A wall printer is a digital device that prints designs and illustrations directly onto surfaces such as walls, glass and wood. It uses inkjet technology to spray ink onto the surface of the material through high-precision nozzles, resulting in a high-resolution image. Commonly used UV inks dry quickly and are waterproof, wear-resistant and fade-resistant. This makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor decoration, advertising and artistic creation. Unlike traditional printing, it does not require plate making and can be customized, so it is widely used in homes, businesses and public places.

Where should the wall art be printed?

The placement of wall art should be considered based on the room’s function, visual impact, and environment. Here are some examples of recommended placements:

Living Room: Landscape paintings, abstract paintings, family photos, etc., behind the sofa or on the TV wall, are ideal for creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Bedroom: Choose soothing colors and natural patterns for the headboard or the wall facing the bed to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Dining Room/Kitchen: Plant and food motifs are suitable for the wall near the table. Berry and coffee motifs are recommended for the kitchen.

Commercial Spaces: Hotel lobbies, cafe entrances, or office reception areas can be printed with branded motifs, artwork, etc.

Exterior Walls: Suitable for street art, advertising, etc. Use weather-resistant ink for better durability.

Recommendation: Choose a flat, moisture-free wall and avoid direct sunlight. Use a measuring tool for accurate alignment.

What size wall art piece should I choose?

The size choice depends on the size of the space, the wall ratio and your decoration requirements.

Wall ratio:

Large walls (such as living rooms): 1.5m x 1m to 3m x 2m, taking up two-thirds of the wall area.

Small and medium-sized walls (such as bedrooms): 0.6m x 0.4m to 1.2m x 0.8m.

Narrow walls (such as hallways): 0.3m x 1m or 0.5m x 1.5m.

Function of the space:

Family: Choose large size (1.2m x 0.8m or more) for living rooms, medium size (0.6m x 0.4m) for bedrooms.

Business: Choose extra large size (2m x 1.5m or more) for hotel lobbies, 0.8m x 0.6m for small shops.

Budget and equipment:

Wall-mounted printers are usually 1.8m to 3m wide, and larger sizes require splicing, which increases the cost.

If you have a limited budget, you can also choose a small size (0.5m×0.5m) for partial decoration.

Suggestion: Use a cardboard to simulate the size, check the overall proportions, make sure it matches the proportions of your furniture (ex: the width is 2/3 of the sofa).

How to choose wall art?

Style:
Modern minimalist: abstract geometric patterns or monochrome.
Vintage: oil paintings or floral patterns.
Nature: landscape paintings or animal themes.
Custom: family photos or hand-drawn patterns.
Color:
Make sure the color matches the main color of the room (e.g. white patterns on blue walls).
Use the color wheel to choose complementary or adjacent colors.
Theme and emotion:
Choose inspirational patterns for the living room and cartoon patterns for the kids’ room.
Make sure the emotion matches, such as tranquility or liveliness.
Quality:
Digital files should have a resolution of at least 300dpi to avoid blurriness.
Choose patterns with lots of details.
Culture:
Consider feng shui, for example, auspicious landscape paintings for a Chinese-style home.

How to start a wall art printing business?

Market research:
Target customers: families, hotels, offices
Competitor analysis and differentiation (customization, etc.)
Equipment preparation:
Purchase a wall printer
Purchase UV ink and primer
Introduce design software such as Photoshop
Skills training:
Learn printer operation, maintenance, and wall treatment
Operation:
Provide on-site or studio services, including design and construction
Collaborate with interior decoration companies and designers
Promotion:
Online: Build a website and post case studies on Douyin
Offline: Exhibit at home decoration exhibitions, provide free samples
After-sales service: Provide repair or cleaning services
Compliance:
Ensure that equipment is certified as environmentally friendly
Apply for business license
Solution: Start small and gradually expand, targeting families and small businesses

Wall printers use inkjet technology to produce high-quality wall art pieces, perfect for unique decoration. Printing position should be balanced between function and visual effect, size should be balanced between space and budget, and artwork should be in harmony with style and color. Printing business requires comprehensive planning from equipment to promotion, and medium-sized print pieces are the most popular. Inkjet printers are the first choice for art printing, especially wall printers.