Mural budget
Estimate a preliminary cost range for a mural project. Not an MSC quote.
Planning estimate, not a quote. Actual scope and rates require review.
Planning range
$4,670 – $6,940
200 sq ft
Based on the example size and starting choices. Change them to fit your wall.
- Artist labor & design$3,200 – $4,400
- Materials & paint$600 – $900
- Clear coat & UV protection$400 – $580
- Permits & insurance$250 – $550
Plus 1 smaller line in the full breakdown.
Full breakdown & assumptions
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Artist labor & designPattern / abstract · ~$16–22/sq ft effective × 200 sq ft | $3,200 | $4,400 |
| Materials & paintexterior-grade paint · ~$3–5/sq ft × 200 sq ft | $600 | $900 |
| Clear coat & UV protectionExterior protection · $2–2.9/sq ft × 200 sq ft | $400 | $580 |
| Permits & insurancePermit filing & liability coverage | $250 | $550 |
| Contingency bufferUnknowns & overruns | $220 | $510 |
| Total (sum of items) | $4,670 | $6,940 |
Based on what you entered
20 × 10 ft = 200 sq ft · Pattern / abstract · Outdoor · Surface: Previously painted · Access: Ground-level · Timeline: Standard
Figures are rounded ranges for planning. Design, site conditions, permits, artist fees and schedule are confirmed only after MSC reviews the project. This doesn't book a date or require a deposit.