Schools and gyms have a lot of wall and not a lot of time. Summer break, spring break and a long weekend are the windows. A wall printer fits those windows because it prints directly on the surface at 10 to 20 square feet an hour, with nothing to hang, trim or seal at the seams.
What gets printed
- Mascots. On the gym wall and the hallway outside the gym.
- Hallway murals. School colors, history, a reading wall or a graduating class.
- Exterior walls. The side of the building that greets every car in the drop-off line.
- Locker rooms and weight rooms. Records boards, team names and motivation walls.
- Floors. Logos and wayfinding on the Floor Series.
Built around the calendar
A 400 square foot gym wall is a few days of printing, not a month of a muralist’s schedule. The printer reaches 11 feet high and works across block, drywall and painted brick. Next year, a new record or a new senior class is a quick repaint and a new print.
What to plan for
Every school has its own rules for corridors and exits, and every gym floor wears differently. Bring the requirements to the first call, and the team will give you a recommendation for each space. Fire rating, cleaning and floor wear covers what to ask before you specify it.
Who does the work
Most schools hire a local operator who owns a printer. Districts with a lot of buildings sometimes buy one for the facilities team and print on their own schedule. Either way, see the school and gym applications for more examples.
Questions people ask
Can you print a mascot directly on a gym wall?
Yes. A vertical printer prints full color directly on block, drywall and painted brick, up to 11 feet high, at 10 to 20 square feet an hour.
How long does a school mural take to print?
About 10 to 20 square feet an hour, so a 400 square foot gym wall is a few days of printing.
Can you print on a gym floor?
The Floor Series prints logos and wayfinding on floors. Every gym floor is different, so the team recommends prep and any clear coat for the floor and its use.
Planning a job like this? Every space is different. Tell the team in Wilmington the surface, the space and what you want on it, and we’ll give you a recommendation for yours.