The jungle mural that delights a three-year-old will probably be embarrassing by the time they are ten. Children’s rooms go through more redecorations than any other room in the house, and each one usually means stripping wallpaper or repainting. Printed wall graphics that remove cleanly make those changes far less of a job.
Designs that grow with the child
Phototex is a printable self-adhesive woven fabric that removes in one piece without damaging the wall underneath. It can also be repositioned and reused, so a favourite character can move from above the cot to above the bed. Because it is easy to install, parents can put it up themselves rather than booking a decorator, and it does not suffer from edge curl or peeling that would tempt small fingers.
Popular uses include:
- Full-wall scenes such as forests, oceans or space
- Personalised name panels and growth charts
- Alphabet, number and map designs for learning
- Individual characters or animals arranged around a room
- Themed panels in playrooms that change with each new interest
Coping with sticky hands
Walls in children’s rooms inevitably pick up marks. For printed wall graphics that need to be wiped regularly, a protective coating may help. Colourjet is a solvent coating that protects prints from water, chemicals and abrasion. Whether it is appropriate depends on the media and ink used, and coating should always be tested on a sample before production. Ask us if you are a printer considering coated wall graphics for this market.
Important points for parents and printers
We do not make child-safety, toy-safety or similar certification claims for our materials. Wall graphics are décor, not toys, and should be treated that way. Sensible precautions include:
- Allowing any coated print to dry fully, and the room to air, before a child uses it.
- Keeping small separate pieces out of reach of babies and toddlers.
- Applying graphics to clean, dry, sound walls; test on freshly painted or textured surfaces first.
- Checking with suppliers if a project, such as a commercial nursery, has particular material requirements.
For nurseries and childcare settings
Commercial nurseries and play centres use printed graphics to create welcoming spaces. The same benefits apply: designs can be refreshed without redecorating, and installation can happen over a weekend without specialist installers. Confirm any building or regulatory requirements with the setting’s management before specifying materials.
Want to offer removable children’s wall art to your customers? Contact us to request Phototex details and samples.