Question 1

What is direct-to-wall printing?

Accepted Answer

Direct-to-wall printing applies ink straight onto a wall using a vertical inkjet printer. The printer sits in front of the wall on a track and lays down a thin layer of UV-cured ink, which hardens on contact. The image becomes part of the wall surface. There is no film, no adhesive, and no material applied on top of the wall.

Question 2

How is wall printing different from vinyl wall wraps?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl is a pre-printed adhesive sheet pressed onto the wall. Wall printing puts ink directly on the surface. Vinyl needs a smooth surface and fails on texture, while printed ink follows the surface contour. Vinyl has visible seams on large graphics, while a print has none. Vinyl is removed by picking, peeling and repairing the drywall underneath. A printed graphic is removed with a coat of paint. A printed wall graphic is also roughly 0.015 mm thick, so there is no edge to feel or catch.

Question 3

What surfaces can you print on?

Accepted Answer

Drywall, including textured drywall, brick, concrete, cinder block, wood, glass, metal, stone, plaster and most tile. The printer uses a laser sensor that reads the wall surface continuously and adjusts the printhead depth in real time, so it handles surface variation up to about 4 inches.

Question 4

Can you print on brick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brick is one of the surfaces where direct-to-wall printing has the clearest advantage over vinyl, because vinyl cannot adhere to mortar lines and irregular texture. The laser tracking keeps the printhead at a constant distance as it crosses the uneven surface, so the image stays sharp across the whole wall.

Question 5

Does wall printing smell, and do we have to close the space?

Accepted Answer

No. The ink is water-based with zero VOCs and cures instantly under integrated UV-LED light, so there is no solvent smell and no off-gassing period. The wall is finished the moment the printer moves away. We have printed in occupied schools, hospitals and offices without shutting them down.

Question 6

How long does a wall print take?

Accepted Answer

Most projects finish in a single day. Actual print time depends on square footage, resolution and how much ink coverage the artwork requires. A logo wall is usually a few hours. A large mural can take most of a day.

Question 7

How big can you print?

Accepted Answer

Standard print height is 8 feet in a single pass, extendable to 18 feet with axis extensions. Print width is unlimited, since the printer moves along a rail system and continues the image as it goes.

Question 8

How much does wall printing cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing varies by project size, surface, artwork complexity and site conditions. Small projects run $500 to $4,000, such as a single logo wall or conference room. Medium projects run $4,000 to $10,000, such as multiple walls or a full lobby. Large projects run $10,000 to $100,000 and up, including full-building graphics packages and institutional work. Every project gets a per square foot estimate within one business day.

Question 9

How long does a printed wall graphic last?

Accepted Answer

Indoor prints hold up for 12 or more years. The ink is water and scratch resistant the moment it cures. Render Printing includes a 5-year standard warranty.

Question 10

Can I paint over a printed wall graphic later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and that is the intended removal method. A single coat of paint covers a printed graphic. There is no stripping, no residue and no drywall repair. A new design can be printed in the same spot the same day.

Question 11

Do I need to supply the artwork?

Accepted Answer

No, but you can. Print-ready artwork can be printed as supplied. If you do not have artwork, our in-house design team will develop something for the space. Either way, you see a digital proof on your actual wall elevation before anything gets printed.

Question 12

What resolution do you print at?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1,200 DPI, which is photographic. The printer uses Ricoh piezoelectric printheads with full CMYK and an optional white channel, and the files are ICC-profiled so color stays consistent across the entire run.

Question 13

Is the ink safe for schools and healthcare spaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ink is water-based, certified vegan and ISO-certified, with zero VOCs and no off-gassing. The space is safe for occupancy immediately. This is why direct-to-wall printing works in hospitals and schools where vinyl installation would require scheduling around occupancy.

Question 14

Is wall printing better for the environment than vinyl or paint?

Accepted Answer

By a wide margin on material volume. A 60 square foot vinyl graphic brings about 5.4 pounds of PVC film into the building, and that film is not recyclable. The same area printed directly uses roughly 0.13 pounds of ink, about a quarter cup, with no waste stream.

Question 15

What areas does Render Printing serve?

Accepted Answer

All of Utah, with most projects in the Salt Lake and Provo areas. Render also takes select commercial projects in Las Vegas, Reno and Boise.