Can you paint over the print?
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Yes. Our print can be painted over, typically requiring 2 to 3 coats.
We can print images on any painted wall, regardless of coats.
We can update your wall image(s) every year, contact us after painting.
How does it work? What is a vertical wall printer?
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We print directly onto your wall with UV ink using an upright industrial machine that is gear driven on aluminum rails. Our machine prints on materials that refuse traditional wall coverings and uses laser measurements to remain extremely accurate. We start with your provided image, or source a high-resolution image online of your choice, then upscale that digital image with AI. The higher the resolution of image, the better print quality we can achieve. We then bring in our printer and let Arthur go to work!
Vertical wall printer technology represents a paradigm shift in how we conceive and execute surface design. Its blend of precision, efficiency, durability, and unparalleled customization capabilities positions it as an indispensable tool for a wide array of applications—from enhancing corporate spaces to transforming commercial environments and creating large-scale public art.
What makes you different?
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Attention to detail. Our printer is gear and pinion driven, uses dual lasers to maintain printing measurements and has a first of it’s kind pressurized ink system; our vertical wall printing competition relies on gravity fed ink, old technology. Relying on gravity results in prints that typically fade out during large printing; their machine simply isn’t up to the task. Washington Wall Art has waited over a year for this specific machine to be produced and released. Our printer uses the top of the line Ricoh print heads, and we print white prior to printing color, ensuring accurate image tones. Our entire system moves linear on rails ensuring accurate printing. We have the ability to print extremely tall images, and width is unlimited.
Traditional wall coverings peel, bubble and crack under pressure. We use UV cured ink, that becomes a part of your wall and will last a very long time. Here at Washing Wall Art, we combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
How can I contact you?
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We prefer email contact, as we dedicate all of our attention to the project we’re working on. You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
What’s the advantage of vertical wall printing over traditional wall coverings?
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Unrivaled Customization: Provides limitless design freedom, enabling the creation of truly unique and personalized wall art that traditional methods cannot replicate.
Exceptional Quality and Precision: Delivers high-resolution prints, often achieving photo-quality output, with crisp details and accurate color reproduction.
Operational Efficiency: Significantly reduces project timelines compared to manual painting or conventional wallpaper application, leading to substantial savings in labor and resources.
Superior Durability: UV-curable inks ensure prints that are highly resistant to environmental factors, maintaining their vibrancy for years (typically 8-10 years indoors, 2-5 years outdoors).
Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness: For large-scale or recurring projects, the efficiency and durability of wall printing translate into superior long-term economic advantages.
Simplified Maintenance: Printed surfaces are generally easy to clean and designed to withstand the rigors of daily wear and tear.
Eco-Conscious Solutions: Many modern systems utilize environmentally friendly inks with minimal VOC emissions, supporting sustainable practices.
How do you move your printing machine around? Can you go through door and elevator openings? How about stairs?
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We use a dolly that specifically tilts our machine at a 45-degree angle to keep our total height under 6 feet tall while moving around to new locations on the job site. This allows us onto elevators and through most doorways with ease. We do not use stairs; however, we have a ramp for small 1 or 2 stair entryways.
Does your machine work on exterior walls?
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Washington Wall Art is upfront and honest. Large outdoor murals exposed to greater than 50% constant, direct sunlight are often a better application for traditional painted murals over vertical wall printing for several reasons:
Superior UV durability: Professional exterior mural paints are specifically formulated to withstand years of intense ultraviolet exposure. While exterior UV inks used in vertical wall printing are durable, constant direct sunlight can gradually cause colors—especially reds, oranges, and yellows—to fade faster than high-quality mural paints.
Longer service life: A professionally painted mural can often be restored, repainted, or touched up over decades. A printed image typically requires reprinting if fading or damage becomes significant.
Thermal expansion: Exterior walls experience continuous expansion and contraction from daily heating and cooling. Hand-painted murals tend to tolerate these movements well, whereas printed ink on some surfaces may show wear sooner depending on the substrate and environmental conditions.
Weather resistance: Painted murals are generally more forgiving in environments with heavy rain, snow, wind, and prolonged sun exposure. Many muralists also apply protective anti-graffiti and UV clear coats to further extend longevity.
Maintenance: Small areas of a painted mural can usually be touched up by the artist without affecting the surrounding artwork. Matching an aged printed image for repairs can be more challenging.
That being said, vertical wall printing still has significant advantages in covered areas in many situations:
It can reproduce photographic-quality images and intricate graphics that are nearly impossible to paint by hand.
Installation is much faster, often completed in hours rather than days or weeks.
It provides consistent, repeatable branding for logos, signage, and corporate graphics.
Modern exterior UV inks can still provide several years of outdoor performance, especially when protected from all-day direct southern exposure or enhanced with a clear UV protective coating.
For Washington Wall Art, a practical recommendation is to use vertical wall printing for commercial branding, detailed graphics, photorealistic images, only on exterior walls with coverage and with partial sun exposure. Our machine can not be in direct sunlight, therefor we recommend traditional painted murals for large artistic installations that receive intense, all-day direct sunlight and are expected to remain vibrant for decades with periodic restoration. Washington Wall Art focuses on interior walls and recommends hiring a local artist for exteriors.