What does the collage look like from the side?

Pictures float 1/4" off the wall – surrounded by a soft shadow.

What do the pictures look like up close?

The mounting is subtle. Just the 2mm thin edge of the black Styrene mounting board is visible from the side.

What do the pegs look like up close?

The attractive push-in pegs, machined from solid aluminum, have a satin finish that complements other silver hardware (stainless steel, satin nickel, and chrome).

The pegs look so cool, some customers leave the grid exposed.

How to you install the grid?

You position the paper template, mark where the push-in pegs go, insert them, then hang the pictures. It’s really that easy.

A 3' x 5' CollageWall takes about 30 minutes. And once completed, the grid never needs to be adjusted. Hanging and rearranging photos takes seconds.

Seeing is believing. Watch the installation video.

What's included?

We include the pictures, a paper template, painter's tape, and pegs.

You supply a tape measure or level.

For plaster walls, we include tiny 3/64” drill bits -- and you’ll need to have a drill.

When will I get my order?

Within 6-12 days of submitting it.

We ship out your order within 9 days of receiving it. Then USPS takes 2-3 days.

What does it cost?

Most customers spend $150 to $350. For exact pricing, browse the examples.

What are the picture sizes?

The ready-to-hang pictures come in eight standard sizes:

These sizes fit together with 1" margins to make good looking collages.

Why aren’t common photos sizes (4x6", 8x10", etc.) available?

They just don’t fit together into a good looking collages. Our online system lets you crop your digital photos into our sizes to make perfect collages.

Is fitting my photos into a collage hard?

Typically not. The trick is to:

• use uncropped digital photos and
• upload twice as many as you need.

If you're working with a limited number of traditionally-sized photos (like scans of old photographs), you may be in for a puzzle. But, as the writer for a recent New York Times' article concluded, the end result can be stunning.

Either way, after the collage is designed, everything else is easy – unlike making a traditional photo wall.

Can I pay you to design my collage?

Yes. For $25, our expert designers can prepare three custom designs from your photos. If satisfied, you pick one of the options, optionally swap out a couple photos then order it.

Once you've uploaded your photos, contact support@collagewall.com to make arrangements.

Will my photos work?

You'll want to use the highest-resolution versions of your digital photos:

• 3 megapixel (and higher) photos can be printed large (11x11" and 11x17").
• 1 megapixel photos should be printed small (5x5").
• Nothing larger than 20 MB please.

The files can be JPEG or PNG format images, but not RAW or TIFF.

How should I prepare my images?

• Rotate and retouch the photos before uploading them.
• Leave the photos uncropped: you may need extra image around the subjects.
• Upload the original, high-resolution versions of photos.

How do the pictures attach to the grid?

Thick paper sockets grip to pegs in the wall.

With multiple connection points, CollageWall pictures stay level and don't shift when knocked.

Do the pictures have stands?

Yes. Any of the 5" high pictures can use the removable, thick paper stands.

How do the photo prints look?

Great. They are traditional (silver-halidide), high-resolution (320 dpi) photo prints on Fuji Archival Paper. These are not inkjet prints.

The lustre finish looks great and minimizes glare.

How long should photo prints last?

At least 26 years before any noticeable fading or changes in color balance, under typical indoor display conditions, according to a recent study by Wilhelm Imaging Research, a leading authority on photo longevity. (View source and look for "Fuji Crystal Archive Paper" numbers.)

Photos are pressure mounted to solid polystyrene sheets using a strong, acid-free adhesive that will hold for years without reacting with the photo print.

Actual print stability will vary according to printed image, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. We cannot guarantee the longevity of prints.

How do I care for photos?

Dust them as you would typical framed photos. If needed, wipe them gently with a soft cloth moistened with water. The photo prints are water- and smudge-resistant.

Can I add and re-arrange pictures later?

Yes. We keep your collage online for you to add, remove, rearrange, and order pictures anytime.

I have a photo printer. Can I mount my own photo prints?

No, but we plan on offering a DIY option in the future. Let us know if you're interested.

What else can I hang on the grid?

Currently our focus in on photos, but we designed the grid to support many things (dry-erase boards, kids artwork, clocks, calendars, etc.) Contact us to suggest products you’d like to see.

Can I install the grid on drywall, a.k.a. “sheetrock” walls?

Yes. Very easily. The pegs can be inserted with your fingers like thumbtacks.

Note: If the wall has a thick "skim coat" of plaster, consider it a plaster wall (see below).

Can I install the grid on plaster walls?

Yes, but you will need to pre-drill holes before tapping in the pegs. We include the drill bits; you supply the drill.

Can I install the grid on concrete or brick walls?

Not directly. You need to first anchor a painted plywood board to the wall, then attach the pegs to the board.

Do pegs leave a hole when removed?

Yes, but you should not need to move the pegs. Unlike traditional photo walls, photos on a CollageWall can be rearranged without worrying about adding new nail holes or exposing old ones.

Is this U.S. only?

Yes. We ship U.S. addresses now and should ship to Canadian addresses by November 2010.

We do not ship outside the U.S., but some customers use a re-mailing service.

We're looking for partners to take our product worldwide. Contact us at support@collagewall.com if your company might be a match.