How to paint a mural series: (What Primer do i use for street art murals?)

In this video I explain what primers I have used in many of my street art mural projects. Many of the walls and surfaces I have painted required primer. I'm going to share the primers that I have. I'm also going to share when I don't use primer because not every wall and surface requires primer.
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[@jcaoart]

Truly you are a lifesaver, thank you so much for putting all this info out there

[@yoink1029]

Kind of you to share your knowledge. Great vid friend 🙏

[@christinahull5526]

You are so helpful, I'm a full time artist and always love learning new tips from you.

[@iamdetour]

I'm so glad!

[@starandswords]

Thank you for your videos! I was recently asked to paint a mural on the side of a building and I’ve NEVER painted a mural. 😬

[@FJ-rh6io]

I'm debating taking on my first mural... It's a place I frequent a lot so if I do this I really can't mess it up lol. Thank you so much for sharing all this, your channel is really gonna help me make an informed decision on whether or not I wanna do it, and if so, how to go about it.

[@iamdetour]

You can do it💪💪💪

[@finawatsonart]

In the same situation - been approached about a mural on 2 walls 6m x 2m each and I usually work in watercolour around A3 paper size!

[@Diego-Designs]

Awesome video! Very helpful 👍

[@deniserobinson6571]

Thank you. You are an excellent artist and your ability to share your knowledge is spot on!

[@iamdetour]

I appreciate that!

[@odonnelldenise]

SO Helpful! Thank you.❤❤❤

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

Wow you do amazing work! I’d love to learn more about sprayers/airbrushing so I look forward to videos from you on those maybe!

[@platonicsage1298]

Thank you so much. I’ve watched at least 4 other videos and none were as thorough as this one.

[@iamdetour]

I'm glad this one helped!💪

[@simoneneedles5820]

This is so helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pearl5420]

Thank you for the information! Told me everything I needed to know

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnaDavila-qw6hj]

Super helpful information!

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cornelioherrera4269]

Thanks for info 👍🏼

[@sayang38us]

Wow. Yr murals are gorgeous.

[@iamdetour]

Thanks a million!

[@finawatsonart]

Thank you, very helpful information for me, while I am starting to plan what could be my first mural.

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@codykansas]

That golden hoodie tho 🎉

[@iamdetour]

😅😅😅

[@CoreyLansdell]

Daddy Detour bringin' the goods!! Amazing content man! Thank you.

[@iamdetour]

Bless! Glad it was helpful👌

[@CoreyLansdell]

@@iamdetour Really helpful. I'm just starting another mural project on two metal buildings. I'm so scared of the paint not sticking I had set my mind to using a primer... they are kind of beat up and not in great shape. I think I'll use a primer to be safe. I'm also thinking on buying a sprayer. I don't do murals on the regular but it's a 2200 sq foot space ... do you think the smaller hand held sprayer would work?

[@CoreyLansdell]

@@iamdetour BTW. I was wondering who your art influences are? Who do you look at? I find your work super inspiring so I'm curious who has inspired you.

[@jessboldtart]

I just spent 6 hours on a brick mural and it sucked! I used so much paint 🤦‍♀️ Really wish I had this video earlier lol. But the spray paint was awesome compared to paint from hardware store. You share great content! I’m a fan of your work 👏👏👏

[@iamdetour]

oohhh nooo! Brick sometimes sucks when its raw. definitely prime as much as you can to keep it from eating up all your paint.

[@LauLauAwesomeness]

Hi! Your videos have been so helpful! I am doing my first outdoor mural art on existing painted masonry wall, and was wondering if you would typically wash and remove all the existing paint from it prior or just prime over it. THanks!

[@DavidSanchez-sw1fg]

I just started making murals recently and your videos have been very informative and super helpful in my process. Thank you for spreading your knowledge Detour!

[@iamdetour]

Glad these videos help out!

[@yupinaa]

Dude Im shocked that you dont have alot of subscribers! the videos you have are some good stuff

[@iamdetour]

I appreciate that! Trying to provide quality help to artists as i go throughout my journey.

[@lacey3880]

People like 2b private, hard ting now days, & ever harder if ur voice is heard, let d man do his craft, let him be., He's being great, informing me, of a new craft..x

[@creativespaceontheinternet4648]

I was asked to do a Mural and I’m wondering do I need to power wash the outdoor wall before applying paint? The wall isn’t “dirty” but it’s outside lol

[@darevengeofbigeakapinky4160]

🔥🏁♨️

[@nickmaltese7449]

Any suggestions for painting a mural on wall size glass windows? Primer and also protective/ anti graffiti coating

[@Sierrarose_art]

When you paint on corrugated metal what paint do you use and do you recommend I seal it with a top coat for anti graffiti or something along those lines? considering marine grade opoxy

[@Patric.Aguirre]

Do you have a video that focuses on how to paint a mural on rib galvalume metal walls?

[@iamdetour]

Its not on that topic specifically but in this video i talk about the process of painting on the corrugated metal and why i priced it the way i did and the decisions i made because of the surface.

[@iamdetour]

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[@Patric.Aguirre]

@@iamdetour thank you 🙏🏻 for your response. So I’m looking to take on my first job on corrugated metal. It’s what I would call a simple job for someone with your skill set. I was looking to use a projector but wondering what issues could come from the uneven surface…. I really would love to do a great job for the client and too see more work in the future, any suggestions help. Thanks again

[@dariahammond4457]

Question: do you charge extra if you have to prime an entire wall?

[@iamdetour]

Nah. I always account for priming the wall myself

[@benrizzo4866]

Is there a primer that’s clear? Seems hard to find

[@aoasupply2197]

Do you have any comparisons of paint longevity ?

[@iamdetour]

And I would say the longevity is based on the quality of the house paint that you get. I get external use paint so it is made for lasting outdoors. And when you get really good primer and helps to make it last even longer. Adding a topcoat also helps to protect it from the environment.

[@lacey3880]

@@iamdetour Sorry what top coat would u use?

[@iamdetour]

@@lacey3880 Here is a video that i did about the coating i use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPbhoifepqmmrs

[@daynawortham7026]

What is the average time frame to complete a large scale mural?

[@iamdetour]

its different for everyone but for me its about a week

[@daynawortham7026]

I watched you paint the murals at Stanley in Denver and couldn't figure out the method to the madness. It's a pleasure watching you work.

[@iamdetour]

@@daynawortham7026 🙏🙏🙏 glad you got to see the process!

[@helenseay9927]

What about metal?

[@iamdetour]

The are primers that can be used on metal. the Kilz2 primer can be used on metal as well

[@helenseay9927]

@@iamdetour thank you, I saw that later on your video and realized I asked too soon! Thank you for your response

[@carleepecen3428]

THIRSTY lollllllll