What's the best Paint to use for Murals and Street Art

The video is all about the best paint to use for murals (indoor/outdoor) and street art. Below have a list of links that will direct you to some of the places I go for spray paint and painting accessories.
00:00 Intro
00:53 Latex House Paint
03:25 Spray Paint
05:15 Spray Paint Caps
07:30 Outro
Bombing Science:
shop.bombingscience.com/
Spray Planet:
www.sprayplanet.com
Montana spray paint:
www.montana-cans.com/en/
Kobra Paints:
www.kobrapaint.com
Behr:
www.behr.com/consumer/
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[@GrowYourOwnLife]

Mate, you are a legend! This is exactly the video I've been looking for! I'm going to start a mural in the next few weeks. So Cheers from across the pond. Great Channel.

[@iamdetour]

Glad I could help

[@Jamy7734]

I agree!! THANK YOU so much for practical, helpful advice. This is what I was looking for. I just wasted an hour sifting through inane videos of "advice" such as "It's like totally not rocket science! Just get out there and start painting! Teehee!!"

[@56Andream]

So helpful! Thank you! I paint on a small scale and have ventured to small table tops and plant boxes. My daughter has asked me to paint the side of her small shed which is huge for me! This answered all my questions! Much appreciated!

[@larsickenroth7169]

Great info. I would add: 1. Be aware that regular latex-housepaint is meant for projects inside. If you're going for coverage outside, as well as colors that stay good for a long time: invest in a longterm-outside latex. Get like 10 liters of each color (I mostly go for: a blue, yellow, red, two types of brown and white/black), and store them for your next projects. The benefit of that type of paint is: stays better, longer, has extremely great coverage, but you can also mix it up until total transparency. It's like working with acrylic paint, but with the option of oil-thickness.. 2. Also: bring a rough brush to clean off dust/debree. The better quality latex paints stay very good for a long time (like 8 to 12 years before the red or yellow starts going a little bit, if you're not applying a UV coat at the end). But if you add water and it becomes this milky-consistency, throw it away. That's the cheap stuff: it'll be gone within a year or so... Also: remember to take a number of empty buckets/cans, so you can store mixes made on the spot. (tip: when in a larger lift, those S-shaped metallic hooks that window-cleaners use are ideal to arrange your palette in the lift). Also beneficial: with good latex paint, brushes, buckets, and all other utensils stay very good, and you can easily clean them afterwards to reuse. 3. Now, the only drawback is: the really proper outside heavy latex brands, often have ranges that are not 100% pure color, they're more likely to feature pastel-colors/broken-colors. One the one hand it's positive: you know you're dealing with a quality brand if they refuse to go all the way up the spectrum. Honestly: once you get into working with pole and large brushes/rollers on the big formats, that's even more addictive than cans. Question: I haven't seen all of the videos on this channel - so pardon my ignorance - but has there been one on crowd-management yet? Working in a public space can be incredibly adventurous and fun, but - sadly - you also get to deal with the 'difficult' ones.

[@madajuarez7073]

Wow! Thank you for all the information. I really appreciate it. I am working on painting a wood fence and some wood signs ! Any recommendations?. Thank you.🙏🏾

[@thirdsungraphix8853]

Great comment. You just helped me start a mural. Thanks!

[@larsickenroth7169]

​@@madajuarez7073 Well, that’s less in my ballpark. With wood you have a number of variables: texture, whether it’s been sanded down, whether it already has a lacquer or not, etc. If it doesn’t have any finish, expect some extra soaking of the paint. And also expect (for longevity) to invest in a clearcoat on top. Many of the (older) wood-paints are solvent or oil-based (wear gloves!), but there’s some cool brands now that are water based - similar to the most recent adaptations of cans also going into water-based territory. With wood you might also have to consider the extra factor of the brushstrokes themselves (they will show, especially on very smooth surfaces). Biggest tip for that (and this even for painting or drawing in general) is that the motion of drawing/painting is coördinated, but you’ll be tempted to get into this back and forth motion. If you want a even finish or tight visual application, try to avoid that habit. We tend to want to do the ‘coloured pencil’ thing of just going back and forth over an area. But the tricky thing is: your coördination on the way back will ruin the freshness of your first mark. - personally, I find this one of the hardest habits to lose, as we are so used to this back and forth motion to block stuff in. Now, granted, this only applies for the smooth finish or actual drawing and painting where the marks are important (lookup someone like Conor Harrington or oil-painter Jenny Saville for example - in turn inspired by the great Lucian Freud, and Sargent also had this habit: it’s making the mark/statement and then leaving it, instead of going back and forth, back and forth over the same area. If you’re just painting your fence green, don’t worry about all of this. Basics: 1. keep the brush wet or in the paint (anything with solvents dries quickly) 2. Don't overload brushes: not just because it gets you sloppy results, but also because the leftover paint gets stuck in the ferrule, and it'll ruin your brush. 3. When necessary, invest in a few good brushes that - especially when used in maintenance-painting - don't tend to lose their hair. It's the worst thing when you get those hog-hair brushes they sell everywhere cheaply, and after 2 minutes of working there's already four or five hairs that got stuck in your most recent smooth layer of paint. 4. Lastly: clean your brushes afterwards. Have fun with the fence!

[@janeferry286]

Ronan has made outdoor billboard paint since the 1800's. Their line "Bulletin" is huge colour selection . Highly recommend for professional.👍👍👍

[@iamdetour]

🙌🙌🙌

[@ohydka]

Thank you for this video! You explained everything very well and to the point, which made me feel less anxious and more curious about trying the mural art :)

[@kathydavenport3152]

Thanks so much for this. Very happy with your tips and your presentation is excellent.

[@bonita1228]

This helps a lot. I am going to try a floral on my back wall of the house that gets lots of sun in south Florida.

[@carlos_cub]

You are a really good artist. Thank you for the tips!

[@samguardian6973]

Thank you for this I'm painting a mural at school and I didn't know where to start this was so helpful😩

[@juliengauthier1475]

great video, super informative, You are awesome man!! Keep it up fr

[@cocoquake]

I learned so much, I wish I had found this video sooner. Thank you for sharing your skills!

[@iamdetour]

Glad you dig the video and content. Im always glad to share.

[@masque2760]

You're great. You're answering all of my questions!!

[@iamdetour]

Glad to hear it!

[@eshew4354]

Thank you so much for this information. It’s exactly what I needed to know to finish my 1st ever mural❣️👍🏻👍🏻

[@iamdetour]

That’s awesome! I’m glad it helped out.

[@billpholde4816]

Excellent, well-presented, tutorial. Thank you for taking the time. Always wondered about this.

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cierraf7584]

Love these supplies, thanks so much !

[@iamdetour]

Glad you like them!

[@debrad.5988]

Great advice--very clearly presented and so helpful to this first time muralist---if you don't count the really bad mural I did with a friend in the 7th grade. Also, I love the work you are doing in the office area. Vibrant and happy to look at!

[@paticurtis6132]

Thanks man, this what I was looking for. Planing to do a mural for a family

[@iamdetour]

Awesome! Glad it helps

[@dmongosa]

Thanks for a very informative video. I just saw your newest huge mural that you created in Kokomo, Indiana of my cousin, Sarah Siders, a Miami Native American woman in her tribal regalia dress. It is truly a beautifully done work of art. Thank you for creating it

[@iamdetour]

So cool! Glad you got to see the mural up close.

[@trixxieland1789]

Super helpful! thanks!

[@kryckett81]

You have saved me a lot of time and money. I appreciate your videos so much!! Thank you!!

[@iamdetour]

I'm so glad!

[@gwen-qy3hn]

Very informative. Thank you

[@alenagilley4703]

Thank you very very much !!!

[@katehorowitz1505]

This was so helpful thank you so much for making this

[@iamdetour]

You're so welcome!

[@jasminebambury5841]

So helpful. Thanks. You're art is awesome ♡

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Thank you so much!

[@iamdetour]

You're welcome!

[@tanyahunter7320]

Great information. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Tawadeb]

Love your work!! Really nice. Thx for the info too

[@iamdetour]

My pleasure!

[@Raquel96]

Thank you so much!! This is a great help 😊

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CaSCHWANK]

the way you break this down makes me feel like maybe i can actually do this?? you have a talent for making this seem so approachable and I'm already so excited to get my first project in paint 😁

[@iamdetour]

Go for it!

[@aloravoges5835]

Seriously! Thank you a bunch! I’m still an am amateur with a can! I have been asked to do a mural too and it completely caught me off guard. I have only used the acrylics that you mentioned so this video was so helpful! Thanks a bunch! Can’t wait to watch more videos like this! Stay fly!

[@iamdetour]

Glad I could help!

[@Imjusttryingtotellu]

How did it go? I'm in the same situation?

[@lucyho2]

Nice vid, thanks

[@sebastianturcan8255]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@future_from_reddit]

Thanks for answering this question! I don’t do murals *yet?* but very interested in the techniques behind it.

[@iamdetour]

Any time! Definitely dip you roes in and try it when you can

[@timb5748]

Just found your channel. You’re awesome! Love your art and content.

[@iamdetour]

Awesome! glad your joining the journey!

[@_..-1abby1-.._]

Why is this video not more popular? This was literally was so helpful for me! I am painting a mural outside in my backyard and i am so nervous and i had no idea what i was doing but this video helped me get more of an understanding for it. Thank you so much!!

[@iamdetour]

In due time. Im slowly adding more videos like this that will help people understand how to create murals

[@paigeturner165]

@@iamdetour I want to buy shades of green to paint along a low garden wall to mimic grasses and foliage. I’m in UK and we get lots of rain. What brand is best?

[@KevIn-zn4id]

All these videos have been super helpful, so thank you. One tip I could add that has helped me, is you can spray test cards with whatever spray paint colors you plan on using, and most box stores/paint stores can color match your Latex you are purchasing to that spray paint for no extra charge. Most have been pretty accurate , taking the sheens into consideration.

[@iamdetour]

That's a great idea! im going to try that next time at the paint store

[@AndreaClinton]

Great info.

[@MeganBrookeThomas]

Great information! Thank you for sharing!

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monifakincaid4406]

Thank you for creating this video.

[@iamdetour]

🙏🙏🙏 no problem

[@ryudemon1]

Just came across your videos. Your tips and insights are so helpful, thanks so much for the tips! I'd love some advice for a couple murals I'm doing on some playground walls at a school that kids throw against and use to play. I saw your video on staining the basketball court and was wondering if you know whether a stain or a latex wall paint would be better for those playground walls that might get a lot of wear and tear? I think the wall substrate is wood, so I'm not sure if there are pigmented wood stains? Any help would be appreciated, thanks man!

[@lacyt36]

This was super informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesgarnett8752]

Appreciate you soooo much for this!!!!

[@iamdetour]

Thanks!

[@Erick_ez3]

Helpful 💙

[@abigailhannah3421]

I'm making plans on painting a small mural for my mom, and this really helped me figure out what I need. This will be the largest and possibly most time consuming project I've done, and it's kind of daunting. I can't wait for the challenge though

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lawadelante2813]

Lots of good information thanks.

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@McSherryStudioArt]

Thank you for that very useful info. 👍

[@iamdetour]

🙌🙌🙌

[@popnocturne7909]

What an excellent video. Thanks .

[@iamdetour]

You are welcome!

[@studiodelex3552]

God bless you man, I loved this. And I feel armed with better knowledge. Wanted to ask what varnish you use for your murals

[@loribeetler591]

Thank you so much! I am submitting my design for a transit box in my small town.

[@iamdetour]

Wonderful!

[@bairohaimamastura1873]

Thank you so much. This has been my biggest concern to begin with.

[@iamdetour]

Glad this helps!

[@arianaespinoza5300]

Awesome, thanks for the great vid.

[@iamdetour]

You bet!

[@CocoForBird]

this is so helpful, thank you, sir!

[@iamdetour]

You're very welcome!

[@kalkangraffitiagency3709]

Great content! Thanks for sharing it

[@iamdetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SharonHindle]

Very helpful, thank you 🙏

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@akaLuptonPittman]

Great vid! If people only knew what’s possible… I did some stuff down on St. John in the islands, and I often had to make do with paint that I’d never choose otherwise. But… they turned out sick! And one was a gel-coated wall inside of a huge yacht, which based on the style they wanted, there was NO room mistakes, and it was to be sealed with awlgrip sealer which I was only like 90% sure would be safe on the acrylics I used. But that’s how it was… customer’s interest/excitement was slipping fast, and supplies were limited, so it was just go time lol.

[@iamdetour]

LOL!

[@catherinehays635]

Thank you

[@lazyelfseasel4677]

This is incredibly helpful! Do you recommend a specific paint type for outdoor brick wall?

[@keelyangel7830]

thank you!

[@iamdetour]

You're welcome!

[@lindsaytorres8033]

This was really helpful!

[@iamdetour]

I'm so glad!

[@adoraaathacreator]

Super helpful!!

[@iamdetour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keelanbooth2112]

Your work is amazing, and your videos have been sooo helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just got my first commercial mural job, and the wall is concrete, so I am curious if exterior house paint will work for that since I've read that house paint can crack and peel on concrete? (I am not experienced with spay paint, and have used house paint for the murals I've done so far) Do you use a special masonry paint for concrete walls, or does normal exterior paint hold up on top of the Zinsser Prime Coat primer you recommended for concrete in your primer video? Thanks so much :)

[@micallefgrimaud]

Great video. Mtn spray paint is from Spain and cobra I think is Italian . You can also use montana water based spray paint for indoor jobs cause it’s non toxic and there are amazing colours too.

[@iamdetour]

Thanks for the info!

[@ZebaArmstrong]

Wow, great video. Do you still need to add a finish or varnish when using house paint? What if I’m using behr house paint for my canvas painting… do you still varnish when done?

[@jamesfestini]

I just discovered your channel. I wonder if you've ever used the oculus graffiti software. It's actually pretty interesting they give you all these cans of paint to play with in different locations I wonder how it compares to really spray painting because the spray is very varied

[@jayrock6818]

I use acrylic all the time then use a spray glaze over top when dry. Some colors need a second coat cause some are more water based but I've never had a complaint yet

[@cathytaylor3745]

Thanks a lot for this. Very useful. Are there any problems using acrylic on top of latex paint for the detailed work - or would you ditch the acrylics completely?

[@taylorspersonalshit]

Thank you so much! Could not find info on this, awesome! Do you have brush recommendations?

[@iamdetour]

Yes I do! i'll have a video coming soon about that. it really depends on the type of texture the wall is and the type of outcome you want.

[@cathywatson5253]

Thank you this was a big help. I am doing an outside mural and the wall is already painted white should I coat it with something before drawing on the wall

[@iamdetour]

I would Power wash it to get off some of the grime and. oils. You can use a primer if you want. I usually would say yes just to make sure you are painting on a good surface. one coat should do.

[@nouranhalim180]

Thank that was useful

[@iamdetour]

Glad it helped

[@cassityart7001]

Have you ever tried mixing acrylic paint from a small bottle with the base tint flat?

[@z.startedafire]

thank you, i was thinking if i can use acrylic latex paint thank God i work for Sherwin Williams and get discounts lol

[@sanchodomingo999]

Can you do a video about spray guns you use.? I'm looking for a sprayer that can perform like large airbrush.

[@nikeetasingh272]

Thank you for such an informative video. I was wondering if you would recommend a primer before doing an outdoor mural? I am doing a mural for my preschool and was planning to use house paints but just wanted to ensure there’s no peeling etc long term. Any recommendations would be much appreciated 🤗🌻 Thank you 💐

[@iamdetour]

Yes, absolutely kilz 2 All-Purpose Primer is great form outdoors.

[@aliro1]

Hi is it safe to use spray paint for indoor murals if so how would you go about doing it thanks

[@nikoconcarne]

Hey Detour Fantastic Video!!! Have you tried Novacolor acrylic? they are super bomb for a lightfast outdoor latex paint

[@iamdetour]

Thanks! I have tried it since making this video. It's good but a little too expensive for me for the size of murals i paint.

[@g-lurk]

what line of sherwin williams would you say matches the quality of the behr premium plus? Thanks, boss

[@jennibee8665]

Thank you so much for this video! Do you have one explaining if you use varnish and if yes which one doesn't mess up with Behr's outdoor paint? I was part of a project once where the varnish ended up bubbling and flaking off the mural (I wasn't the lead in the project so I don't know what they used). Thanks again!

[@iamdetour]

Yes I do! the 2 videos below are ones i made about clear coats for murals. i now also use mural shield which is a great varnish for murals kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIiyiqKsrLqcjcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHzbc2RpfNqcfKs

[@jennibee8665]

@@iamdetour Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

[@Cazador42265]

Thanks, i was wondering about the better paints to use for a mural and you helped a lot. Can i finish a solar flare with a clear coat to get an added glowing aura?

[@iamdetour]

Yes you can! there's quite a few paints you can use to get different FX

[@emilybaker6193]

Do you prime your concrete walls with anything specific?

[@ayokarz]

Very helpful sir

[@iamdetour]

Glad to hear that

[@DeirdreCatherineDoyle]

NOW YOU TELL ME! STILL FIGURED IT OUT ON MY OWN ... GREAT EVERYONE SHOULD PAY GREAT ATTENTION

[@Free2Dream]

If you happen to see this comment, would you suggest what I would use on a metal silo? It’s small, and I would need many colors. The samples I’ve found are only interior latex. Any suggestions would help. TIA

[@harrysmurals]

Good day Sir! Is the Behr Paint and Primer ideal for exterior masonry wall mural? I'm an artist and volunteered to do some mural in my local elementary school. I'm really thankful for all the information you are sharing. You inspire me a lot!

[@iamdetour]

Yes, absolutely. Just prime the masonary with the masonry primer. and remember to order the exterior option in behr paint.

[@harrysmurals]

@@iamdetour I will absolutely do that! Thank you so much! 🤙🏽

[@Lauratrickfilm]

Interesting! I looked it up because I‘m about to start my second mural. Good to hear that my random choice to use wall paint was actually one of the best decisions. However, I still don‘t get how some artists take such long strokes with their brushes without the paint running out. When I worked on my first mural each time I dipped my brush into the paint I was able to get a 5cm long stroke max before having to dip it in again and I’m not really sure how to get longer ones 🤔 But at least now I know that it‘s not necessarily because of my choice of paint.

[@markpullyblank9126]

I was a sign painter for years. Good trick I would use is instead of dragging my brush on the side of the can to remove drips, load up the brush and tap it back and forth inside the can after you lift it out of the paint. You'll be left with a fully loaded, drip free brush for long strokes.

[@Lauratrickfilm]

@@markpullyblank9126 That's such a good tip, thank you! I will try it out 💪

[@paigeturner165]

@@markpullyblank9126 I want to buy shades of green to paint along a low garden wall to mimic grasses and foliage. I’m in UK and we get lots of rain. What brand is best? Can you help 🙏

[@oompaloompa3234]

Thanks so much! Have you ever used Chroma Mural Paint before?

[@iamdetour]

I haven’t used that before. I’ll have to try them at some point

[@denisesalamone7339]

Are you using exterior Behr paint? What do you suggest for brick walls & what coating on top of any

[@iamdetour]

this one is interior because i'm working indoors but definitely exterior if i work outdoors. Here is a link to coating interior murals kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32keIR-jLF5isU

[@PossumPityParty]

I have the hardest time keeping track of what the different caps are. Once i use them the color indicator on the hole is painted over so I’m mostly guessing if they have few other indications. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@iamdetour]

I would say to pick a few that you love. they are different but you wont use every cap out there. i literally only use 4 different caps in all of my work. all the others i don't event think about. so, experiment and find the ones that are perfect for the work and technique that you use.

[@stratfordconcerts1234]

Do you seal the exterior work after? And with what? Is this good for all climates? Live in Canada near Toronto

[@iamdetour]

polycrylic or a floor sealer is something that i have used in the past. for exterior murals, i've used anti-graffiti sealers.

[@devynburgess1028]

Are the premium spray paints (Kobra, Montana Gold brands) compatible for use with each other, or would you not recommend it? Thanks for the vid! I'm excited for my first mural project. Any other quick tips for an artist starting off in the business? :)

[@iamdetour]

Brands like Montana and cobra have great selection of colors. They also have formulas that will make the colors not fade as fast. You can’t go wrong using those brands.

[@pallavisingh5997]

Which paint you suggest for outdoor walls for Canadian winters .

[@iamdetour]

I would say to pick the best formula for exterior walls and environment. im not sure what brands are local to your area but Behr dynasty is a good quality brand

[@originallivster6783]

I saw in another video u were using nova color, is that just for gel mediums or did u start using it for murals too?

[@iamdetour]

i tried it but its too expensive for the size of murals i do.

[@brandtwoods]

My question is can you use Montana Spray Paint over the Behr Exterior Paint. I want to use the behr to cover the back ground and then use the montana for detail, but I didn't know if you can use it onto of the other. Have you tried that?

[@iamdetour]

Yes, absolutely. I do that all the time.

[@brandtwoods]

@@iamdetour dude you just saved me so much time. I've got a 18x16 foot mural commission and I was freaking out how much spray paint I would need. This is a huge relief, thanks for your help. Subscribed!

[@iamdetour]

@@brandtwoods awesome. Spray Paint and Behr Exterior Paint are all I use for murals so you are good.

[@ellatomblin3001]

What paint would you use on a metal wall or bus? I'm set to do something on a bus!

[@iamdetour]

i would suggest using a primer that adheres to metal and then you can use a latex house paint or spray paint

[@joycebranch181]

What paint would you use in a room with a swimming pool?

[@paigeturner165]

I want to buy shades of green to paint along a low garden wall to mimic grasses and foliage. I’m in UK and we get lots of rain. What brand is best?

[@iamdetour]

Not sure about the paints in the UK. Im sure there is vastly different brands for the UK because it is a different climate.

[@fatherdeha]

Would you suggest Valspar Duramax or is that considered cheap as well?

[@iamdetour]

Valspar is good enough. it really depends on the type of job and how long you expect the mural to last.

[@amytarver3591]

What kind of projector do you yse to scale up you art

[@iamdetour]

I use 2 different methods. Project or i use Axaa M7. I put my review video below kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHatgJKpiKadm8U I the second method is the doodle grid. I posted a video on how to do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeYcpJvq96fqLM

[@Jmg3815]

I am going to be doing a small memorial mural on an outdoor basketball court. I was thinking graffiti style and using spray paint. I have also watched your video addressing protective coatings. Do you think these spray paints that you mention here and doing multiple coats of the vandiguard protective coat would work well?

[@iamdetour]

here's a video on my tips for any basketball courts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OxgZyIm9Knr7s

[@Jmg3815]

@@iamdetour Thank you so much!

[@jenmccarthy5362]

can i tint latex paints with tube acrylics

[@iamdetour]

its better to use pigment formulated with the original but im sure it will work im some cases.

[@karenbisset4753]

❤😊

[@iamdetour]

🙌🙌🙌

[@fallinglikeflying420]

Tysm!! Awesome as always! Could you maybe do something on finding/developing your own art style?

[@iamdetour]

Thanks for the good words! Ill definitely do one on style.