How to Paint a Mural of Acronyms

Certain paints are resistant to water and weather damage.

You can paint a mural on any indoor or outdoor wall to stylize the space. To paint a mural of acronyms, decide on the fonts you want to use and the words that will make up the message. After tracing pre-made stencils or stylizing your own, trace, paint and seal. To make sure your hard work lasts, use acrylic water emulsion paints which will stick to the surface of the wall and resist harsh weather.

Things You'll Need

• List of acronyms
• Butcher paper
• Pencil
• Permanent marker or pen
• Acrylic water emulsion paints
• Plastic container
• Small paintbrushes
• Large paintbrushes
• Sealant

Instructions

1. Collect a list of your favorite acronyms. Choose which you will include in your mural. Consider making a unified theme.

2. Make stencils of the letters you will need. Trace each letter to size on butcher paper with a pencil. Cut out the interior of each tracing. Cut the stencil out of the butcher paper so that it can be placed against the wall and traced.

3. Trace your acronyms directly onto the wall using your stencils and a permanent marker or pen.

4. Pour your paint into plastic containers. Paint the outline of your traced letters with acrylic water emulsion paints. Use your smaller paintbrushes to make the clean lines of the outline.

5. Paint in your letters with your larger paintbrushes. Let dry overnight. Paint a sealant over your mural if it's located in a place subject to extreme weather.

Tips & Warnings

• Use professional stencils at an art store if you want your letters to be very accurate. If not, stylize your own font.

References

• Rex Art: Mural Paint
• Art Sparx: Essential mural tips and techniques

Resources

• Acronym Finder: Abbreviations and acronyms