Hand-Painted Wall Murals and Decorative Painting in Boston
Murals and decorative painting in Boston and nearby towns
We paint murals and decorative finishes in homes, restaurants and offices, alone or as part of a remodel.
- Licensed and insured in Massachusetts
- Sketch and colors approved before painting
- Itemized written estimate
Where the murals go
A mural is usually one wall: a living room, a dining room, a nursery. Restaurants want the wall guests see from the sidewalk. Offices want the lobby or the room on every video call.
Not every job is a picture. Limewash effects, stripes and panels, stenciled ceilings, gold-leaf house numbers on a South End transom.
You approve the sketch first
We start with a pencil sketch scaled to your wall, then a color version. Nothing goes on the wall until you sign off on both.
Colors read differently under your lamps than on a screen. We paint the main shades on a board and leave it in the room for a day before you decide.
Paints that hold up
We use artist-grade acrylics and interior latex, not craft paint. Nurseries get zero-VOC paint, so the room can be used again the same evening.
Kitchens, dining rooms and restaurants get a clear matte topcoat. It stands up to wiping and the occasional sauce splash.
How long a wall takes
A single accent wall with a simple design usually takes two to four days. A detailed scene across a whole room is more often one to two weeks. Add a day for the topcoat to cure before furniture goes back.
Prep adds time in older houses. Plaster in a Jamaica Plain Victorian or Beacon Hill row house often needs cracks filled and a skim coat first. We say so at the site visit, not after.
How a mural project runs
Site visit
We measure the wall, check the plaster and look at the light. Bring any pictures you have saved.
Sketch and colors
You get a scaled drawing and painted color samples. Two rounds of changes are normal.
Painting
We cover the floor and furniture, prep the wall and paint. In a Boston condo we follow the building’s hours and elevator rules.
Walkthrough
We go over the finished wall with you and leave a small jar of each color for touch-ups.
Questions people ask about murals
Can a mural be painted over later?
Yes. It is interior paint on a primed wall. Two coats of primer and your new color cover it.
Can you paint on old plaster or textured walls?
Yes, but texture shows through fine detail. For detailed work we skim the wall smooth first. A bold, simple design can go straight on.
Can you work in a restaurant that is open?
We paint during closed hours and cover the work between sessions. Low-odor paints mean no smell at service.
Get a free estimate
Send a photo of the wall and a line about what you have in mind. We call back with questions and set a time to see it. Calling (857) 228-5854 works too.
