11-06-2010, 08:26 AM
The background arrived today. Two pieces each 1' by 6 1/2'. Two methods of installation are proposed
a. like a wallpaper with wallpaper glue
b. like a poster with adhesive pads
In the same instructions a warning is given because the background is printed with a process similar to inkjet and any moisture will ruin it.
With that warning in mind I decided to get some poster pads. That worked fines except the pads need to be rubbed for about 5 - 10 seconds for full adhesive strength. You can easy spot where I did rub a pad under the background...
It is not perfect but the overall impression is much better than before. Given the easy installation (I did not ruin the wall) it is a success. We will see if it still sticks to the wall morrow morning.
![[Image: Img_0400.jpg?t=1289053212]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/In%20the%20South/Img_0400.jpg?t=1289053212)
![[Image: Img_0401.jpg?t=1289053235]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/In%20the%20South/Img_0401.jpg?t=1289053235)
![[Image: Img_0402.jpg?t=1289053264]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/In%20the%20South/Img_0402.jpg?t=1289053264)
btw. It is a good feeling to look at the harbor of Hamburg where my origins are while I live in the deep south now. They choose a part of the harbor that is very similar to Willmington with the typical container terminal cranes.
a. like a wallpaper with wallpaper glue
b. like a poster with adhesive pads
In the same instructions a warning is given because the background is printed with a process similar to inkjet and any moisture will ruin it.
With that warning in mind I decided to get some poster pads. That worked fines except the pads need to be rubbed for about 5 - 10 seconds for full adhesive strength. You can easy spot where I did rub a pad under the background...
It is not perfect but the overall impression is much better than before. Given the easy installation (I did not ruin the wall) it is a success. We will see if it still sticks to the wall morrow morning.
btw. It is a good feeling to look at the harbor of Hamburg where my origins are while I live in the deep south now. They choose a part of the harbor that is very similar to Willmington with the typical container terminal cranes.
Reinhard