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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.
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
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Rebecca Bushner
Expertise
Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I am currently the Executive Director of NARI Southern Arizona/Tucson Chapter, NARI is the National Association for the Remodeling Industry. I'm also a past-president of the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.
Experience
I've been officially a color consultant since 2001, a designer and researcher (tableware design) for about 10 years. I have my own color consulting/graphic design business in Arizona and work for NARI, Southern Arizona/Tucson chapter.
Organizations
IACC-NA: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers, North America.
Publications
NAFEM (North American Association of Food Eguipment Manufacturers, Ceramics organizations.
Education/Credentials
BA in fine art, MBA, and have taken the full International Association of Color Consultants/Designers seminar course and oral exam.
Awards and Honors
Past-President of the IACC-NA
Past/Present Clients
Guthy-Renker, the Love Plates, Toscana Studio & Gallery, Sky Meadow Apothecary. and more.
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