Large format graphics that are built to last, not just to look good at launch
Scale changes everything in print. A colour, a material, a finish that works perfectly at A4 behaves completely differently at three metres wide. We help clients understand what will actually perform at scale, in their specific environment, before production starts — so the result looks as good in three years as it does on day one.
Where large format graphics earn their place
Large format is not just about size. It is about transformation. The right installation does not just fill a wall — it changes how a space feels, how people move through it, and how a brand is perceived the moment someone walks in.
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Environmental wall graphics and murals
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School and educational corridor graphics
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Hotel lobby and reception installations
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Development hoardings and site branding
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Entrance and reception feature walls
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Wayfinding systems at scale
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Retail and hospitality campaign graphics
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Event backdrops and branded environments
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Window and glazing graphics
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Office and workplace environmental branding
What makes large format specification different from standard print
Three things matter above everything else when specifying large format work: the surface it will live on, the environment it will be exposed to, and how long it needs to perform. We assess all three before recommending a substrate, laminate or fixing method. A wall graphic that looks perfect at installation but fails within a year is not a successful project — it is an expensive mistake.
Surface assessment
Every surface behaves differently. Painted plasterboard, raw brick, textured render, glass, metal and uneven historic walls all require different materials and different adhesion approaches. We assess the actual surface before specifying anything.
Material performance at scale
Colours shift at scale. Seams need managing. Panels need to align precisely across large areas. The material choices that work beautifully at small sizes can fail at large format if the specification is wrong. We know the difference.
Environmental conditions
UV exposure, humidity, temperature fluctuation and daily traffic all affect how a large format installation performs over time. A school corridor, a hotel lobby and an outdoor hoarding are three completely different environments requiring three completely different specifications.
Installation logistics
Large format installations require access planning, surface preparation, phased installation scheduling and in many cases specialist equipment. We manage all of this so the client does not have to.
Real-world constraints we regularly work around
The brief is rarely the most complex part of a large format project. The environment usually is.
Uneven or textured surfaces that standard vinyl cannot bond to reliably without surface preparation or specialist materials
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Safeguarding requirements in schools that govern who can be on site, when, and how — including DBS requirements for installers
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Listed or historic buildings where fixing methods must be completely non-invasive and reversible
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Live hospitality environments — hotels, restaurants, venues — where installation cannot disrupt guests or daily operation
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Phased projects where sections are installed over time and must match precisely across weeks or months
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High-traffic environments where the installation needs to withstand daily contact, cleaning and wear without deteriorating
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What this looks like in practice
Private Education — Wiltshire
A private school in Wiltshire needed large format wall graphics installed across multiple corridors in a working school environment. The surfaces were uneven, with exposed pipework and architectural irregularities that ruled out standard vinyl application. Installation needed to happen during term time, within safeguarding guidelines, without disrupting students or staff.
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We assessed every surface before specifying a single material. Drytac Polar Grip Air paired with a Weathershield Matte laminate was selected specifically for its ability to bond reliably to uneven surfaces without preparation, while delivering vibrant colour and long-term durability under daily use. Installers were DBS checked. The schedule was built around the school day.
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The installation was completed on time, without disruption, and two years later it performs exactly as specified.
Why the conversation before the brief matters
Most large format projects that go wrong do so before anything is printed. The artwork is signed off before the surface has been assessed. The substrate is chosen based on price rather than performance. The installation is booked before the access constraints are understood.
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We get involved before any of those decisions are made. The most valuable conversation in a large format project is the one that happens at the planning stage — when there is still time to specify correctly, schedule properly and avoid the surprises that come with getting it wrong.
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If you are at the early stages of a project and want to talk through what will actually work before the brief is finalised, that is exactly the kind of conversation we are built for.
Where we work
We specify and install large format graphics for clients across Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Wiltshire, Chippenham, the Cotswolds and South Wales. For large scale development projects and multi-site installations, we are happy to discuss locations further afield.
Talk to us before you brief
The most important conversation in a large format project happens before the artwork is finalised. If you are planning an installation and want to talk through the specification, the surface, the environment and the timeline before anything is committed, we are easy to reach.
