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Excellent quality large scale tapestries can be produced easily using broadloom carpet. Carpet styles can range from lighter weight, commercial grades to heavier plush grades. Often these styles can be blended together to create a more textured tapestry. Here’s a closer look at what’s involved in producing a larger scale tapestry.

Top notch installation crew - Proud of their work

Step One: Design Concepts – The bigger the scale, the easier it is to capture details in a broadloom tapestry. The complexity factor will effect pricing. If there’s a tight budget, then reducing complexity is the easiest way to bring costs down. How many colors are involved? What materials will be used? Costs on large scale wall tapestries can range from several thousand to tens of thousands.

Step Two: Production Facts – Once a design is determined, it’s time for the production phase. This can take from several weeks to several months, depending on the size and scope of the project. All of the colors and design details are handcrafted and carefully inlaid into the main field piece. Hand-carving is another feature that can be integrated into a wall tapestry. The carving adds sharpness and definition to the overall design.

Installing another 6′ x 12′ Tapestry @ Chevron HQ

Step Three: Installing The Tapestry – There are a few options for installation. A large scale tapestry will likely require a special installation: including scaffold set-up. The install can be done in a day or two. The tapestry can actually be installed in panels, similar to a wallpaper installation. The Tapestry should be securely fixed to the wall for a safe and permanent installation; this can be done using special adhesives. Smaller tapestries can be hung from a decorative rod or hooked in place.

The above example was mounted in one piece with ease.

As you can see; designing, producing, and installing a large scale tapestry doesn’t have to be a mystery. Broadloom tapestries can be a stunning addition to any corporate environment, clubhouse, or residence that has the space for it.

By Russell Webb