In general, acrylic paint is one of the most highly recommended types of paints to use on walls because it offers a superior color intensity when compared to latex and oil-based paints. It also dries faster, has a less unpleasant odor, and is incredibly resistant to fade and peeling.
PAINTING A WALL MURAL
It’s been almost a year since my first wall mural at Fabcafe but my fascination with hand-painted walls dates back to the summer of 2014 when a senior from work and a very good friend took me to a beautifully painted cafe in Delhi for lunch. I was amazed at the walls and even more amazed when I found out that the walls were hand-painted.
I could instantly relate to the illustrations and knew this is what I would love to do someday.
Over the years, I have realized that when it comes to a wall mural, there are so many possibilities, permutations, and combinations, that you don’t have to be a skilled artist to create a beautiful wall. I am no expert either and what I am about to share with you is merely out of my own personal experience and some practice. I still remember how intimidated I got looking at a big wall before I started painting my first mural ever but that ended the moment my brush touched the wall. It’s been an incredible journey since then and one of my favourite things to do now 😀
WHAT PAINTS AND BRUSHES TO USE AND WHERE TO FIND THEM :
Acrylic paints work great on almost all surfaces. They are bright, opaque and the good quality ones are even water and light resistant. Even if you are a beginner, choose your brands and colors wisely because that does make a lot of difference. You could start with Pebeo studio acrylics or Camel artists acrylics ( easily available ) they are quite pocket-friendly and have a nice smooth texture. Some other brands that I use and really like are Daler-Rowney, Winsor and Newton and Golden. These are available on Amazon and certain other offline stores that stock professional art supplies.
I started painting with my regular Faber Castell brushes and often now add different shapes and sizes as and when needed. For larger areas and base coats, use flat hard bristle brushes or thick round brushes and finer ones for top layers and details.
HERE ARE SOME BASICS TO REMEMBER WHILE PAINTING A WALL :
- Prepare the wall that you will be painting on – Before you begin transferring your paint to the wall, make sure the wall is clean of any impurities, dirt or dust. For instance, unwanted grains, oil or grease might hamper your artwork once you start painting, so get rid of those before you begin.
- Create a theme for your artwork and indulge in a little space design – Look around and see what theme you’d want that space and your mural to reflect, bright, bold, minimal etc. This is also a good stage to come up with a color palette and how much of the wall would you want the mural to cover and the approximate proportion of the artwork you’ll have to work on, for e.g, square, 4:3, 6:9, landscaper, portrait etc.
- Start designing the artwork – One of the best ways is to keep a proportion in mind and start designing accordingly. For eg. if you wall is 10×10 feet, work on a 1ftx1ft area so that you know how much to blow it up while transferring it on the wall.
- Transfer the artwork on the wall using on of the following ways –
- Grid method – Create a grid using horizontal and vertical lines on your artwork and the same on the wall and transfer each box onto the respective box on the wall. For e.g. – Divide the 1ftx1ft artwork into 10 columns and 10 rows which gives you 100 unique boxes. Divide the 10ftx10ft wall also into 10 columns and 10 rows. copy the artwork on each box on the paper to the corresponding box on the wall. Once all the boxes are done, you’ll have the blown up version of your paper artwork on the wall. You can use as many rows, columns and boxes as you need. Sometimes, 4 is enough and sometimes, more than 10 might be needed for really big murals.
- Free hand drawing – This is my favourite way. You don’t need to be too precise sometimes especially with botanicals. Go ahead, and draw free hand the way you feel like, no one’s going to know.
- Projector transfer – Sometimes you need very precise artworks, e.g.. certain logos etc. In those cases, create or use a digital file and project it on the wall using any projector. This makes it super easy to trace the lines and shapes and once you have done that, color it in.
- Start painting using multiple techniques to make it simple for you and to add depth and interest to your artwork. You could even go crazy with the supplies you use. Try experimenting with different kinds of brushes, sponges etc to create textures and interesting strokes on the wall.
- Start with the lightest color to create a base coat and move on to darker colors. Acrylic colors are opaque and once a layer dries, you can easily coat it with another without disrupting the base layer. You can add as many layers, shades as you want.
These are just some guidelines and basics that I wanted to share with you all. However pls don’t feel the pressure to follow any of them if you don’t feel like. The first time I started painted a wall, it was a small wall in my room and I started without anyone teaching me how to paint on a wall. I treated it like another paper and started painting the way I would usually do. Slowly, I got a hang of what colors go together well and what tools work for me the most. The reason I am telling you this is that the above-mentioned points might give you a starting point or a direction but you are going to have most fun and create the best that you can if you forget the existing rules for a while and create your own new rules or mix it up with what I have shared with you.
Most importantly, Don’t be scared of ruining a wall or two because there is nothing that can’t be fixed and because it’s so very important to make horrible mistakes before you create that one thing that you can be proud of.
Hope you create beautiful walls around you and I can’t wait to see. Don’t forget to take pictures and tag me on instagram if you share them, I would love to see what you come up with 🙂
Feel free to ask anything else that I might have missed out on in the comments below!
April 26, 2019 — Vidhi Khandelwal
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Mohammed Ashraf said:
I absolutely love the idea of painting a wall mural! It’s such a creative and personal way to transform any space, whether it’s in your home, office, or even a public area. I appreciate your explanation and the designs. As for beginners, it’s not easy to find the best paint brands, but from my experience, I would suggest Caparol paints for creating beautiful wall murals.
For more details: https://caparolarabia.com/dealer/africa/
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Acrylic Paint Murals
There are so many types of paints for walls, that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. From acrylic to latex to oil-based paints, it’s no wonder why the choices feel endless.
Acrylic paint is one of the most commonly used types of paints. It is water-based and permanent, so it’s the perfect choice for pretty much any project. Most importantly, acrylic paint is actually the best possible option for painting walls, since it offers a superior vibrancy and protective shield to the walls when compared to oil-based or latex paints.
Have you ever seen a beautiful wall mural on a building, or a random wall? Well, chances are it was created with acrylic paints. The colors are just so vibrant and durable, that many artists choose acrylic paint as their go to paint for wall murals and wall art.
Apart form being a versatile and vibrant paint, acrylic paint also dries faster than oil-based paints and tends to have a much less offensive odor. You can also apply it in colder temperatures, making it a great option for outdoor projects.
If you’re looking for acrylic paint for your wall, I recommend this Magicfly set from Amazon. It’s very durable and the colored are amazing! It’s made specifically for the outdoors, so it can withstand any weather, and also works on rock surfaces.
Some people even mix fluid acrylics with heavy body acrylics, which helps create a well blended paint that will cover larger areas. If you are doing high detailed work, I always recommend going with artists grade acrylic paints like this Arteza set. They’re known for having very opaque colors, which always makes painting easier.
Can You Put Acrylic Paint Over Old Paint?
Whether you’re freshening up a room with a new solid color or creating an elaborate mural, knowing exactly what you’re painting over the top of is the key to a successful project. Acrylic paint can be applied easily to old acrylic layers, but if you make sure that you aren’t attempting to apply acrylic paint over an old oil-based layer of paint.
Acrylic paint, when applied over the top of oil-based paint, with cause the old paint to loosen up, which may result in peeling or even wood damage. Oil-based paint is more common in old buildings, so it’s a good idea to do your research ahead of starting your project.
If you want to repaint a wall that already oil-based paint on it, either use new oil-based paint over the top of it or remove the oil-based paint completely before applying acrylic paint layers.
Every good wall mural must have the right paintbrushes. Click here to see my other article that goes over the best paintbrushes for acrylic painting.
Are There Downsides to Using Acrylic Paint on Walls?
Even though acrylic paint offers more intense color payoff and longer-lasting sheen than other types of paints, there are still a few things to take into consideration if you decide to use acrylic paint on the walls.
First of all, acrylic paint does not glide as smoothly as oil-based paint. This relative lack of flow in acrylic paint is great if you’re trying to build texture in a more detailed project, but isn’t so great if you want to avoid obvious brush strokes on your wall. However, there are additives that you can purchase for acrylic paint in order to decrease this slightly annoying effect.
Furthemore, acrylic paint is not as durable as its oil-based counterparts. This is because acrylic paint doesn’t harden up as much as oil paint. The hardening, or lack thereof, happens during the curing process while the paint dries. In short, because acrylic paint doesn’t solididy as much as oil paint after drying means it can be more susceptible to damage.
One way to avoid this is to avoid applying acrylic paint in areas that might see a lot of traffic, especially from pets or children. Similarly, you can strategically place pieces of furniture carefully against the painted wall to act as a makeshift barrier between the paint and any potential aggressors.
