This service plans, designs, and paints site-specific murals for interiors and select exteriors. It includes visual direction, sketches and color studies, substrate assessment, priming and repair, accurate scaling (grid, projection, or pounce), and hand-painting with artist-grade, low-VOC coatings. Techniques range from subtle tone-on-tone patterns to illustrative scenes, geometric graphics, and trompe l’oeil. Protective topcoats, documentation, and care guidance are provided. Suitable locations include feature walls, ceilings, stairwells, children’s rooms, entries, commercial lobbies, and facades where conditions allow.

Applications

• Feature walls in living rooms, dining rooms, and entries
• Children’s bedrooms and play spaces
• Ceilings, soffits, niches, and stairwell walls
• Retail or lobby statements and brand-adjacent art
• Exterior accent walls where substrates and weather allow

Styles and approaches

• Botanical and nature-inspired compositions
• Geometric patterns and contemporary graphics
• Illustrative scenes and narrative panels
• Trompe l’oeil, faux architectural elements, and sky ceilings
• Monochrome line work, gradient washes, and glazed layers
• Lettering, typographic accents, and wayfinding motifs

Process overview

• Discovery and brief: goals, mood, references, viewing distance, and lighting
• Concept and sketches: linework, color studies, and scale proofs
• Approvals and scheduling: scope, sequencing, and access planning
• Surface preparation: repairs, skim coating, sanding, priming, and masking
• Layout and scaling: grid, projection, or pounce to transfer artwork accurately
• Painting: brush, roller, glaze, or controlled spray techniques
• Protection: drying windows, dust control, and low-odor materials
• Sealing and finishing: clear coats or anti-graffiti options where appropriate
• Handover: documentation, care guidance, and touch-up plan

Materials and durability

• Artist-grade, low-VOC acrylics and durable wall paints
• Mineral silicate systems for masonry or exterior applications
• Archival pigments with UV-resistant clear coats as needed
• Breathable assemblies and compatible primers to prevent peeling

Surface preparation

• Repair of cracks, fasteners, and minor wall waviness
• Skim coating and sanding to achieve a smooth paint-ready surface
• Primers selected for adhesion and even absorption
• Spot sealing of stains and verification of moisture conditions

Coordination with other trades

• Sequenced after drywall and painting, before final fixtures near mural areas
• Lighting coordination to evaluate color and contrast under final conditions
• Protection of floors, cabinetry, and adjacent finishes during work
• Ventilation planning to support safe curing with low-odor products

Quality benchmarks

• Scale and proportions matching approved sketches or mockups
• Clean edges, intentional brushwork, and consistent sheen
• Color accuracy to the agreed palette under project lighting
• Mockup or sample panel used as the visual reference

Typical timeline

• Concept and sketches: 3–10 days including reviews
• Standard feature wall: 1–3 working days plus cure
• Multi-wall or complex scenes: 4–10+ days
• Exterior work: weather windows may extend schedule

Care and maintenance

• Dust with soft cloths; spot clean with mild, pH-neutral cleaners
• Avoid abrasives and strong solvents on painted or sealed areas
• Touch-ups possible with saved color recipes and labeled leftovers
• Clear coat refresh intervals vary by exposure and traffic

Options and enhancements

• Metal leaf accents, pearlescent or metallic glazes
• Subtle relief elements or integrated stenciling
• Anti-graffiti coatings for high-traffic or exterior zones
• Integrated signage or typographic features where appropriate

Deliverables at completion

• Approved sketches or digital proofs
• Color palette, paint schedule, and sheen notes
• Maintenance and cleaning guidance
• Labeled touch-up materials or product references

A mural can act as a focal point or a quiet backdrop. Planned for the space and finished with durable materials, it adds character that reads well from doorway to close-up.