How to Create a Graffiti Wall Indoors
Creating a graffiti wall in your home is an effective way to express your creativity without causing damage to property that does not belong to you. If you own your home, dedicating one wall to graffiti art is sure to be a conversation starter when you have visitors. Decorate the wall in paint or in markers, and either complete an entire design in a short period of time or add to it periodically. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a wall in a room in your home that you will use for the graffiti wall. This wall design is well suited for a basement room, especially if one of the rooms in your basement is made of brick. If you live with your parents, or rent the home, check with the homeowner to get permission to paint the wall.
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Paint the wall one solid color if you want your design to have a uniform background. If painting on a brick wall, you likely will not have to perform this step. If you decide to put your graffiti on a wall covered in paint or wallpaper, give the wall a base coat in a color that suits your final design.
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Decorate the wall in your graffiti design using a combination of markers, paint markers and spray paint. Make your design self-expressive and ensure it incorporates colors and shapes you enjoy.
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Sign a stylized version of your name somewhere on the graffiti wall. Graffiti artists typically include their names (though it may not be recognizable to the general public) somewhere in their art.
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Tips & Warnings
If you rent the property, the landlord may allow you to paint the graffiti wall under the promise that you will paint the wall back to a neutral color at the end of your lease.
To give your graffiti wall a glossy look, coat it with a clear-coat spray after the paint has dried.
In addition to painting a graffiti wall at your home, other possible spots include at a community center, youth center or even a library -- provided the design is suitable.
Avoid adding profane elements to your graffiti design if you share the living space with others or frequently have visitors who would not appreciate the design.
