Wall-mounted billboards are usually a printed skin tensioned in a frame on a building wall. We print the skin, supply the frame and plan installation from your wall photos. A site survey may be needed before a formal quotation for wall-mounted billboards.
Wall-mounted billboards are billboard faces fixed directly to the side or gable wall of a building rather than standing on their own structure. A frame is anchored to the wall and a printed skin is tensioned across it, turning a blank wall into a large advertising space. They are popular on buildings facing busy intersections, taxi ranks, parking lots and pedestrian routes.
Because the wall carries the frame, wall-mounted billboards avoid the foundations and tall poles of roadside units, which can make them simpler to install. The trade-off is that visibility depends on the wall’s position and height. A good wall billboard uses a frame sized to the wall, keeps the skin drum-tight and is fixed into sound masonry. For very large areas or full-building coverage, a mesh building wrap is the next step up.
Where it works well
- Gable walls facing main roads
- Buildings at busy intersections
- Shopping precinct and taxi rank walls
- Own-brand advertising on company buildings
- Campaign spaces for rent on side walls
- Parking lot and stadium perimeter walls
Materials and finishes
- Steel or aluminium perimeter frame
- Printed PVC flex skin
- Mesh skin for windy elevations
- Keder rail or bungee tensioning
- Wall anchors suited to the masonry
Lighting options
- Non-illuminated
- Wall-mounted LED floodlights
- Uplighting from ground level
What affects the price
- Billboard face size
- Frame type and tensioning system
- PVC or mesh skin
- Wall condition and anchoring
- Access equipment and height
- Lighting
- Approvals
Supplying measurements
Measure the usable wall area, avoiding windows, downpipes and vents, and note the height above ground. Photos of the wall from where people will see it help confirm visibility.
Artwork requirements
Supply print-ready CMYK PDF artwork in the wall's proportions with vector logos and images suited to large-format output. Avoid placing key text near the edges where the frame sits.
Survey and installation
Installation is at height and needs access equipment such as a cherry picker or scaffold. A site survey is usually needed before a formal quotation to check the wall condition and fixings, along with building owner and municipal approvals.
Maintenance
Check the skin tension and wall anchors periodically, especially after heavy winds. Replace skins between campaigns or when faded to keep the wall looking intentional rather than neglected.
Frequently asked questions
Is a wall-mounted billboard cheaper than a freestanding one?
It often avoids foundations and tall structures, but costs depend on the wall, size and access.
Can the skin be changed for new campaigns?
Yes, the frame stays in place and new skins can be printed and tensioned onto it.
What if my wall has windows?
The frame can be sized around them, or a perforated mesh can be considered where covering windows is acceptable.