Murals by Missy - The Blog

The most common questions that I'm asked by clients have to do with the paint I use. Occassionally, I will use latext paint or MyColor inspired by Pantone to cover large areas, but for most murals, I use Golden Fluid Acrylics exclusively. Here's why:

- Golden Acrylics are water soluble, which means that I don't need to use harsh solvents in your home or business.

- Acrylic paints dry quickly. Paint that has been applied to the wall will be dry to the touch within an hour, and completely cured in 24 hours.

- Golden Acrylics are virtually odor-free. This paint has very little to no odor, so it is safe to use in children's bedrooms. This combined with drying time means that your child will be able to sleep in his or her beautiful new room the very same night it has been painted!

- Acrylic paint is permanent and water resistant, which means they are easy to clean. Once the paint is completely cured, it is like a very thin film of plastic adhered to the wall. It can be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. I have even used a Magic Eraser very gently to clean crayon, marker, and scuff marks from a mural.

- Golden Acrylics are fade resistant and color fast. This means that the colors are manufactured stay true to the day they were painted. These paints are professional artist paints which are made to be archival.

- Golden Acrylics are clearly labeled to adhere to safety regulations. I do not use any colors that are marked with an "X" to indicate harmful. Click here for more information.

- It's sad to admit it, but there may come a time when a mural has to be painted over. Acrylic paint can be covered with regular primer/latex house paint. Because I use fluid paint, there are very few brush strokes in my work, which means minimal sanding is required.

I hope that this article has helped to answer some basic questions regarding my paint. I've spent many hours researching and experimenting to find the best paint possible to work with, and the best paint for my clients. If you have any further questions about my materials or process, please feel free to send me an email.

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