Design
Let us help bring your ideas to life through great design and strategic thinking.
We offer both print and production services.
INSTALL
We offer install services both on and offsite for material that we may or may not have produced.
Building & Wall Wraps
Wall Wraps and Building Graphics for Offices, Storefronts, and Schools
What Is a Wall Wrap?
A wall wrap is a large printed graphic applied directly to an interior or exterior wall, turning a plain surface into branding, a mural, or a message. Inside, wall graphics are used for lobbies, break rooms, gyms, classrooms, and welcome centers where a company or school wants its identity to be the first thing people see. Outside, they turn a blank side of a building into a sign that’s visible from the street or parking lot. Unlike paint, a wall wrap is printed first and then installed, so photographic images, exact brand colors, and fine lettering are all possible. 1st Class Graphics in Mansfield, TX designs, prints, and installs wall wraps in-house, alongside our vehicle work. Schools often pair wall graphics with bus and trailer projects, like those on our school bus wraps page.
Interior Versus Exterior Wall Graphics
Interior and exterior wall graphics are planned differently because the surfaces and conditions are different. Interior walls are usually smooth drywall that has been painted, so the main questions are paint condition, how long the paint has cured, and what’s mounted on the wall, such as outlets, switches, or TVs. Exterior walls face sun, rain, and temperature swings, and are often brick, block, or metal panels with texture that the graphic has to follow. We look at the wall in person or through detailed photos before recommending a method. You can see finished interior, exterior, and window projects in our wrap portfolio.
Building Wraps That Work as Signage
Exterior building wraps work as signage because a large, bold graphic on a side wall can be seen from farther away than most standard signs. A storage facility, auto shop, or retail business on a busy road can use a blank wall to show its name and what it offers to every driver who passes. The design principles match vehicle graphics: a short name, one clear message, and colors that contrast with the wall around them. Because exterior graphics are visible to the public, check with your city about any sign rules that apply before installation, since requirements vary by location. Businesses that want the building and their vehicles to match can plan both together, starting with our fleet vehicle wraps page.
What to Plan Before a Wall Wrap
Wall Measurements
Measure width and height, and mark doors, windows, outlets, and fixtures within the area.
Surface Type
Identify whether the wall is drywall, brick, block, or metal, and whether it's smooth or textured.
Paint Age
Note when interior walls were last painted, since fresh paint needs time to cure before graphics go on.
City Rules
For exterior walls, check with your city about sign rules before the design is finalized.
Wall projects start with the wall itself, so send straight-on photos of the full surface along with its measurements and a note about any fixtures in the way. Tell us whether the space is a lobby, classroom, gym, storefront, or exterior, and who needs to see it, since a hallway graphic read up close is designed differently from a building side read from the road. Share your logo files, brand colors, and any photos or artwork you want included. If the building is leased, check with the property owner before planning exterior graphics. When you’re ready, get a free quote with photos and measurements of the wall.
Our Process
Areas We Serve
1st Class Graphics provides vehicle wraps, fleet wraps, commercial vehicles and more to businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Headquartered in Mansfield, TX, our shop offers professional design, printing, and installation serving customers across the DFW area.
Wall Wrap FAQs
How do I choose wall graphics for a retail space?
Choose wall graphics for a retail space by starting with where customers stand and what they should notice first, then keep the message short and the brand colors consistent with your signs and vehicles. A single strong wall usually works better than many small graphics competing for attention.
How do wall graphics help a business?
Wall graphics help a business by making its brand and message impossible to miss in a lobby, storefront, or break room, and by turning blank walls into something customers and staff remember. They also let a business update its space without construction.
Can wall graphics go on textured or brick walls?
Some textured walls can take graphics directly, while heavily textured brick or block may need a different installation approach or a mounted panel. The right method depends on the surface, so the method is chosen after the wall itself has been reviewed.
Can wall graphics be removed later?
Yes, wall graphics can be removed when you rebrand or move, which is one reason businesses choose them over painted murals. How cleanly they come off depends on the paint underneath and how long the graphic has been up, so some touch-up painting may be needed.
Do you install wall graphics on-site?
Yes, wall graphics are installed at your location, since walls can’t come to the shop. We print and prepare everything at our Mansfield, TX shop and schedule the install around your business hours to limit disruption. Send photos and measurements to get a free quote.
Let's Get Started
Tell us what you need, we'll design it, wrap it, and make it yours.
Give Us A Call!
