Need Help Wall Graphics Installation (and print) for Recessed Areas

[saratoningraphics]

Best way to deal with the recessed area without the vinyl failing?!!?!

I designed some wall graphics for a gym...What's the best way to go about the recessed area. Its deeper and larger than the average grooves.
The print will have to be printed in two pieces because it's wider than 60".
It would be great to pre-panel and apply as one graphic, but I think stretching the vinyl in the recessed area will fail.
What's the best way to apply around the grooves so it doesn't look warped?

-I know this would be easier with example B with the wall exposed, but how can you do this with it wrapped (like A)
-How can I cover the same length with the groove being covered (like A) compared to if the wall was flat? Do I just need to make the graphic larger or is there I should stretch certain areas of the design (in the design program) before printing so it looks normal once applied to the wall.......

Any examples of set ups or videos of preparing a file and installing with these extra areas??


Would be in any way similar to dealing with applying graphics to a dump truck with extra areas?

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[JBurton]

Options include, but not limited to:
1. Mount to panel, install over void.
2. Print one piece, use lots of primer, stretch into void. (Most likely to fail over time, distortion is minimized.)
3. Print one piece, offset center, roll into void. (will be distorted)
4. Print two parts, apply either side, plus a central part larger than the void. Align and apply (will be distorted and drive you mad while trying to stretch and fit it)
5. Fill the void. What is this wall, gym wall mats? Maybe try to find a narrow mat to fasten directly over?
6. Design around your limitations. M on the left, S on the right, two dogs! More profit.
In the end, I'd go with option 2, while most likely to fail, you are sticking to flexible padding, I wouldn't give much of a warranty on adhesion without some testing.

Distorting the graphic is an option, just not one that I'd reckon would pay off. If anything, I'd go with the two halves, and try to distort the narrow piece, 2" wide, with straight bleeds beyond. Kinda like this. But once again, try to avoid going insane while getting this lined up...

On the flip side, I like how much thought you're putting into simplifying a situation on a project from the top down, instead of printing vinyl and banging your head against the install!

 

[Geneva Olson]

Stacey K did an installation recently on a corrugated wall. Perhaps she's got some pointers.
I can't recall what exactly she did but it worked well and the end result was nice.

 

[victor bogdanov]

I would fill it in with some foamboard and double sided tape and use a thicker material like phototex opa to hide any imperfections