Mural Materials

Brushes & Rollers

Having done some house painting over the years, I invested in Purdy Brushes. However, murals are a slightly different beast. Switching between colors quickly is key, so I picked up a Pro Grade brush set—affordable and solid quality.

Rollers are also essential for covering large areas efficiently. A few different roller sizes will make a big difference in getting the job done smoothly.

Paint Pens

Paint pens are great for quick color application on smooth surfaces, especially when you want an organic or monoline look. However, they don’t work well on rough textures.

I recommend Grog Squeezers from Bombing Science. I bought the empty markers and filled them with my own paint using plastic syringes—one per color to avoid constant washing.

Skip these marker-style pens, regular house paint will be to thick.

Tape and tarps, keep your space clean.

Tape is a double-edged sword—it can help create crisp lines or completely wreck an underprepared surface. I used FrogTape in both Pro Grade Orange (high adhesion) and Green (medium adhesion). The orange was too strong, pulling up primer and underpaint.

For flooring, I prefer the heavier canvas tarps since they prevent bleed-through. If I’m working in a carpeted space, I lay down a thin plastic sheet underneath for extra protection—#ClientRelations.

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