Printed Office Wallpaper – How To Bring Your Office Space to Life
If you’ve just moved into a new office, chances are you’re surrounded by plain white walls and looking for ways to bring them to life. Enter printed office wallpaper.
Adding bespoke printed wallpaper to your office can offer a range of benefits, including:
- Inspiring and motivating your team
- Giving visiting clients an immediate sense of your brand
- Showcasing your work and unique selling points
- Hiding unattractive walls or breaking up large single-coloured surfaces
Types of Printed Office Wall Coverings
Easy Remove – If you don’t plan to keep your office signage up for long, might need to reposition them, or want to avoid wall damage, consider Metamark MD-WR. This is a fantastic repositionable option for office wall art.
Paste On – For a seamless, long-lasting option, we recommend Digimura. This premium, fabric-backed polyester wallcovering is durable and can be installed as a single piece, eliminating visible joins. However, note that removal may cause wall damage, which is worth considering if you’re renting your office short term.
Multiple Drops – A popular choice when there are obstructions or when additional protection is needed via lamination. In this case, we suggest a self-adhesive vinyl product. At Lavastar, we can print panels up to 1600mm wide, so joins or graphic overlaps should be factored into the design.
Things to Consider to Avoid Issues with Your Custom Office Wallpaper
Preparation – For best adhesion when using self-adhesive printed wallpapers, we recommend preparing the wall first with a paste-on primer such as Bulldog. This should be applied the day before installation.
Paint – If your office walls have been freshly painted, avoid installing graphics immediately. The paint needs time to “gas off,” which can take up to a week. Installing too soon may cause the wallpaper to peel away.
File Quality – Always request a print proof from Lavastar before proceeding. This helps prevent printing low-quality or pixelated artwork and ensures colours align with your brand. We prefer vector files for maximum sharpness.
Wall Condition – If your goal is to cover a damaged wall, it’s best to have one of our team members inspect it first. The surface must be in good condition to ensure proper adhesion.
Taking Your Office Branding to the Next Level
While printed wall graphics can transform your workspace, they can sometimes appear flat or one-dimensional. To add depth and impact, consider incorporating a built-up feature logo or flat-cut lettering applied on top of the wallpaper.
Although this can increase costs slightly, it’s an excellent way to create a standout feature wall—especially in your office entrance or reception area.
