Mural Cost: Understanding the Costs

Blackbook Ink offers commissioned painting services tailored to various projects, spanning residential, corporate, retail, community, and hospitality sectors. Our expertise covers both interior and exterior murals, customized to meet specific needs.

Factors Affecting Cost:

1. Size: The area to be painted is a primary consideration.
2. Detail: The level of intricacy in the mural design, categorized as standard, intermediate, or advanced.
3. Materials: Costs vary based on the type of materials required, including aerosols, acrylics, and airbrushes.
4. Preparation: This involves prepping the area, which can impact overall costs.
5. Equipment: Expenses may include scissor lifts, boom lifts, or scaffolding.
6. Time Frame: Project completion time, subject to access restrictions, is factored into pricing.
7. Location: Travel time and accommodation costs may apply for distant projects.
8. Management Fees: Administrative and project management costs are included.

Additional Costs May Include:

1. Protective Coating: Optional UV or anti-graffiti coatings requested by clients.
2. Priming/Undercoating: Preparing the area before mural installation.
3. High-Reach Equipment: Hiring equipment for areas above 4 meters.
4. Permits: Traffic control and council permits, particularly for exterior projects.
5. Travel Expenses: Extra costs for extensive travel and accommodation.
6. Mural Alterations: Changes requested after the design approval.

Event or Workshop Pricing:

Factors influencing pricing for events or workshops include:

1. Area Size: Canvas dimensions required for painting.
2. Wall Hire: Options for hiring walls of varying sizes.
3. Detail Level: Standard, intermediate, or advanced artwork.
4. Workshop Attendees: Additional artists may be required for larger groups exceeding 12 people.
5. Materials: Costs for low-odor, water-based spray paints, and other supplies.
6. Artist Time: Minimum charge for the artist’s presence on-site (minimum 4 hours).
7. Location: Travel and accommodation costs, if applicable.
8. Management Fees: Administrative and project management expenses.

Important Certifications:

Our artists are fully certified and covered for:

• Public liability up to $20 million.
• Workers’ compensation for contractors.
• Valid yellow cards for elevated work platforms.
• White cards.
• Working with children checks.
• Police clearance checks.

For a detailed quote tailored to your project, please reach out to our team.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to send us a message.