Using the microfiber/lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) clean off all dust, oil, and dirt from your install surface. 

Apply the rubbing alcohol directly to the cloth rather than to your surface - this help you control how damp the surface gets and to avoid over saturating it.

With the backing still on, hold your mural up to your install surface to make sure it fits correctly. We recommend using a level here if you are trying to install your mural in a straight line. 

With large murals that have more than one panel, start with the far left one and work your way to the right. Murals with more than one panel will have each one clearly labeled starting with the #1 on the far left panel. 

You may want to temporarily tape the mural to the surface using masking or painters tape - this will help give you a better idea of how it will look when installed and how any panels might overlap with each other. 

Once you are happy with the placement, remove everything from the install surface (any mural sections you taped up, hanging art, nails, tacts, etc.) and get ready to start sticking! 

If you have a mural with more than one panel, start with the far left one. Peel away about six inches of the paper backing from along the top edge of your mural and use a pair of scissors to cut off the backing.  This swill leave you with an exposed section of the self adhesive mural back. 

Place the mural against the surface and carefully position it - this is where that other person really comes in handy. Once you are happy with placement use can start using your Ink Monstr squeegee to firmly stick your mural to the wall. 

Starting from the line where you cut away the paper backing, place your squeegee in the center of the mural panel. Working from the center outwards slide your squeegee at an angle along the mural surface, affixing it to the wall. Slide your squeegee first to the far left edge, lift if from the surface and return to the middle, then slide it out to the far right edge.  Repeat until the full section of exposed self adhesive back is firmly stuck to the install surface. 

Once the mural's top edge is securely attached to the wall/install surface, pull down on the paper backing to expose about two more feet of the self adhesive back. You can cut the backing off again or just fold it down out of your way - whatever works best for you. Working on one section at a time continue pushing outward from the center of the mural in firm, smooth motions until you reach the bottom edge. 

When using your squeegee,  always work from the center outwards. This helps to prevent air pockets and  keep your mural centered. Be sure to angle your squeegee towards the direction you are sliding it to maximize the squeegee to mural surface area. 

If your mural has more then one panel they will need to be overlapped. 

Where two sections come together there is a one inch area of overlap on each panel, where the image is the same on both. This is to make it easier to line up the image and makes your artwork appear continuous. 

Make sure to carefully position your panels before you begin pulling away the backing, that way you'll be more confident when you start to stick it!

If there is any extra material along the mural's edges (such as along the bottom) or covering up things like light switches or outlets, trim it away with a sharp blade. 

To ensure a smooth, clean cut use a very sharp blade such as an Exacto knife, new box cutter, or other razor blade like cutting device. 

Step back and appreciate your work for years to come! 

Caring for your mural is easier than a painted wall - just dust it occasionally and spot clean with a lint free cloth.