FAQs & Pricing

I price my murals by the square foot. That sq ft price varies based on some factors, so the range can be anywhere from $15 per sq ft up to $50 per sq ft. Firstly, there will be a design fee upfront to design your mural. The following help me to determine a fair price:

The leading factor is the complexity of the desired design. For example, a realistic style, three dimensional mural would cost more than a graphic style or two dimensional mural. The same can apply to the color palette. A design that incorporates a lot of different colors will cost more than a black and white or monochromatic mural.

The next pricing factor depends on the smoothness or roughness of the substrate. For example, a brick or stucco wall will cost more per sq ft than a smooth texture because it is much more difficult and time consuming to paint on, particularly with a detailed design.

The issue of accessibility is another factor. If the area being painted is not easily accessed (above a water feature, landscaping, on a staircase/ceiling, or construction impediments to work around etc.) it factors into the price.

If the mural requires large scaffolding set up or a lift rental of any kind, this will also be a cost to the client.

After filling out the request form on my contact page and letting me know all the details of your project, I will contact you directly to discuss it further and answer any questions you may have. This initial consultation is free of charge. If, after our conversation, you’d like to proceed, I will meet with you at the site of the mural to take photographs, measurements and notes to get a full understanding of the environment that the work is going in.

Next, I will write a proposal and an estimate based on all provided information. Once a design is agreed upon, I create a full color painted or digital mock up to scale, so that you can see what your mural will look like completed. I’ll require 50% of the total mural cost which includes the design fee and the purchase of supplies to begin. The remaining balance will be due upon completion.

I use high quality exterior grade latex paints on all exterior murals and high quality interior grade latex paints on all interior murals. For Exteriors, I seal the mural with a high grade UV protectant clearcoat to help protect the colors from fading with the sun and other weather elements while creating a protective barrier on the surface from scuffs, scrapes, dirt and finger prints.

If your interior mural is in a high traffic area and/or in direct sunlight from a window, I will also seal the mural with a high grade interior latex clear coat with UV protectant.

Sherwin Williams, Modern Masters Theme Paint, Mann Brothers, and Florida Paints, are some of the paints that I like to use and are some of the preferred paints used by Disney and Universal Studios as well.

If there is a concern regarding the mural being vandalized with graffiti, there are several anti graffiti coatings on the market that can be applied once the mural is complete. These coatings are formulated to repel spray paint and make easy work of clean up without damaging the mural.

In order to guarantee the adhesion of your newly painted exterior mural, it is recommended that exterior walls be pressure washed, patched/repaired and painted with an exterior primer before the start date of your mural. This can be done by you or a painting contractor of your choice.

To prepare for interior murals, the wall(s) must be cleared of all wall hangings, wiped clean, with all holes patched and all light switch and outlet covers removed. All furniture and other obstacles must be completely removed from the room. If it is in a larger space, everything must be moved away from the vicinity of where the mural is going.

If It is an exterior mural above grass or dirt where a scissor lift must drive, the terrain needs to be leveled and or covered with plywood so that the lift will be able to drive over it and operate in a safe manner.