TipDeck.com » Wall Painting http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Choose Paint Colorhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-choose-paint-color http://tipdeck.com/how-to-choose-paint-color#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 01:00:55 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=9259 How to Choose Paint Color How to Choose Paint ColorPicking a paint color and apply it in decoration is a best effort to beautify the room all around. The decoration creates vibrant mood and make someone enable to choose a paint color effectively. .However someone can easily choose a paint color by following some tips:

Be creative

Paint is available in literally an infinite array of colors and is the most versatile element of the room decoration and it is easy to change as well as least expensive in some manner. To elaborate about the paint the basic idea comes to mind is ever keeping patience and use it in a delicate form. However choosing a paint color is a personal choice and interpretation. So someone may choose the color as favorite and other may reject it. So make a quick view to choose an accurate paint color to glaze the room.

Coordinate the sample

Find carpet, tiles, wallpaper and trim samples constantly while using it. Use it where ever want to go and settle. Make a choice as it looks flexible in any manner. The decorating sample must be trying to figure out which of the colors will mix harmoniously on the different room wall and is enough to make the turn side through. Look over the samples of color as primary color and secondary color. Apply which color scheme best match the wall of the painting room. Sometimes people consider the sample bringing out the best in each other as there may be some mixing in bright and light color.

Study the color

The underlying tones of different shades of a color on a full sample strip of coordinated color can make an awesome decoration .So while decorating the room think about the shades and mix color in a usual process. A good sense of imagine the shades and power to judge the color mixing scheme can help to study the color in better position. Apply innovative thought process to create an artistic bent of mind. For choosing a complementary color scheme chose the rules that opposite attract. Some color indicates cool, warmness, and sophistication. So paint a color which sits best for the room and will look convincing while selecting the same.

Trimming it out

Trimming out is a very important part while choosing to paint a color. Select a shade of white or light shade for the moldings, doors, and windows. If someone chooses deep color consider the palest shade of color to coordinate with the wall. For a really striking look, try lighter walls and dark tones or bright color for trim. Get the ideas of making decision over fabrics and wall paper. It will look more vibrant. The paint color will be tone to every room. So trim it and make special.

Choose the paint

Select a particular color for painting the chosen area. The main impact will be reflected through the paint color. As decoration is a vital part of every room it. Try to understand how to best mix the color and match a cool color with a warm and deep one, for a naturally balanced room. Some examples can be elaborated in a designing book to read and know how to use these color pairings effectively.

Beautiful color painting often changes the mood and makes people happy. So be selective, challenging while deciding to make it.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-choose-paint-color/feed How to Paint a Bed Roomhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-bed-room http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-bed-room#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:00:59 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=8247 How to Paint a Bed Room How to Paint a Bed RoomThe wall of your bedroom is probably the last thing you see as you drift off to sleep and the first thing to see when you wake up in the morning. Hence, make sure that the kind of atmosphere you create in your bed room should be comforting, relaxing and harmonious. So, choose a color which can make you as fresh as morning. Bed room is always a space of relaxation. For this you have to be very careful while beautifying your own bed room. You can follow some useful tips:

Color selection: Selecting a color is a subjective matter but when it comes to painting the bed room it’s almost different. The first thing which strikes the mind is undoubtedly color selection. Always try to choose bed room interior wall paint that can give you warmth and mood enhancing look to your bed room. While deciding on the bed room color scheme, select the color that make you feel cool and calm inside. For example, if you are a peace loving kind of person you can go for quite muted colors. These colors can create perfect atmosphere for mind relaxation. In this category there are number of colors available to you. However, blue, green and lavender are the best colors for your bed room. The main advantage of a cool color is that it makes the room look slightly bigger than the normal size. If you want to give a youthful touch to your bed room go with some warm colors. Warm hues can create peaceful environment but select the lighter shades rather than deep shades. You may use light blue and pink color. If you fond of lively atmosphere you may select some natural colors like buttery yellow and light sea green. Don’t go for any brighter color that can over stimulate your senses.

Meet interior designers: After selecting the color scheme you must meet some interior designer who may help to give some innovative ideas. There are numbers of interior designers who can help you in this regard. You can access the internet and gather lots of addresses. There are many home decorative books available in the market that can give better ideas on how to paint your bed room.

Use a virtual room painter: There are many types of computer application and online virtual room painting programs that will let you know how the room will look like after the specific color. You can choose a room lay out that is similar to your color and decide whether the bed room color works for you once you paint to the entire room. There are some virtual art academies which can help you to read on this topic and gain some ides.
Colors leaves an lasting impression on our moods so always keep trying innovative thoughts and ideas about painting and color schemes which will help you paint your own bed room. A perfect choice always begs lots of flexibility. So give your bed room a fresh and new look as you want a stress free sleep there.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-bed-room/feed How to Paint Art on Wallshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-art-on-walls http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-art-on-walls#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:00:23 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7479 How to Paint Art on Walls How to Paint Art on WallsPainting has been an expression of your innermost and subconscious thoughts that intrigue the mind. Through the ages, men have tried in a lot of ways to express their thoughts through the different mediums and styles of painting which has only helped to enrich the variety and the scale the boundaries of the art itself. From sketching to etching, from water color to oil paint, from canvas to fresco, painting has a vast choice when it comes to the use of a medium or the material to paint on. Every painter develops his own style and gains expertise in his medium of choice as he grows as a painter.

One of the more exciting and challenging form of paint job is to master the tricks of how to paint art on walls. Here are a few tips that might help.

  1. Before you plan to work on your paint designs, first decide on what type of art are you going to work on. Wall art can be as modern and funky as it can be serious and surreal as you may want it to be. Knowing your purpose of display and the place to display will most often help you decide on the style to work with.
  2. When you are painting on the wall there are a few challenges that immediately come up and you need proper consideration and planning before execution of your paintwork starts. You need to think about the amount of exposure to light, heat or moisture the surface is going to receive over a period of time because that will guide you on planning for the longevity of your art work.
  3. Before getting on with your design, divide your canvas into sections for a better symmetry. More often than not, wall art are set on a big canvas and you can get into a delusion with the amount of space at your disposal.
  4. To make a temporary art on a wall the first thing you might need to do is clean the surface on which you are going to paint. Then apply a fresh coat of base color to give it an even spread that will give you a canvas to work on. For the tools that you will need to paint, you can use the various spray paint cans easily available now a days.
  5. Permanent wall art are trickier and need you to be a specialist in your job to prepare installations like a fresco. You have to start from the very beginning with the plastering of the wall itself. It takes a lot of time and perseverance for painting frescos but they are the most vibrant and most long-lasting wall art installations.

While painting or art on walls can be challenging it is also very exciting. If your purpose is to work on a temporary installation of modern art then there will be far less challenges than if you are planning on an elaborate and permanent art installation. The two have very different ways to approach the task of painting art on walls.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-art-on-walls/feed How to Paint Rusthttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-rust http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-rust#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:59:01 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7417 How to Paint Rust How to Paint RustWhen you have several things exposed to strong weather conditions they can easily develop rust and then it becomes difficult for you to remove those rusts and prepare the object for re using. However, more than removing rust it is easier to paint over rust to make the material look all the more fresh and new. Painting will help in hiding the rust and at the same time enable the object become more durable with time.

  1. You can kill rust with the help of a solution called Ospho. This is easily available at the hardware store. The rusted object you have should be painted with ospho and then you must allow the paint settle down for 24 hours. The areas where the object has developed rust will automatically turn black. You can make use of a wire brush to remove the flakes or you can even make use of a sandpaper to prepare the item for repainting. Next, take a soft cloth and wipe the object well. You should always make use of a rust resistant paint in order to save the object from further rusting.
  2. You can also make use of an appliance spray paint. First, you have to remove the rusts by brushing the object well with sandpaper and then start painting by arranging some couple of paint cans. If you are unable to detect the rusted spots it would be best that you deal with the entire surface. Appliance spray paint is better than any regular spray types as it works in making the surface tougher and less vulnerable to rusts and damages.
  3. You can also make the work done with the help of Naval Jelly. This will help in taking the rust off nicely. To do this you should clearly follow the instructions mentioned on the container. Whenever, you prepare some object for repainting you must make sure to sand the surface well in order to allow the paint settle down nicely on the surface of the rusted item.
  4. However, painting rust at times may become a bit difficult if the object comes with irregular surfaces. You must well apply sandpaper in order to make the surface smooth and even and this process is known as sandblasting.
  5. However, nothing can be better than the traditional methods of sanding and brushing. You can also make use of an aerosol product called Extend. This should be well applied on the surface after the rust has been aptly removed. When painting a rusted body you must make sure to follow the instructions well. This is essential in order to maintain the surface of the object. You can also make use of Rust-oleum or Krylon spray paint to provide a good covering to the rusted body.

Once you have treated the trusted object well with sandpapers and paints you must make sure to use the object with care. This would be great in trying to save the surface from unwanted rust and damages. Thus, try to adopt the best rust removal process today.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-rust/feed How to Paint Homehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-home http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-home#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:00:12 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7290 How to Paint Home How to Paint HomeIf you are looking at doing a makeover of your home, getting it painted is a great idea to start with. A real value addition to your home, painting is relatively easier on the pocket too as compared to other beautifying options. A paint job done properly can alter the very look of your house. However, to get a pleasing end-result it is essential that you use the right paint, select the proper product and apply professional techniques while painting your house. So the next time you wonder on how to paint home, refer the handy tips given below and you will find getting the job done much easier and faster.

  • Choose the type of paint you would want for your home. The two paint types commonly available are water based or acrylic paint and oil based or alkyd paint. Water based paints are more popular though many professionals prefer oil based paints for their hard protective look on the finished surface.
  • Before you start painting your interiors or exteriors, you would first need to clean the surface. If you are painting only the insides of your home, mild soapy water should be sufficient to clean the floors and walls. For the exteriors of your home, a soft bristle brush can be used for scrubbing the surface.
  • Inspect the surface for any cracks or gaps and have them filled with spackling paste or caulk. Remove all pictures, clocks and hangings from the walls. For nail heads, you could either hammer them flat or cover them up with plaster. If the nails are no longer required, you can seal the holes with caulk.
  • When painting the interiors, move the furniture away from the walls towards the center of the room. It is best to remove as much furniture as possible away from the room, which will save a lot of clean up time in the end. Cover all furniture with plastic or newspaper to avoid them being accidentally stained with paint. Floors should be covered with drop cloths.
  • Remove hardware like electrical switches, outlet covers and light covers. Doors, windows and fixtures that cannot be removed should be masked off.
  • Ensure that you garner all the basic paint tools such as paint trays, paintbrushes, rollers, wall scrapers, ladders and clean up tools.
  • After you get the groundwork preparation ready, you can start with the paintwork. Ensure that you choose a good interior primer that is compatible with the finish paint. In case of any tough stains on the walls, two coats of primer may be needed. Apply the primer and allow it to dry completely before you apply the paint.
  • Whilst painting, start first with the ceiling. Ceilings are best painted widthwise. A spray painter can help in getting the job done faster. Walls should be painted in an up-and-down motion.
  • Once the walls and ceilings are done, you can turn to the door and window frames. Ensure to clean up any spills as you go about your work. If you have been using a water based paint, cleaning the brushes and rollers with plain water should suffice. For alkyd paint, solvent-based solution would be required to clean brushes and other tools.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-home/feed How to Fix Paint Dripshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-fix-paint-drips http://tipdeck.com/how-to-fix-paint-drips#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:03:56 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=5462 How to Fix Paint Drips How to Fix Paint DripsPaint drips normally occur when you apply excess paint to your project using an overloaded paint brush. And it also becomes an ugly mark if you are not able to fix it in time. If you find out the drip when the paint is relatively wet, then you can easily brush out the drip. But the additional brushing will cause more trouble if the paint starts to dry. Even you have the option to dab off the excess paint lightly by using a plain cloth or paper towel if the paint drip is nearly but not completely dry. But when the paint is completely dry you don’t have any other option but to use some simple tool like a scrapper or a clean razor blade.

Let’s have a look on the techniques of how to fix paint drips.

Wet Paint Drips: Wet paint drips are the easiest of the paint drips to be fixed. You can simply wipe the wet drips completely simply by using a clean piece of cloth or paper towel. After wiping out, leave it for some time to dry. But ensure to check it after it is fully dried up as it may require an additional round of brushwork, or some repainting.

Semi Wet Paint Drips: If the paint is nearly dry you can dab off the excess paint with a cloth or paper towel. The excess paint will be wiped out but it will leave a blemish behind. But the blemish will be almost hidden after applying another top coat of paint. So you need not worry about the blemish as it will be barely noticeable after your recoating.

Fully Dried Paint Drips: Fully dried paint drips are the toughest of these paint drips to be fixed, because the paint is completely dried up and any repair will damage the look of the whole wall or furniture. You can remove the raised portion of the drip by using some simple tool like a scrapper or a clean razor blade. But ensure that the removal is slow and you do it carefully as it may make the whole structure look ugly. After removing the raised portion, use 220-grit sandpaper to gently remove the remaining blemish. But sand only in the direction of the drip because if you try to sand back-and-forth, the paint may gum up or flake away making the blemish only bigger. Also ensure that you leave the surrounding area and sand only the blemish.
The print drip may be wet, semi wet or dry, but you have be patient while fixing it. The paint drip fixing will be successful if you do it in a manner which is more methodical. Also there are some small points which you can keep in mind while starting the painting and thus prevent the creation of paint drips. Always avoid loading excess paint on the brush or roller at a time. Also allow paint the time to be fully dried up before applying the second round of paint.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-fix-paint-drips/feed How to Paint a Roomhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-room http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-room#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 20:02:38 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3581 How to Paint a Room How to Paint a RoomPainting a room is one of the most common home repair projects. It is a noble way to give your room a new look. Besides you can also do the same at a very low cost. But it is necessary to follow certain procedures while painting a room. This is because such a task can be accomplished in a couple of hours, a half day, or even more based on the approach we follow. You should also observe the room does not appear messy or dirty at the end of the project. There is a difference between painting a room and applying a new coat over the existing one. Because the latter process takes more time as you might even have to scribble or remove the old paint before applying the new coat to your room.

There are a few basic steps and features that an individual should follow while painting a room. These points will hold good in the painting process which are described in brief under the following subheads: -

Prerequisites

Make sure your have all the necessary tools and equipments required during the process before you start painting the room. These supplies can be the painting brush, sprayers, rollers, drop-cloth, tapes etc. This is because it is not an easy task to keep running for such materials in the middle of your work. Cover objects that you cannot move or not required to move with clean drop-cloths. If there are some items that can be removed temporarily, move it to a different place. This is done to protect the items inside the room from dripping of the paints on them. Remove hardware like handles, hinges, electrical switch covers, doorknobs, smoke detectors, etc before applying paints on the walls and ceiling of your room. You should even try to make the room free of spider webs and dust free before starting the task. All these factors make the process comparatively easier and quicker.

Painting Procedure

Organize the surfaces of your room that need to be painted first. Make sure your room is kept dry enough to avoid mold growth. This is because you might need to wipe the surfaces of your room during the process with a sponge or dry soft cloth without having any problem. If there is any existing old paint which is chipping, you should scrape it off with a paint scraping tool or a metal brush. This is necessary so that your new coat of paint does not peel or flake off the surface. Use thinners as per the requirement for applying a coat on the surface. For this you can also follow the instruction mentioned on the manuals of the paint box. It is often advised that you should go for a lighter coat initially. As you proceed you can apply more coats over the surface rather a thick coat in the beginning. Use a diluted acid or a household detergent to remove grease from the walls. This is because such substances will hinder the process of painting the surface smoothly.

These are the essential points and factors that an individual should observe while painting a room. But make sure you do complete the task carefully pursuing with all the necessary details mentioned above but utmost interest and safety.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-room/feed How to Paint Interiorhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-interior http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-interior#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:02:21 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3018 How to Paint Interior How to Paint InteriorFor any homeowner interior painting counts a lot. Because proper paints with matching colors on the interior of a house can change its look distinctively. Many a times, even the feel-good factor gets added with the perfect coat of paint over the walls of a house. Small cracks and uneven forms can be hidden if the applied coat is smooth and even. However, it is not always easy to get a flawless paint on the interiors without proper equipments. Painting the interiors with faux finishing needs a great deal of practice which mostly professionals are acquainted with.

Below mentioned are some important steps for painting the interiors of a house cause mistakes do occur resulting in fade look of the whole wall or any interior: -

  • Smoothening of the surface: – Initially, you have the clean or remove the old coat uniformly. This should be done with proper equipment so that no uneven part remains. Make sure that all the decorative materials and furniture to stay covered with any drop-cloth or plastic. This is done so that the dust and scraps do not fall and make them untidy.
  • Precautions: – Wear a mask so that you do not inhale any dust coming out while removing the old paint. Even while applying a new coat with a sprayer, it can harm your lungs if you inhale anything toxic. Instead you can use a respirator for protecting yourself from inhaling any paint particles or droplets. Because paints do have harmful chemical composition. Proper eye gears should be worn while painting or removing a coat as small particles might enter the eye leading to serious consequences.
  • Applying the coat: – The coat of paint should always be made thin before applying the first layer. This can be done applying some solutions which are generally recommended on the labels of the paint box. For smooth application of the paint, make sure that the nozzles are clean and made free flowing. Regularly, keep cleaning the nozzles so that they do not get clogged.
  • Guidelines: – There is always an instruction manual while buying any paint. Tread it carefully before applying your desired coat of paint. Keep an observation that no gaps are left after the first coat. Normally you need to apply 3-4 coats of paint to get a smooth surface or to hide uneven cracks of a wall or any interior. As soon as the first coat is dry, apply coat of paint. Have an observation that you do not apply a very thick coat on the first instance. To apply faux finishes, follow the instructions and give your interiors a relatively smooth touch.
  • How to Paint Interior1 How to Paint InteriorColor selection: – The selection of the shade or the color depends solely on you. Normally, people go for those colored paints that create a combination with any of their decorative inside the hall or room. Matching shades with the curtain or furniture are a general option for the homeowners to select with before painting the interiors.

Equipments required: - Paint
Sprayer
Covering plastic/ drop cloth
Respirator
Eye gears Paint thinner

Following the above steps you can give a new looks to your interiors at a relatively easy approach.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-interior/feed How to Paint Wallhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-wall http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-wall#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:05:55 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=2819 You can give your room a noticeable makeover and add a fresh look to the décor of the room by painting the walls. Painting the wall yourself can give you an ultimate satisfaction if you can give a professional finishing. Moreover, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on hiring painters if you learn the tricks of how to paint wall.

  • How to Paint Wall How to Paint WallFirst make a list of the necessary item to paint wall and purchase them from the market. Things you need to paint a wall are a can of the color that you want to paint wall, primer, a measuring tape, paint tray, paint brushes and a paint roller, a flat headed screwdriver, a roll of masking tape, a sponge, pencil and paper. While purchasing the paint, it is essential that you select the colors carefully because sometimes the color that appears on the can is not exactly the same for the liquid inside the can. Then calculate the amount of paint needed to paint the wall. For that, measure the wall and calculate the area of the wall that you are going to paint. A can of 1 gallon of paint can cover around 118-150 square feet of wall. Accordingly, you should purchase enough paint to apply at least two coats.
  • There are several things on the wall that you don’t want to paint even accidentally. Mask off the switchboards, frame of the doors and windows, or cupboard etc. with masking tapes to protect them from the wall paint. It is certainly a time-consuming part of the task. But the result of the efforts can be best observed after you finish painting the wall completely. While purchasing the masking tape make sure that you take the one meant for the purpose. The tapes are also known as “painter’s tape” and readily available in any store. Press the tape with your finger to seal the surface perfectly ensuring no paint seep behind the tape.
  • appl ext wall paint 03 How to Paint WallApply a coat of primer to the wall. Select your primer considering the existing color of the wall the color you want to paint it. More the contrast between the colors, more it becomes necessary to use a primer. Primer creates a smooth surface on the wall by sealing the pores so that you can apply the paint perfectly on the wall.
  • If you are painting the wall of a room, make sure the room is well-ventilated. If possible it is good to use a face mask while painting. Use a flat-headed screw driver to open the can of paint and stir the liquid with a painting stick before pouring it into a painting tray. Dip the roller in the paint and move it back and forth to get an even coat of paint on the roller. Now, paint the wall using the roller with gentle forward and backward motions. Don’t add too much paint on the roller; the paint may smear on the floor or flick over you. Cover the entire wall starting from one end to other. You can use a paint brush to paint the detail. While using a brush, paint with long, flowing strokes. If required, go for a second coat of paint. You don’t need to worry about the edges of the wall if you have masked them properly.
  • Remove the masking tapes carefully after the wall is completely dry. If you find any paint leaked beneath the mask, use a wet sponge to wipe it out.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-wall/feed 1 How to Paint a Muralhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-mural http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-a-mural#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:02:40 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=2809 If you have the desire to decorate your room in a unique manner then there is no better way of doing it than painting a mural in the room. It will not only add class to the interior of your room but also provide it with the much needed makeover that it craved for. This article will deal with all the steps that are involved in painting a mural in your room. Have a look at the below mentioned points to make your task easier:

  • How to Paint a Mural How to Paint a MuralYou have to first think about transferring the mural design to the wall. This has to done by selecting a particular design that you want to paint on your wall. You can choose any design from a book, a card or may be something which you have drawn yourself. After selecting the image, you have to make two copies of it- one color and other black and white. Also make a black and white transparency of the image that you have chosen. This transparency has to be placed on an overhead projector. Use the projector to project your design on the specified area of the wall where you want it to be painted. Use a pencil to outline the design carefully.
  • Use the photocopy of your design and draw a grid over it thereby enlarging it into a piece of butcher paper. Now very carefully you have to cut out each image of the design that is in the butcher paper by using a pair of scissors. Make sure that you begin cutting with the design which is the largest. These cut paper images have to be now fixed to the wall in the specified location where you want the mural to be painted. For the purpose of fastening the cut images to the wall you can use masking tape.
  • How to Paint a Mural1 How to Paint a MuralAfter having fastened all the cut out images in the wall, you have to use a pencil to trace around each paper image. Do this very carefully and steadily. After doing so, you will have to cut out any images/shapes that are inside the large paper images. These shapes can be the spots of a butterfly or windows in a car etc. As you had done earlier, here also you have to fasten these shapes to the desired location in the wall by using masking tape. However be careful that you have to fasten these shapes inside the larger outlines. Use a pencil to outline the smaller shapes. Now take the reference of the photocopies of the design and sketch in any additional details of your design.
  • Use the color photocopy of your mural design and notice the colors used in it. Referring to these colors you can choose the acrylic paints that are required for painting the mural on the wall. Start by pouring out the desired colors out onto a plastic container. Now by using a wide and flat paintbrush you have to begin painting the large areas of your mural design first. You can shade and blend the colors by painting another color on top of a color. However be careful that the bottom color should dry before you apply paint of some other color on the top of it. For brushing in the details and for outlining images, you can use a round paintbrush.
  • Some tips which can be useful while painting the mural: You can also use the overhead projector to redraw any details on your mural design that might have been covered with paint. You need to position the projector squarely in front of the wall or else you might have a distorted image on the wall.

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