About Laura Mesich Expertise I own my own painting and remodeling company for the last 13 years. So, I can answer any questions regarding Painting, remodeling and decorating. I can also help out with advice regarding hiring a contractor, if you are getting a fair price or any Do it yourself questions. I would even like questions that I dont know the answer to so that I can resarch and find out whats best!
Experience I have had the painting and remodeling company for almost 14 years and have worked at all aspects of it. From actually painting, running the office, sales, ordering, all aspects of the company. I am also a Realtor and am working on my Interior Design degree. So the training that I have had on the design side has tremendously helped me be able to serve my clients
Organizations Plainfield IL Chamber of Commerce
Shorewood IL Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials Associate degree: Business management
Bachelors Degree: Communication leadership
Real Estate Broker
Awards and Honors Graduate Magna Cum ladae Bachelors degree
Past/Present Clients Two many to list in the Will and DuPage counties of IL
Question Hi Laura,
Below are my questions I sent to Rebecca, followed by her answer. She has asked for more information from me, but unfortunately she is now unavailable for more questions so I've been left in 'mid-air!! Are you able to help? I have responded to her answer at the bottom of the page.
Subject Outside mural.
Original Question I am organising a mural to be painted in our playground. The existing backboard already has a bold painting and needs to be blanked out. We have added to this area with some more backboard.
(i) What type of paint do we use to make it a blank 'canvas'? (most probably using an off-white colour)
(ii) What type of paint do we use for the background? ( various shades of pink)
(iii)What type of paint do we use for the detail on top?
Obviously, we will want it to last as long as possible.
Thank you for your help.
Answer Hi Jane
I need more information and then I would LOVE to help!
I assume this is outside....what is the "backboard" you are using? That term is not familiar.
The primer you will use to prep the surface and cover the old mural will depend on what the substrate (Backboard) is and the type of paint used previously. So see if you can find out what kind of paint was used before.
How long is "a long time"? Five years demands different paint than 50 years and your budget for this is also in play here.
thanks!
rebecca
More info: The 'backboard' is 5ply plywood. Nobody seems to know what type of paint was used before, but it was obviously a good quality and weatherproof as it is still in good condition after at least 5 years.(We need to change it as it is Thomas the Tank Engine and Postman Pat - my students are 14-19 year olds!!!!)
As for the budget - of course we want quality, but as with everything, we need it to be as reasonable as possible!
Thank you for your help.
Jane
Answer A good all purpose primer is Zinzer 123. This should do it. It is an oil based so it does have a odor. Has far has the mural it self, I would use arcrylic latex paint to get the best adhesion. I am not a mural painter so I am not sure beyond that. You can consult your local paint store, I think they would be able to guide you.
