Silk-textured murals: why viewing a sample at an angle matters

Silk texture has a soft visual sheen. It may be barely visible in one photograph and more apparent under side lighting. Choose this surface using a sample rather than the brightness of an image on a screen.

Silk-textured murals: why viewing a sample at an angle matters
AI-generated illustration. Assess the actual texture using a real sample.
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Identify the light sources first

Show windows, ceiling lighting and wall lights in a room photograph. View the sample straight on and at an angle. The aim is to decide whether you enjoy how the surface appearance changes with the light direction.

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Keep the image constant when comparing

Changing the design, scale and texture at once makes the differences difficult to judge. Compare silk and matte using the same image at a similar size. Choose the surface first, then return to the crop.

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Look beyond a single highlight

Examine light, dark and detailed parts of the image. Strong display lighting can differ from your home. View the material in the evening using the lamps you actually use.

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Our silk material specifications

Premium quality, a vandal-resistant surface and UV printing. We print seamless murals up to 5 m wide. Material rolls are 50 m long; mural dimensions and cropping are agreed for the wall.

Check before ordering

  • A photo showing windows and lights
  • The same image for texture comparisons
  • A sample viewed straight on and at an angle
Key takeaway

Choose silk for its appearance in your actual lighting, not for an eye-catching highlight in a photograph.

Let’s discuss your wall.

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