Has anyone made a "frame" for this map using crown molding? Any tips? Did you assemble the whole frame then nail it in, or nail it in separate pieces?
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I used regular door molding for a frame. After putting up the mural I cut each piece figuring out where I wanted to frame to land on the mural border pattern. I then stained the wood, and finally nailed the pieces to the wall. People assume that it is a giant print, not a mural on the wall with molding around it. I have done this once before in another office and used construction adhesive as well as nails, but haven't noticed any benefit. (but then you don't have to think about hitting studs or not).
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This map was delivered in 3 sheets and is made to mount to a flat hard surface - like wallpaper. If you want to frame it you will need to first mount the map onto a very large flat board or boards. Then these boards will have to be laid up next to each other and bonded. I think you could use crown molding to frame it but you may have to do something to keep the boards the map is mounted to from sagging outward. Consult a professional framer and see how they would do this.
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We have not framed ours but a great idea! I would definitely cut and nail each piece and install on the wall. I would not build the frame before hand. Also don't cut any molding until the map is on the because each panel overlaps a bit.
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I just tried a small spot on the front of ours and it seems to mostly rub off, but it is textured and there is a bit of a shadow left. Maybe a plain washable would be better. Consider that the back of the map is not protected and is fabric-like so any marker that was drawn on the back would NOT rub off. You bring up a fun idea that we had not considered for our kids. Thanks!
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I went to the local hobby store and bought a wooden plaque (18" x 12" finished board) and a pack of 1/4" dowels. I drilled a 1/4" hole in the bottom of each model (before applying decals) and a similar hole in the board and used the dowels to mount all 3 on the same stand.
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Hello Tim: I found a 14 footer crown molding pieces if you're still interested please get back to me and I'll provide more details, thanks.
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We will bring it to a professional framing store and have it framed. We first used puzzle glue to insure the pieces don't fall apart. Even clear tape on the back will work....but we will definitely frame it prior to hanging it.
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The wall map is rather large and we just used 3M two sided tape to hang it on the wall. If we were to frame it, we would have a custom frame built and border the map with a mat.
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Sherrie, we used board and cork so we could use map pins on ours. We attached it right on the walk and then framed it. We love it! One note of caution - the glue we used dried very quickly and bubbled a bit after we hung it - but still not that noticeable. Hope this helps.
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I took the pictures to get framed. I think that was the best way to show them off. There is a peel and stick on the back, but it's better to frame them. There are no instructions so it is difficult. Good luck!
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Hi! I never tried it out I only use it as my 3d frame for my Fuji camera! Nice regards stefan
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The legs and base are all wood, I don't know what type of wood, the globe spheres are feels like also made of wood, I'm not sure, the map on the globe lines up exactly where it should be. The lid on my globe stays open with no problem, I usually keep it close.
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I use mine for a larger map, actually. The black rails create a nice border, actually, and don't look wonky. Smaller should be just fine. You could also cut them easily if you were that worried, they're not especially thick.
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I love the map and it came with all that. You really don't need instructions on placement. You have choices as to what you want to be the focus. Depending on the 8 panels to select, you can have a Europe, Asia, or Americas central focus. I've set up Alaska on the western side and Asia on the eastern. It's an Atlantic euro centered focus. I have bought two maps like this and never used the glue. It goes on like wallpaper and isn't suitable for removal...ever. I'm a teacher and place mine with double side scotch tape. First I've used 1 inch squares than the rolled kind. That worked great with pieces used every two feet or so. I've also used thumb tacks on a dry wall. It also worked great. Depending on what you're doing, either should work. Reply back if you need more help.
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made a 14" first and on top I laid a 9" round. At the sides I made some towers to resemble the castle. I place Ana and Elsa on top of the 9" with a background of a tower. If I found the picture I will be happy to share.
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It would be easiest to custom frame the map with trim from Home Depot (etc) after you affix the map to a wall. A frame this size is difficult to find.
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It took me about 4 months to finish. I had it on a table in front of a big window with the afternoon sun. That was the best time to do it. The pieces are small like you mentioned and the pictures were not sharp. I did the outline first and I seemed to have some missing pieces, but I had switched one corner with the opposite corner until I realized this. When I switched the corner, all the pieces fell into place. Good luck and keep trying.
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Use the instructions on Carl's website. I used 1"x3" boards from Home Depot for the frame. I connected them with metal L brackets and wood screws. After that I just followed Carl's instructions and stretched it over the frame, fastening it with a staple gun. Then I painted some tr am painted it matte black and finished it with a few coats of clear coat. Nice result.
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Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's.I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's..If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....