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Hey Mike,

What’s the going hourly rate for murals? Is it better to price it by the square foot? Is it much different than faux painting? Do I price the project separate from the supplies?

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Question:

Hi Mike,

I am looking to do a mural on the side of an enclosed utility trailer. It’s already painted white. Not sure if it’s metal or fiberglass.

I am looking for a recommendation of what kind of paint you sell that would work best, and how to best prepare the surface? We’d like the mural to last, but as a small non-profit, we’re also looking for an affordable option.
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Question:

Mike, I am curious how you get such a straight consistent line even using the Mahl stick. Practice and experience probably? Are you using a liner brush? If so which one? Is a Guide Dog the same thing as a Mahl Stick? [Read more →]

Question:

My name is Joe and I live in Southern California. I’m helping to restore a small catholic church in this area and and have just finished re-painting the exterior shrine to “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. It’s a large concrete and plaster statue with many coats of paint.

I’ve just used plain old out of the tube Liquitex artist’s acrylics and  was wondering if there is a better clear finish for exterior wear and UV protection than standard Liquitex clear gloss. The statue is in a semi-covered area but does get a few hours of direct sunlight every day and also lot’s of dirt and dust from a busy nearby street. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. [Read more →]