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Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural.

How to make a punchy outdoor mural

Add some fun and a sense of playfulness to your outdoor area by painting a colourful mural. All you need now is a cooling cocktail to sit back and appreciate your artistry.

You will need

Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer
Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel in Resene Planter, Resene Gothic, Resene Clockwork Orange, Resene Half Paddock and Resene Coral Tree
Sandpaper or sander
Microfibre cloth
Pencil
A length of timber or string with a screw in the end to make a giant protractor to create the curves or a level
Painter’s tape (optional)
Brushes
Old outdoor table (optional)

Tip: Consider giving your deck a spruce up with Resene Woodsman Decking Oil Stain.

Instructions

A punchy wall mural - Supplies used Supplies used
A close-up of the supplies used in the project.

A punchy wall mural - Step 1 Step one
Start by prepping everything. Give your weatherboards and table a good sand. If your weatherboards and table paint is in good condition, simply wash down, allow to dry, then apply your Resene coloured topcoats. No sanding or primer needed.

A punchy wall mural - Step 2 Step two
After sanding, make sure everything is dust free by wiping with a damp cloth.

A punchy wall mural - Step 3 Step three
Prime the weatherboards and table using Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer.

A punchy wall mural - Step 4 Step four
Once the primer is dry, start drawing the pattern. I used a level to make a square and a giant protractor to form the circles. Plan out your colours as you go and try to stick to four or five Resene colours that complement each other. Using two different shades of the same colour helps to create continuity and will stop things looking busy.

A punchy wall mural - Step 5 Step five
Paint two coats of each colour. Start with the lighter colours because it is easier to paint over a light colour than it is a dark colour if you accidentally go over the lines. I painted free-hand, but you could also use painter’s tape.