What did it entail?

Lustalux was approached by the hospital and by local construction firm D&G Builders, to produce printed wall graphics for three walls, two of which would have type and one which would have an image. Lustalux managing director Richard Lancaster was happy to take on the job. The printed mural wall was 4.5x2.5m, with the two walls set aside for type, 2x8.5m and 4x2m.

How was it produced?

The mural was printed using a Mimaki CJV300 solvent printer on Mactac WW300 vinyl paper with the corresponding laminate, last month. Lustalux signage sales team member Robin Longton said: “Basically, the artwork was chosen from iStock by the customer and brought to us. Then we took it from there: printing it, scaling it to the wall and putting it up.” 

Longton and the rest of the team, including workers from D&G Builders, began work in the hospital on 7 April, with the official unveiling of the newly decorated room taking place on 10 April.

What challenges were overcome?

From the start, the print and installation teams were working to a very strict timeframe, but an issue arose before work in the hospital had even begun. The hospital’s preferred iStock image was no longer available. Longton said:
“It was reasonably straightforward in the end. We gave them a couple of alternate images to choose from, which they were happy with.

“Obviously the usual sort of timeframe challenge was also present. It was an official handover so we had to get it done before then. There were not really any issues with the application process.”

What was the feedback from the client?

Reaction from the Hazlehurst Unit was extremely positive. Longton said: “It went down well, everyone was very pleased. The contractor and the end-users were both very happy.”