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Wall graphics and murals in Manchester

When it comes to wall graphics and murals in Manchester, the useful questions are practical ones. What size? Which material? Is consent needed, and what will it cost? This page answers them. We supply and fit signs, window graphics and vehicle livery throughout the UK, Manchester and the rest of Greater Manchester included, with a scaled proof and a fixed price agreed before anything is made.

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.

The case for wall graphics and murals in Manchester

  • Where a Manchester business has a brick feature wall, conformable film or a mounted panel can carry graphics standard vinyl can't.
  • Rented space in Manchester often has rules about walls; removable vinyl lets you brand it and still hand it back.
  • Offices taking new space in Manchester can add a branded reception wall, so visitors know they're in the right place.

What wall graphics and murals cost in Manchester

Prices below are guides, not quotes: £38 to £82 per m² plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.

Wall graphics & murals in 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.

Options for your Manchester project

Printed wall vinyl

Laminated self-adhesive print for feature walls.

Textured-wall film

Conformable film heated into brick or block.

Wallpaper murals

Printed drops for large, long-term murals.

Wall graphics and murals in 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.

Covering Manchester and Greater Manchester

Coverage is nationwide, which means Manchester and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. Around Manchester, that covers postcode districts such as M1, M60, M2 and M4.

Neighbouring towns

Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on wall graphics and murals in Manchester; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.

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Wall graphics and murals in Manchester: questions

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.

Is there a guide price for wall graphics and murals in Manchester?

Yes: £38–£82 per m² + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

Can graphics go around corners and doors?

Yes. Printed graphics are designed to the exact wall layout, so an image can run around an external corner, frame a doorway or continue above it. The artwork is planned so faces and text don't fall across a corner, light switch or door frame.

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 do you need from me to quote for wall graphics and murals in Manchester?

Photos are the most useful start: the whole frontage, window or vehicle, plus a close-up of the area involved. Add rough measurements, your logo or artwork if you have it, and the address. From that we can say whether a survey visit is needed and send a written quote, followed by a proof for you to approve.

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.

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