Once critical aspect of mural painting is the conditions present before you begin, while you’re painting, and after you’ve finished the mural. Professional mural painters never overlook these critical steps, and neither should any amateurs. Let’s take a look at how this can affect both the painting process and longevity of the completed mural.
One large factor that comes into play with exterior murals will always be the surface conditions. The surface will almost always require some form of pre-paint preparation work before the mural begins. Without this necessary work the mural will fail prematurely either right away or soon there-after. There are a few conditions that may be overlooked but your mural will always last longer if you take the steps to prepare the surface properly.
Surface preparation comes in many forms. Occasionally surface preparation may require extensive scraping, sanding, patching, and filling of holes or cracks. This vital work will ensure the mural has the ideal surface to adhere to. Once the physical preparation has been completed it is always a good idea to apply a high quality primer to the surface before you begin the mural, this will ensure that the mural has the absolute best surface to stick to. Primers can vary in costs; always speak with your supplier about the ideal primer to use. Some primers are made only for drywall and others are high quality industrial primers.
Good luck and don’t forget to take the necessary pre-paint preparation seriously or else you and your mural will undoubtedly regret it!
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