Substrates
Starter Floor
A grounded workflow for starter wall art jobs in South Africa, written for decor teams who already know the basics.
Starter jobs on South African sites
Starter Floor is for smaller wall-art jobs that still need proper planning, measurements and artwork control. It gives decor teams a clear starting point for getting a site ready without overcomplicating the work.
Confirm the wall surface, room traffic, and fitting access before artwork is sized. Fresh paint, textured plaster, sea air in Durban, and backup-power gaps on site can all change print choices and install timing. We write for homes, offices, hospitality venues, and retail interiors across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and other South African sites where one marked-up photo often settles more than a long email chain.
Take wide and close site photos before any print approval moves forward. Include corners, plug points, windows, and existing wall damage so the artwork file matches the actual installation area. That record helps when a panel needs reprinting or when a store team queries placement on opening day.
What this entry leaves you with
This stage should leave the decor team with measured wall zones, named artwork files, and one clear installation reference. The note must show final size, trim allowance, panel order, and any substrate limits for that site. Fewer variables on paper usually mean fewer errors once installers unpack on site.
Use the matching substrates note and one design note before the brief expands. Recheck the approved file, print finish, trim size, and courier label before anything leaves production.
- Measured wall areas with install constraints noted
- Opening-date photos saved against the correct site
- Site brief sent with photos and wall counts
Site conditions that change artwork
We account for apartment schemes, office fit-outs, retail launch dates, and showroom change-outs across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Each brief comes with existing limits such as landlord rules, brand artwork, measured wall widths, or restricted install hours. Flag urgent print requests separately from the wider decor scope so artwork approval and site prep do not get mixed together.
Coastal projects can need extra care with wrapped prints, adhesive products, and storage before fitting. Inland sites often bring dust from ongoing building work, which affects surface prep and the condition of framed pieces on arrival. Load-shedding should also be noted where print scheduling, lighting checks, or late installation windows depend on power.
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Starter brief points to capture
Brief Starter Floor with site photos, opening dates, blank wall counts, and any base prep still outstanding. Make the subject line match the new site.
Write this note while measurements, artwork names, and wall photos still match what the team saw on site. Add store code or project name, contact person, access times, and any prep still outstanding on the wall surface. Keep it with the artwork record so approvals and reprints follow the same job trail.
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