How to Transform Your Space with Colorful Geometrics, Graphic Lettering, and Other Fabulous Paint Techniques.

We spent 3 years of our lives putting all the info we have on supplies, installation, tricky surfaces, and project ideas into one book. If you need some inspiration we have 26 different step-by-step projects teaching you how to paint a mural.

There are so many things to love about a VR headset when it comes to muraling. Once you’re over the initial learning curve, The Meta Quest 3 lets you paint without a projector, meaning you can paint any time of the day - no matter the lighting conditions (among so may other things!). Can’t recommend this tool enough to level up your mural business!

This is the projector we use for large scale projecting. It takes a little while to get the hang of it, but once you do it’s pretty easy! You can plug into your computer via an HDMI and adjust the artwork in Photoshop until it’s perfectly placed on the wall. While this is not the best projector for traveling (easier one below), it does work great in low light (which means it doesn’t have to be completely dark. to see).  

If you’ve been muraling for a while, but you’re still on a budget - this is the projector for you. It will last you a long time and get the job done (but note that it doesn’t project as large scale). This is a great option if you’re working on small to medium sized walls.

An iPad makes the entire design process so much smoother, plus it’s great to be able to pull out and sketch on while traveling! This thing basically never leaves our sides when we’re prepping for a new job.

Scaffolding is an absolute game changer. Instead of climbing up and down a ladder all day, take a seat with all your paints. It’s very easy to put together, even by yourself. You can even use it to wheel your supplies to and from the job site. If you need to get up higher, you can buy two and stack them on top of each other.

Ain’t nobody got time to fall off a sketchy ladder. That’s why we ALWAYS work on this a-frame ladder. Two sides on the ground gives you a lot more stability. This one extends up to 22ft, but can fit in both of our sedans (so you know its compact). You won’t regret this purchase!

If you don’t need to get up super high, this is the ladder for you. Again, these legs extend so it can be made taller or shorter depending on the wall. It maxes out at 13ft so it works for most regular walls. Super transportable and not too heavy!

If you only need a few extra feet, this step stool will get you there.

No more taking a million trips to and from the car to get all your paint and supplies to the job site. Make your life easier by getting a pull cart. Your back will be thankful!

Brushes with wooden handles make for a very happy PANDR team. This Pro Grade paint brush set comes with a variety of sizes, is easy on the wallet, and is our personal favorite to work with.

No tape? No problem! A basic level like this one quickly ensures are all of your lines and designs are lined up right where you want them to be.

There is nothing more satisfying than pulling tape to reveal a clean line of paint. This Frogtape is great for details, straight lines, and covering up trim, door handles, and outlets. 

When working on surfaces like raw brick, cement, stucco and cinder block, regular tape isn’t going to cut it. This heavy duty tape works on any tough surface.

Protecting what doesn’t want paint is half the battle when prepping a workspace. We like using canvas drop clothes because they’re reusable, easy to transport, and soak up every spill.

Plastic drop cloths are great for out of town jobs, or if you have limited storage space. Plus, easy clean up! 

When we have a large space to fill with color, rollers are our go-to. For most standard or large walls, nine inch rollers work perfectly. This pack comes with two rollers plus the handle. Sweet deal.

When you’re working with rollers, these trays are a non-negotiable. Make sure you have a paint tray for every color you want to roll!

This is a great option if you want to reuse your trays. Just wait for your paint to dry and you peel the extra right out!

This guy will screw onto the bottom of your roller to give you an extra three feet if you need it! Definitely comes in handy with tall walls.

Working on a really large surface? Screw this extender onto the bottom of your roller for an extra four - eight feet of reach! This guy has saved us hours on big murals. 

We love these for muraling. We recommend using these paint cups while you’re working on a ladder instead of trying to balance a paint can (BAD IDEA). There are also great to have on hand if you need to mix colors.

So basic - but so necessary! Water buckets are must haves for muraling. Fill yours with a few inches of water and throw your brushes in as they get dirty and you no longer need them. This simple step will save you a lot of money in replacing those brushes that are covered in dried paint.

Rags are great for wiping off chalk, and cleaning paint. You want to use these microfiber cloths, as opposed to paper towels, to avoid the annoying fiber filaments that paper towels usually leave behind!

In order to make sure your design on the wall is the right size and scale, you’ve got to measure. This guy measures up to 25ft!

We’ve made the mistake of not hammering down our paint can lids and spilling gallons of paint in our cars so you don’t have to! We cannot stress enough that paint can lids need to be hammered down before traveling in your car. This guy will become your new best friend. 

We love taking time lapse videos of our murals. Clients love to see it and it makes great social media content. This is the phone holder that we use on the job site. We’ve used everything from tree branches, street signs, chairs, tables, etc. to hold our phone and get that sweet sweet content!

This tripod helps make capturing our mural process easy and foolproof, so when we are ready to make content there are no surprises with the way the footage is shot.

Chalk is our preferred method for getting our design on the wall. If you’re working on a non-white surface, make sure to have chalk on hand at all times! And it goes quick, so make sure you load up!

If you are working on a light colored surface, like a white wall or cinderblock, you want to use colorful chalk so you can actually see it! We make sure to have colored and white chalk on every job site!

Nope, that’s not a magic wand! It’s called a mahl stick. This is a tool that is very popular in the sign painting world to have something to lean your painting hand on, without touching the wall. If you are painting lots of lettering or anything detail, we highly recommend one of these babies!

Keep organized with all your essential mural supplies all in one place! These are our favorite boxes that go with us on all our mural jobs. Bonus, you can also use it as a seat when you are painting low areas or as a step stool for a little extra height!

Having good footwear is essential for doing mural work. Sorry, but Vans and Converse are not gonna cut it when you’re on your feet for more than a few hours. You may have noticed that a lot of muralists wearing Blundstones. It’s because they are so comfortable for long periods of time. They are definitely worth the investment, and your feet will thank you in the long run!

If you want to wear a jumpsuit like Pandr, but you’re not ready to invest in a Big Bud Press jumpsuit, this is a great starter jumpsuit. It makes you look professional on the job and keep your normal clothes free of paint!

When you’re working on a ladder under the sun all day, protecting your eyes and skin is key. This wide brim hat has been with us to many painting jobs, and offers enough shade to cover our entire faces and then some. And don’t forget the SPF!

When I tell you that muralists need to use these chalk liners instead of trying to pull long tape lines… believe me. Chalk lines are the best for creating straight lines on all sorts of surfaces. Pro tip: buy different colored chalk for visibility against your background color paint!

We love this transfer paper for tracing out logos or anything that needs to be precisely painted on a small, smooth surface area. Print out your design to scale and use this transfer paper underneath!

Great for adjusting to whatever height you need to paint - and easy to transport. Hold ups to 400 lbs! This comes in handy more often than you’d expect.