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Decorating Your Baby's Nursery
The baby nursery is the first, best place to make baby feel welcome in the home and in the world. For parents, decorating the baby nursery is a way to anticipate the child’s imminent arrival and also to keep busy as the pregnancy develops. Before any of the decorations go in, though, the walls have to be decorated, which can be both time-consuming and expensive. Many parents are turning to wall murals as a way of creating a decorative touch that still saves time and money. Walls Murals Vary In Materials The composition of baby murals ranges from simple wallpaper-like threaded paper to expensive tapestries and cloths. Some are made of vinyl or smooth plastic, so they’re easy to clean up and keep fresh – a great asset when baby discovers crayons! Before you buy, you’ll want to make sure the materials you choose are both safe and nontoxic. You should also consider researching whether the cloth mural includes Scotch Guard or other forms of stain-resistant coating. Wall Murals Come In Different Sizes Since no two bedrooms are exactly alike in size and shape! Wall murals are available in a variety of sizes, so that parents can determine which size is best for their space. Many murals fill up the entire wall, while some take up only a portion of it. Some smaller wall murals typically measure six feet wide and approximately four and a half feet tall – not quite the size of a typical bedroom wall, but enough to make a centerpiece or décor anchor. Others can be a smaller size and are meant simply to adorn an already decorated space. Finally, some are meant as large-scale borders of trim for existing wallpaper or wall decorations. Because there are so many different wall mural sizes, it’s important to double- and even triple-check the murals dimensions before purchasing. Attaching Them to Your Nursery Wall Safety is the number-one consideration when planning the nursery’s décor. Most makers of wall murals anticipate that parents expect a durable and safe mounting system that won’t include parts that break off or nontoxic plasters. Some murals include safe, bendable grommet hooks and loop fasteners that hang well out of children’s reach. The murals that most closely resemble wallpaper use epoxy glue or self-contained adhesive backings to affix to plaster walls. Installation Most murals are designed to be set up either by a professional wallpaper hanger or by parents willing to do it themselves. A few murals are hung in pieces that combine to form a larger picture. Some others require careful measurements to make sure they’re straight and level along the wall’s surfaces. While installing over plaster, be careful of air bubbles that form between the paper and the wall. These can be smoothed out using a special tool available at hardware stores. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Corner Stork Baby Gifts proudly offers plenty of nursery gifts, including personalized baby gifts and gifts to suit a variety of special occasions. We also offer baby showers and unique baby favors. |
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