PRICING FOR MURALS & MORE

HOW ARE MURALS PRICED?

Like I said before, great question. Probably the one we get the most. And probably the hardest to answer. See, each mural is priced individually. They are priced according to how long we figure it will take to paint them. For instance, a series of light, puffy clouds will take much less time to paint than say 15 full length recognizable portraits! It all comes down to the degree of detail required in the mural. Here’s a great example. I had a woman call in once, wanting a price to paint a dinosaur in her son’s room. Mickie asked, “What kind of dinosaur?” The woman replied, “Just a dinosaur!” To which Mickie responded, “Well, more like Barney or Jurassic Park? One of them Mike can paint using a purple roller, while the other might take him a month working on the details of a T-Rex exploding out of your wall!”

We tell clients that they can expect most interior murals to cost between $100 and $200 per square foot, but it could be less, or it could be more, depending upon the level of detail required. Exterior murals can cost as little as $20 per square foot, but then again, it depends upon size, accessibility and amount of detail required.

All of this is sorted out in the design phase of the project, when it is determined what it is exactly that you are looking for. Then we can take all of the parameters into consideration and give you a price.

Now, when we give you a price, we give you a price! There are no add-ons, extra charges, compensations, commissions, “Oops, I forgot this!”, “Oh, I ran out of paint!,” etc. Like I said, when we give you a price, we give you a price. No surprises. UNLESS…

Unless the parameters of the project change. For instance, let’s say we give you a quote that includes painting portraits of 5 members of your family. During the middle of the project you decide to add six cousins. Well, the parameters have changed. We would have to charge more for that. I’m not talking about adding another butterfly or changing someone’s hair color, but something that will add a considerable amount of time to the project. I would think that this is something absolutely understandable.

Honestly, the best way to find out how much a mural will cost is to simply give me a call. We can talk about what it is you’re looking for, and I can probably give you a pretty good estimate right on the phone. Hey, I’ve been doing this for a long time. It’s not rocket science. It’s murals. And it’s what I do. And I’m really, really good at what I do.
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Murals & More Pricing FAQs

  • How are murals priced?

    Each mural is priced individually based on the estimated time required to complete the project. The level of detail is one of the most important factors in determining the final cost. Don’t be surprised if a small mural costs more than a large one. If it does, it’s because there’s more detail and it took longer to paint! 

  • What affects the cost of a custom mural?

    The cost of a custom mural depends on several factors, including the level of detail, the size of the mural, accessibility to the work area, and the specific requirements of the project.

  • How much do interior murals typically cost?

    Most interior murals can range anywhere from $50 to $200 per square foot, or it could be more, or it could be less. The final cost is completely dependent on how much detail is required. That tells me how long it will take to paint. The same size wall can range from $10 per square foot for one client to over $200 per square foot for another. That’s because the first might have nothing but simple clouds, while the second might be a series of photo-realistic portraits! And to be honest, I absolutely hate pricing by the square foot. In fact, I usually don’t. I’d rather just talk to you, to see what you have in mind, and we can take it from there.

  • When does Murals & More provide a final price?

    Murals & More determines the final project price at the end of the design phase, after discussing the project details, desired artwork, and overall scope of work. Or conversely, we can go into it with a not-to-exceed figure, where we base our design on that number. That way, no surprises. 

  • Are there extra charges after Murals & More provides a price?

    Once Murals & More provides a final price, that is the agreed-upon cost. There are no hidden fees, surprise charges, commissions, or additional costs - UNLESS the parameters of the project scope change.

  • What happens if the scope of the mural changes during the project?

    If the project scope changes significantly, the price may increase accordingly. For example, adding additional detailed subjects or requesting work that substantially increases painting time may require an added charge. Again, no surprises. We would talk about that before any additional work is done.

  • What is the best way to get a mural estimate?

    The best way to receive a mural estimate is to contact Michael Cooper directly at Murals & More to discuss your project. In many cases, he can provide a preliminary estimate over the phone. Bit to be honest, he’d much rather have an opportunity to at least put his hands on the wall. The walls speak to him, and tell him things that can’t be conveyed over the phone.