1. Size
If your wall is 4m wide, this doesn’t mean the best idea is to get a wall quote that is 3.95m wide. To make a wall quote a feature you do need some space around it. As a rule of thumb, leave at least 20cm from each side.
Don’t go too small either as the smaller the letters the harder they will be to apply. We recommend the smallest size for making wall quotes is with upper case of 7cm, this is the capitals and the b,d,f,h,k,l, etc etc.
2. Subject Matter
If you are choosing a wall quote for a living area or a space that has general public, friends viewing it, try to choose something that is subtle and general. Choosing something very soppy, or very angry, or with humour that maybe others won’t get can attract unwanted attention. We also suggest that you don’t choose wall quotes that have negative words in them.
3. Colour
For a real feature, choose a colour that is bold and contrasting to your décor. For a more subtle effect choose a similar colour or something that blends well into the wall and surrounding areas.
For an interesting effect you can choose the same colour as the wall, however choose a different finish. For example, choose a gloss white wall quote for a matt white wall. We have seen this done successfully with a kitchen quote, and for a welcome quote near a front door.
4. Surface
Lettering is best suited to painted plasterboard, gyprock, drywalls, glass, mirror, painted wood. Although lettering can be applied to painted plaster on brick it is definitely more fiddly.
5. Timeline
It takes time to align the sentences with a spirit level, break down the sentences into smaller pieces and apply. It is not the kind of handyman job that you want to rush. Do not choose wall quotes that you need to apply immediately or you may be wasting your money. Learn about them first by reading articles such as this, then read your instructions well, watch videos online and then make the time to apply the wall quotes well. They look brilliant when applied so make your timeline a patient one.
