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Wall graphics & murals · Greater Manchester

Wall graphics and murals in Greater Manchester

If you are comparing options for wall graphics and murals in Greater Manchester, this page sets out the practical side: materials, guide prices, consent and what happens after you get in touch. Smart Signs designs, makes and fits signs and graphics throughout England, and Greater Manchester is fully covered, from the larger towns to smaller places, business parks and industrial estates.

From £38 per m² + VAT · UK guide price
Printed wall graphic of an abstract city map and skyline in an office breakout area

Wall graphics are large printed images, patterns or lettering applied to walls as self-adhesive vinyl or printed wallpaper, to brand a space, guide visitors or turn a plain wall into a feature.

Why choose wall graphics and murals in Greater Manchester?

  • Schools around Manchester can brighten corridors with wall graphics, checking fire classification wherever a graphic sits on an escape route.
  • For a Manchester café or restaurant, a mural behind the counter gives customers something to remember and photograph.
  • Retail units in Manchester can refresh a back wall with printed vinyl between seasons, without repainting or closing for long.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Below is the guide pricing we use for wall graphics and murals: from £38 up to £82 per m², before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Wall graphics & murals in Greater Manchester: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. VAT (20%)
Printed wall graphic, per m²£38 – £82£45.60 – £98.40
Minimum job£245£294
Cut vinyl wall lettering£145 – £650£174 – £780

Printed wall graphics are guided at £38–£82 per m², supplied, laminated and fitted to suitable smooth walls, excluding VAT, with a £245 + VAT minimum. Cut vinyl wall lettering is guided at £145–£650 + VAT, depending on the amount of text.

Wall graphics and murals in Greater Manchester: permission and rules

Graphics on interior walls usually fall outside advertisement control, so planning consent is rarely the question indoors. The checks are fire performance in escape routes, your lease, and listed status: listed building consent covers interiors too, so ask the council before fixing to historic surfaces. A branded graphic on an outside wall is normally treated as an advertisement; in England it falls under the 2007 regulations, and large graphics may need express consent. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules. If consent is needed, we can prepare the drawings and photos or submit the application for you.

Options worth considering

Cut vinyl lettering

Values, room names and wayfinding text.

Removable wall vinyl

Low-tack adhesive for rented space.

Textured-wall film

Conformable film heated into brick or block.

Towns in Greater Manchester

Towns in Greater Manchester we cover for wall graphics and murals are listed below. Each has its own page with guide prices and the steps involved, and if your town is not listed, we still cover it.

Photos of the building, window or vehicle, plus approximate sizes, are enough for us to quote wall graphics and murals anywhere in Greater Manchester. There is no charge for the quote and no commitment until you approve the proof.

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Wall graphics and murals in Greater Manchester: questions

How do you clean wall graphics?

Wipe them with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry. Avoid abrasive pads, solvent cleaners and scrubbing at edges. Laminated vinyl handles regular cleaning well, which is why it suits busy corridors, gyms and schools; wallpaper murals need a gentler touch.

What is the price of wall graphics and murals for a business in Manchester?

Guide pricing runs from £38 to £82 per m², plus VAT. The main things that move it are dimensions, the material and finish, illumination where relevant, how high the work is and whether a scaffold or platform is needed. Your written quote, issued after a survey or a check of your artwork, replaces the guide figure.

How do I get a quote for wall graphics and murals in Manchester?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

How long does it take to get wall graphics and murals in Manchester?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Can you make a mural from our photos?

Often, if the files are large enough. A wall is a big print, so each photo is checked at full size and we tell you how it will look. Low-resolution images can be swapped for stock photography or drawn artwork, and you see a scaled proof first.

How soon after painting can graphics go up?

Not until the paint has cured, which takes longer than drying to the touch. Follow the paint maker's guidance; as a rough guide, allow at least a couple of weeks. Applied too soon, vinyl can trap solvents, causing bubbles or a weak bond.

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