FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Mural costs vary based on the following factors Quality of Materials used (spray paint, latex paint, clear coats, primers/sealers) Equipment Needs (i.e. scaffolding, lift, masking materials, sprayers, etc.) Complexity of design (i.e. amount of detail, number of colors, style, size, etc.) Design Process (i.e. digital sketches, physical drawings, paint sampling, etc.) Design for a mural begins after receiving a design deposit of $300. This design is generally communicated through a digital mock up of the mural on a photo of the wall, but if necessary physical sketches and paintings will be made to better communicate the style and feel of the design. This deposit covers the cost of up to 3 revisions to the initial design. Changes may be made beyond the initial three sketches, but an additional design cost of $50 per sketch may be requested. This deposit is non refundable but will be credited towards the cost of the overall painting after a design is decided upon. Average mural costs range from $15-$50/ sq. ft. of the area being painted, depending on the complexity of the design. The cost above includes the cost of insurance, materials, design, labor and equipment for the mural painting but does not include general repair and preparation of the wall (i.e.. cleaning, masonry work, priming, etc.) or clear coating of the wall to be painted. Unless otherwise requested, the paint used will be high commercial quality, exterior grade paint and may not require the added protection of a clear coat. A materials deposit of half of the total cost of the mural is requested two weeks before painting begins in order to purchase supplies and reserve necessary equipment rentals. Wall Preparation Because the longevity of the mural is dependent on the security of the surface on which it’s painted, it is recommended that exterior walls be power washed one week prior to priming to ensure proper dry-time. Masonry primer/sealer is recommended for brick or concrete walls that have not yet been painted. This service can be included in the painting bid for an additional $1/sq. ft. The cost for your particular project can better be determined after we’ve discussed the size and complexity of your design. As stated before, please don’t hesitate to send me any questions you may have. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to talking with you.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To begin the design process, please answer the following three questions #1- Describe the space in which the mural will go. Is it inside or outside, what type of surface is it and how big it is? #2- What do you want the mural to look like? Do you have any reference photos that you could share? #3- Why do you want to have a mural in this space? What kind of feeling do you want the mural to add to the space? Based on your answers, I’ll send you some reference photos that we’ll use to zero in on the look and get the feel of your design, along with an estimate. Upon finding agreement on a price. I will do a mock-up in which I will take reference photos and photoshop them onto a picture of the mural site to give the client a visual representation of what the mural will look like. I will also send you the contract. Once the contract is signed along with a deposit of ½ the job amount, I will create a mockup which will reflect the way the finished mural will look; which gives you the opportunity to give feedback, and we can do further revisions until we nail down the design. Once we have the design; pick a date a paint the mural. Second half of the payment is paid upon completion of the mural.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in art education and 30 years of experience in the arts including, but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics.