed.

Question 2

What types of surfaces can your vertical wall printer work on?

Accepted Answer

Our vertical wall printers can print on a wide range of surfaces, including drywall, plaster, brick, concrete, wood, glass, and metal.

Question 3

Is the ink safe and environmentally friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we use eco-friendly, UV-curable inks that are non-toxic, odorless, and safe for all environments.

Question 4

How long does it take the ink to dry?

Accepted Answer

UV lights integrated into our wall printer’s printhead instantly cure the ink with each pass, ensuring your mural is nearly dry upon completion. The printed surface may feel slightly tacky for about an hour post-printing, but the ink is fully adhered and won’t transfer if touched. No additional drying time is required!

Question 5

Can you print on curved surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Our printer is designed to print exclusively on vertically oriented surfaces. However, this limitation is easily overcome with our custom mounting system, which allows us to position most objects vertically during printing. We can print on a variety of surfaces, including doors, tables, canvases, sheet metal, fabrics, and glass. After printing, the object can be returned to any orientation.

Unfortunately, our printer cannot accommodate significantly curved or graded surfaces due to its design limitations.

Question 6

What if my wall has obstacles (plugs, switches, pillars, etc)?

Accepted Answer

During our site visit to measure your space for printing, we’ll identify any obstacles, such as light switches, outlets, internet jacks, electrical panels, cracks, damage, or windows. We can work around these by designing the mural to accommodate them, taping over them during printing, or arranging for their temporary removal and reinstallation after printing. Our team ensures your mural is perfectly tailored to your space!

Question 7

How easy is it to clean? Can I use cleaners and solvents?

Accepted Answer

The UV ink we use cures and hardens on the wall or printed surface, providing excellent durability. You can clean the print directly with wet wipes, isopropyl alcohol, Simple Green, soap and water, sprays, or other industrial cleaning products without damaging the surface.

Question 8

How is wall printing different from vinyl wall decals or hand painted murals?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl decals are applied with an adhesive backing, which can peel, bubble, or fade over time. Hand painted murals can take days or weeks to finish, and make it harder to guarantee an exact match to a photo, logo, or fine detail. Inkslate prints directly on the wall itself using UV-cured ink. No adhesive to fail, no waiting on paint to dry between coats, and your design reproduces accurately, usually finished in a single day.

Question 9

How much does a custom wall mural cost in Kingwood or Houston?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on wall size, surface type, and design complexity. Normally ranging from $18-$30 a sq/ft. If you have a question about your design or live outside the normal service range and are interested in a mural/graphics. Please email us at info@inkslatedesign.com so we can assist.

Question 10

How long does a wall mural installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most projects are completed in a single install visit. Larger scope or multi-site installs could need additional days dependent on total area being covered.

Question 11

What happens to the mural if I move or repaint?

Accepted Answer

You can paint right over it! Once it's covered, it's like the mural was never there. If you move and want the same design in your space, we'll have to print it again there, since the mural is printed directly on that specific wall.

Question 12

Will a mural/graphic hold up in a gym or locker room with heat and humidity?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our uv-cured ink is damage-resistant and built to handle high traffic, high moisture environments like gyms, and locker rooms without peeling or bubbling.

Question 13

Can you work around our church's schedule and budget?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Most installs are done in a single visit, so we typically work around service times and events with advanced notice. Because pricing is based on wall size and design complexity, we're happy to talk through options that fit your budget.

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