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| THE PROCESS AND FAQ
Q: Is there a cost for our initial consultation?
A: No, there is no cost to our first meeting for murals and faux finishes.
Color consultations usually takes just 1 or 2 meetings and start at $25.
However, if air travel and accommodation is needed this cost is deferred to the client.
Q: How do you come up with a design?
A: The first step is to have a meeting with you to talk about what you're looking for and get your ideas.
Then a theme is selected, for example: a collage of favorite sports teams for a boy's room or a city street scene for a kitchen.
We
decide what elements to include in the mural, in this case would we add
the team jersey or sport equipment or actual players; will we show people or just buildings in the street scene.
Everyone has an input in this process.
The colors are decided upon if they need to match existing decor.
Reference material is then collected from yours and my personal photographs and pictures.
Q: How do I see what the mural would look like before you begin:
A: A thumbnail / rough sketch is drawn to decide the composition and layout of all the elements you wanted in the mural.
You take a look at this and make changes where needed.
Once
you approve it, a color painting can also be done to finalize the color
scheme. There is a minimal cost of $30 for a color painting and will
only be charged if I do not paint the mural or faux finish.
If you approve the color painting or drawing and give the go-ahead for the project to start, then the $30 will not be charged.
It
really takes a lot of time and effort to get to the color painting
phase and this cost is just to cover a small part of that and materials
used.
Q: What kind of wall surface do you paint on?
A: I paint on any surface (see below) but for the most part, murals are done on blank walls.
Other surfaces I paint on are: canvas, doors, furniture, basement walls, paneling, windows......
Q: What do we need to do to the room before you start painting?
( The requests below are to ensure that your property remain unharmed in the process of painting a mural or faux treatment)
A: Prior to my arrival:
1) Please remove all furniture from the room or move it so that there is at least a 4-foot wide space along each area to receive a faux finish or mural. I need to be able to move freely with a ladder and materials.
2) Please wipe down all moldings (crown, floor, cabinetry and window/door frames, especially the top edges) to remove dust and/or pet hair.
3) Sweep or vacuum floors.
4) Pets should not be allowed in the work area as hairs can become part of the painting and they run the risk of brushing onto a painted surface.
5) Remove all window treatments, rods or brackets if we’re painting that area.
6) All artwork, pictures, shelves, wall hangings, accessories etc. should be removed. All nails or screws should be removed as well.
7) Nail or screw holes, scratches and dents need to be filled in, sanded and dried.
8) It is preferable to have a fresh coat of paint on the walls where a new mural would be painted. The
best paint to use is a satin or eggshell latex
9) Where necessary, the client needs to move the stove so that I can paint at least 12 inches behind it. (if you request that I paint the entire area behind a stove/refrigerator, please notify me beforehand.
Please note that I would be happy to clear the room for an additional cost of $100 (with the exception of furniture - that is still the client’s responsibility)
Q: Do you have any special instructions on how to care for our new mural / faux treatment?
A: When cleaning walls with murals become absolutely necessary, do not scrub excessively or use harsh chemicals since this may damage the mural. Lightly wash with a damp sponge. Murals in high traffic areas such as hallways and bathrooms may need to be protected by using a clear water-based varnish in low luster or soft sheen. This should be done 1-2 weeks after the mural has been completed to allow the paint to dry and cure completely. The cost for doing this is not included in the mural cost. It is not a difficult process and most clients can do this themselves and save the additional cost of me returning.
It is fine to use the room for whatever purpose it was designed (like the bathroom) but take care not to rub too hard on the freshly painted surface. Even house paint will come off before it has had time to dry completely.
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