#0, Mural outdoors
Posted by molly on 16-Jul-02 at 10:54 AM
I want to paint a mural outdoor on my parents garage. What paint do I use and if anyone had any suggestions on purchasing "dye colors" so I don't have to buy a lot of different colors of paint.
#1, RE: Mural outdoors
Posted by Ilia on 16-Jul-02 at 09:49 PM
In response to message #0
You can use outdoor latex paints from "Home Depot" and colorants/tints sold at the same place. Also "Home Depot" sells "rejected" paints (color mixes left/rejected by the customers) at the fraction of the cost, just pick a few for your palette. It is not exactly a requirement to use only outdoor paint since you are not applying a thick coat of a single flat color.
#2, RE: Mural outdoors
Posted by mary_linderman on 07-Aug-02 at 10:07 AM
In response to message #1
Ilia's message was correct and very practical. My husband and I paint outdoor community murals, and we use exterior latex paint from commercial paint stores. Also buying costom mixed paint that has been rejected is very good. view our work on www.evanslumberco.com see Historic Train Mural:)
#3, RE: Mural outdoors
Posted by Ilia on 07-Aug-02 at 10:29 AM
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Thanks Mary!I went to the page, i like the way you accented the "trompe" of children with a shadow. Nice touch!
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our FPAA&ID Image Database at
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#4, RE: Mural outdoors
Posted by thefauxtasticartist on 08-Sep-02 at 06:41 AM
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Mary,
Just have to say... I saw your mural and I LOVED it! How adorable, the painted children looking up at the mural! Very creative!I agree with you all about the exterior latex paint. I've even heard that Ben. Moore is very popular! Visit me at...
www.thefauxtasticartist.com
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