Digital print gives interior designers almost unlimited freedom: a client’s own photography as a wallcovering, a hand-drawn pattern scaled to fit a stairwell, artwork commissioned to match a palette exactly. The challenge comes after installation, when the design has to live with the people using the space. Understanding finishing options helps you specify printed elements that look as good at handover as they did in the visual.
Three questions to settle early
1. Permanent or changeable?
If the client is likely to refresh the scheme, or the property is leased, consider Phototex. It is a printable self-adhesive woven fabric that removes in one piece without surface damage and can be repositioned and reused. It does not suffer from edge curl, weakened adhesive or peeling, and it is easy to install, so the client does not need specialist installers to make a change.
2. How hard will the surface work?
Hallways, kitchens, bars and children’s rooms all expose printed surfaces to knocks, splashes and cleaning. Ask your printer whether the work can be finished with Landor Liquid Lamination. The Colourjet coating helps protect against water, chemicals and abrasion, and its integrated UV inhibitors help guard against premature fading, which is useful in rooms with large windows or rooflights.
3. What finish suits the room?
Coatings can alter sheen and colour depth. A glossier finish can make a dramatic mural more vivid, while lower sheen may suit a calm bedroom or a wall lit by spotlights. Always ask to see a coated sample of the actual design on the actual media.
Elements you might specify
- Bespoke printed wallpaper and feature walls
- Large-format artwork and photography
- Printed panels for joinery, headboards or screens
- Removable graphics for show homes and staged properties
- Courtyard and garden wall murals
Specification notes
We do not publish fire ratings, washability classes or similar certifications for our coatings. Where a project requires them, confirm with the wallcovering media manufacturer and the printer. Solvent coatings do not suit every substrate or ink, so build a sample stage into your programme rather than discovering a problem at installation.
Browse our applications for more detail on hospitality, offices, homes and other settings.
Working on a scheme with printed elements? Give us a ring on 01252 624 411 and we can point you towards suitable materials, or put your printer in touch with us.