diff --git a/local.yml b/local.yml
index 55b4c3c..09625e5 100644
--- a/local.yml
+++ b/local.yml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
     become_user: user
     dconf:
       key: "/org/gnome/desktop/background/picture-uri-dark"
-      value: "file:///usr/share/backgrounds/System76-Fractal_Mountains-by_Kate_Hazen_of_System76.png"
+      value: "'file:///usr/share/backgrounds/System76-Fractal_Mountains-by_Kate_Hazen_of_System76.png'"
 
   - name: set wallpaper position
     become_user: user