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Everything About Mural Painting

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Everything About Mural Painting

Are you considering trying mural painting for your living room? If so, these tips and ideas are exactly what you want to get the desired look. Read on: 


Many mural painting artists in Squamish have shared their secret ways to transform a dull wall into a dazzling piece of art. The process is fun and can take about 15-20 hours to finish effectively. Let us first help you with the tools and things you will need from start to end: 


  • Drop cloth
  • Paint brushes
  • Palate or tray
  • Wipes
  • Acrylic paint
  • Chalk
  • Plastic wall paint
  • Painter's tape
  • A solution made with cleanser and water


Let’s get started:


1.Choose the area you need to work on and clear any hindrances that can hamper your work. You must cover your furniture and remove your carpets to prevent any damage. Get your drop cloth and painter’s tape ready to safeguard your expensive stuff.


2.Asses your wall patiently. If you see any spots or stickiness on the wall, do some gentle scrubbing with a wipe or a sponge dipped in the cleanser and water solution. 


3.Once you are done with getting rid of the spots, start with preparing your wall for getting painted. Remove all the nails and fill the holes to hide any visible imperfections. You need work up a super smooth surface to paint on. 


4.Now that your wall is all set to be painted on, you have to first sketch your mural image. Start by making a grid on a piece of paper. You can then draw the same design with color pencil on the wall. If this sounds a bit of a task, you can try using a wall project to trace the design you like. 


5.Now, get your paint brushes depending on the kind of detailing and depth your design has. You will have to collect brushes of different sizes. Also, keep a cleaning solution ready by your side to clean the brushes so they can be conveniently used multiple times. 


6.Get your paint tray and colors ready. You need to know all the shades and mixing basics to assemble the colors you will need to paint. 


7.Now that you are all set to begin, open all the windows so that the paint fumes can escape making it comfortable for you to work. 


8.You will have to use at least 2-3 coats for every layer. Allow ample time to dry between each coat. For time and mixing instruction, follow the details mentioned on the packaging of your paint tube. 


Once you are done, secure the place so that nothing can spoil your artwork. Depending on the weather conditions, the paint will take about a week or even more to absorb completely. Good luck for your mural painting project in Squamish.

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