Behind the Work
Meet Chris.
Director of Decor Elevate Ltd. 38+ years across print and installation, the last 14 spent specialising in bespoke printed murals. This is who I am, how I got here, and how I work.
Director of Decor Elevate Ltd. 38+ years across print and installation, the last 14 spent specialising in bespoke printed murals. This is who I am, how I got here, and how I work.
I've been working in the sign and large format print industry for over 38 years. In that time I've installed murals in boutique hotels, branded graphics in creative agencies, architectural film in commercial offices, and bespoke printed murals in high-end homes across the UK.
What hasn't changed in all that time is the standard I hold myself to. Every project gets the same attention to detail, the same care in specification, and the same commitment to getting it right. Whether the job is a single feature wall or a full building fit-out.
I set up Decor Elevate to focus on what I love most and what I believe I do better than anyone, bespoke printed murals that elevate spaces. That's my specialism. That's where I put everything.
From the first phone call to the final sign-off, it's always me. No account managers, no handoffs. Just a straight conversation with the person doing the work.
Before any installation, I ask clients to send photos of the space and wall measurements (including heights for both the left and right sides, since walls aren't always perfectly square). This lets me spot access issues, wall condition concerns, and anything that needs flagging up front. Every mural is printed with a 50mm bleed around the edges to handle small fitting tolerances. Larger or complex projects include a full on-site survey.
14 years of mural installation, and nearly four decades in the industry overall, means I've seen what goes wrong and I know how to prevent it. Every installation starts with Silver Bullet Pro Wall Primer, an award-winning primer I developed specifically for large format print installation. It ensures long-lasting adhesion, no lifting seams and a trouble-free finish. Thorough preparation before a single drop goes up means fewer problems during it, and virtually none after.
I'll tell you what will work and what won't. If the material spec needs adjusting to get the best result, I'll say so. The right materials for the space, specified honestly, every time.
Bespoke printed murals are my focus. That's where my passion, my craft and my creative partnerships sit. However, with 38+ years across the sign and graphics industry, I'm also well placed to help with complementary products as part of a larger project. Window film, architectural film, large format graphics, magnetic receptive walls, dry wipe surfaces, wayfinding. If it involves print and installation, I can talk about it. I just won't shout about it, because murals are what I do best. If you need something beyond a mural, mention it when you get in touch and I'll point you in the right direction.
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