School walls take more punishment than almost any other interior. Bags swing into them, hands trail along them and displays are pinned up, taken down and replaced every term. Yet good printed displays can make a real difference to a learning environment, whether it is a reading corner mural, a science timeline or clear signage that helps visitors find reception.
Common education projects
- Corridor and stairwell murals
- Subject-themed classroom walls
- School values and achievement boards in the entrance hall
- Library and reading area graphics
- Wayfinding across large campuses
- Open day and prospectus displays
Displays that change with the curriculum
Topics rotate and classrooms change hands, so many displays only need to stay up for a term or a year. Phototex printable self-adhesive fabric suits this well. It can be repositioned during fitting, removed in one piece without damaging the wall and reused elsewhere. It does not suffer from edge curl or peeling, and because it is easy to install, site staff can put it up during holidays without specialist installers.
Protecting permanent graphics
For murals and signs intended to stay for the long term, a protective coating helps. Landor Liquid Lamination adds a protective layer for durability, and Colourjet helps printed surfaces resist water, chemicals and abrasion, with UV inhibitors against premature fading. That makes it easier for cleaning staff to wipe away marks without damaging the image, and keeps colours brighter in sunny corridors.
Test the coating with the cleaning products your school uses, and on the specific print media, before a large installation. Solvent coatings do not suit every substrate or ink.
Before you commission
Education buildings often have specific requirements for materials used on walls, particularly in escape routes. We do not make fire-rating or safety-certification claims for our products, so check what your estates team or local authority requires and confirm suitability with the media supplier. Also bear in mind:
- Self-adhesive graphics need clean, sound wall surfaces; test on painted blockwork or plaster first.
- Lower-sheen finishes reduce glare on text that pupils need to read.
- Planning installation for half-term or holidays avoids disruption.
If you print for schools or manage an education estate, phone us on 01252 624 411 and we can talk through which approach fits each part of the building.