UV print & art wallpaper
Photographic detail over large areas at speed, on wall or on panel.
- Shanghai Xionglan Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (brand: Xionglan Art)
- Shanghai-based workshop · delivery in 67 Chinese cities
- 10 capability groups / 102 individual techniques · design, fabrication and installation in-house
- Phone +86 156 0163 6249 · Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00 (CST)
UV printing reproduces photographic artwork, fine gradients and repeat patterns at sizes hand painting cannot reach economically. Prints go straight onto a prepared wall, or onto panels for factory-controlled quality and faster site installation.
Commissioned work in uv print & art wallpaper normally runs from 11 to 347 m², with 1–3 working days in production from approved drawings. The reference range for this technique is CNY 150–600 per m², quoted itemised. It sits within our Wall Painting & Murals capability, alongside 12 related techniques, and the 4-point deliverable below is what a commission includes as standard.
When uv print & art wallpaper is the right answer - and when it is not
UV printing reproduces photographic artwork, fine gradients and repeat patterns at sizes hand painting cannot reach economically, and it does it fast. It is the right choice above roughly twenty to thirty square metres of detailed work, and for anything that must repeat exactly across panels. It is the wrong choice where the client values visible brushwork, or where the surface cannot be made flat and clean enough for a print head to pass over evenly.
How the work is actually carried out
The artwork is prepared at final size and the colour is proofed against the actual substrate, not just on screen, because ink on a matt wall reads differently from ink on white paper. On wall, the surface is filled and primed to a uniform absorption so the print does not mottle. On panels, printing happens in the workshop under controlled conditions and the panels are installed afterwards, which gives better quality and a faster site programme. Print files are archived so a damaged section can be re-printed in the same colour later.
Typical applications
Typical specifications
| Typical size | Up to 3.2 m wide per pass, endless length |
|---|---|
| Lead time | 1-3 days production, 1-2 days installation |
| Substrates | Primed wall, aluminium composite, PVC, glass, acrylic |
| Resolution | 720-1,440 dpi at intended viewing distance |
| Capability | Wall Painting & Murals |
| Reference range | CNY 150–600 per m² |
| Techniques in this capability | 13 |
| Coverage | Shanghai base, nationwide delivery, overseas projects on request |
Reference price bands for UV print & art wallpaper
Indicative only, based on the scope normally quoted for uv print & art wallpaper. A firm price follows a site survey and an itemised quotation split into material, labour, finishing, packing and freight.
| Scope | Typical area | Reference total | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small area | 11–28 m² | CNY 1,650 – CNY 16,800 | approx. CNY 600/m² |
| Standard area | 28–66 m² | CNY 4,200 – CNY 39,600 | approx. CNY 375/m² |
| Large area | 66 m² and above | CNY 9,900+ | approx. CNY 150/m² |
Build tiers for uv print & art wallpaper
UV print & art wallpaper is not one product at one size: the table below is the same scope ladder we quote on, so you can see where your project sits before asking for a price.
| Build tier | Typical area | Production days | What changes at this tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 20–1000 m² | 1–2 | Up to 1000 m², one substrate and one access setup, 1–2 days in the workshop. |
| Tier 2 | 10–200 m² | 1–3 | 10–200 m² across two or more faces, 1–3 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 3 | 10–300 m² | 2–3 | 10–300 m² across two or more faces, 2–3 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 4 | 3–50 m² | 1–2 | 3–50 m² across two or more faces, 1–2 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 5 | 2–30 m² | 1–3 | 2–30 m² across two or more faces, 1–3 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 6 | 20–500 m² | 1–2 | 20 m² and above, multiple substrate types and phased access, 1–2 days with a join and numbering plan. |
What we deliver
- Design, mock-ups and on-site colour sampling before full production
- Base repair, primer and protective topcoat included as separate line items
- Interior and exterior walls, ceilings, hoardings and feature panels
- Touch-up kit plus documented colour codes on handover
Faults we see most often in uv print & art wallpaper
Each of these is a field failure rather than a workshop one, and each is cheaper to prevent at enquiry stage than to correct after installation.
- Printing onto a wall that is still curing or slightly damp, which traps moisture under the ink film and shows as blotching within weeks.
- Approving colour from a screen proof - an uncalibrated monitor shifts colour, and the wall is unforgiving.
- Printing a long wall in one pass without planning the panel joins, so the seams land in the most visible part of the composition.
What to settle before an overseas project starts
| Final viewed size | Send the wall dimensions and the artwork, and tell us the intended viewing distance. Resolution that looks sharp at three metres can look soft at one. |
|---|---|
| Wall or panel | A panel system costs more up front but removes site time, cures the print in controlled conditions, and makes future replacement straightforward. |
| File ownership | Confirm you will supply the final print-ready file, or ask us to produce it. We archive working files so later repairs match. |
Working with us from overseas
Enquiry to installation, one point of contact. Export packing, shipping, commercial terms and quality control →
Design intent and what drives the cost
| Technique | UV print & art wallpaper |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Photographic detail over large areas at speed, on wall or on panel. |
| Floor area normally quoted | 11–347 m² per commission |
| Typical production window | 1–3 working days from approved drawings |
| Main cost drivers | Area and repetition; substrate preparation; detail and modelling time; surface finish; access and working hours |
| What we quote separately | Material, labour, finishing, packing, freight and site measures - each as its own line |
Representative work
Wall Painting & Murals projects photographed on completion.
Wall Painting & Murals — Campus culture wall
Wall Painting & Murals — Hand-painted acrylic mural
Wall Painting & Murals — Corporate culture wall
Wall Painting & Murals — Hand-painted acrylic muralCommon questions
Can a printed wall be repaired after damage?
Is printing cheaper than hand painting?
Can you paint over an existing painted wall?
Discuss uv print & art wallpaper
Send photographs, drawings or a 3D file with approximate dimensions. You will get a technique recommendation, a reference price band and a production schedule.
Other techniques in this capability
- Hand-painted acrylic mural
- Oil & textured hand painting
- Decorative plaster texture wall
- 3D trompe-l'œil wall
- Glow-in-the-dark mural
- Corporate culture wall
- Campus culture wall
- Community & rural culture wall
- Restaurant & café wall art
- Hotel & guesthouse wall art
- Shopfront & brand wall
- Exterior facade & hoarding painting