![]() Use your hands or a wallpaper brush, starting from the middle and smoothing out towards the edges. Smooth down the panels from the ceiling to floor Note: Avoid harsh folds as this may cause cracks in the print.ĥ. Be careful to match up the pattern with the next panel, and avoid getting wallpaper paste on the front of the mural as this will show when it dries. Take care to press the panels together firmly at the seams – use a seam roller for the best results. Apply the paste approximately one panel width in advance. It’s important to cover the whole area with paste – an unpasted spot will create a blister in the wall mural. Make sure the markings are faint so they don’t show through the wall mural. Use the markings as a guide to hang the rst panel. It is a good idea to draw vertical markings one panel width (50 cm) in from the corner usingĪ spirit level, a measuring tool and a pencil. It is vital that the first panel is hung straight. The panels are numbered at the top in the order they should be hung. If you are using ready-mixed wallpaper paste, use a paste for non-woven wallpaper or one for woven wallpaper with <20% dry content.īefore hanging, make sure no panels are missing and none have any defects or damage. If you do add more, the wallpaper may not fix properly. The paste should be nice and thick, so don’t use more than 4 litres (1 US gallon) of water when mixing. Leave the paste to stand for 5 minutes and stir again. You should also prime the surface if it has bright colours that could show through the wall mural.įill a clean bucket with 4 litres (1 US gallon) of lukewarm water and slowly add the paste powder while stirring briskly. If you hang our premium murals on a dense surface that does not absorb moisture, it may take several days for the paste to dry, as our premium papers are not as breathable as our standard ones. Porous surfaces include skimmed walls, walls with old wallpaper, particle board or similar. If the surface is porous, please apply a primer/mist coat or prepaste before papering. Clean the surface and apply filler where necessary. Remove any old paint or wallpaper that is coming off. Make sure the surface is smooth and clean Visit the Point Reyes National Park Service website for more information.ĭid you enjoy this post? Please Like our Page.Preparation 1. I’ll have more ideas of things to do in this charming area including some amazing hikes, touring a fantastic Lighthouse and a mysterious shipwreck coming soon. I highly recommend you make the trip out to photograph not only this place but to explore the amazing Point Reyes National Seashore. Don’t forget to walk around the building to enjoy a peek at the ocean as well. Instead you’ll need to travel all the way down to the lane and park in the lot. Visitors are asked not to park on the road when stopping for a look. This Cypress Tree Tunnel is one of those rare spots that lives up to your expectations and is a fantastic place for both ameture photograghers and professionals alike. Visit the Maritime Radio Historical Society website for information about the weekend tours or about Night of Nights. On weekends you can tour the station and once a year they host a Night of Nights annual event. The radio equipment, ship-to-shore Morse communications, and teletype, some of it dating to the World War II-era, remains intact, and has been restored. In it’s glory it was a wireless telegraphy transmitting station and a receiving station in Marshall on Tomales Bay in 1913–14. The Historic KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station found at the end of the lane, turns it back to the ocean. I imagine, on a misty day, it’s somewhat eerie and while I wasn’t there at Sunset, I’m told it’s a perfect location catching streams of light during early morning and sunset. ![]() ![]() Taking root in 1930, these 86 year old trees, planted by RCA radio, literally grow over the road forming a stunning tunnel that blocks the light as you drive down. The fairyland like tunnel is located about halfway between the Point Reyes lighthouse and the visitors center and the short trip offers a getaway from the crowds of the city. There’s a sign that marks the entrance, but it’s easy to miss, especially if you’re taking in the scenery of the dairy farms like I was. If you’re looking for things to do along the Northern California Coast close to San Francisco, you’ll definitely want to put this on your to do list.Īn hour and 45 minute drive from San Francisco, this fun stop is found along the stunning Point Reyes California Peninsula (pronounced Point Reys by the locals). This Cypress Tree Tunnel is one of those secret photo stops that make road trips so fun and interesting, it offers a beautiful place for a photos and makes for some interesting exploring. Secret Cypress Tree Tunnel – California Pacific Coast Highway 1
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