Paint-By-Number
Mural Kits
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I
have no artistic ability. Is it really true that these kits
are easy?
WallNutz
mural kits are designed so that anyone can use them, even if you
don't have an ounce of creativity. All you have to be able
to do is hang the pattern and transfer paper, trace over the design
and follow the numbers and stay in the lines to paint in the correct
color. To see the process, click here.
Where
can I find the right type of paints? 
All
craft stores carry acrylic craft paints that are used for the
designs. Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Ben Franklin are some
craft stores that are probably in your area. Walmart also
carries a selection of these paints. We recommend using
a semi-gloss paint for the background, and this paint can be found
at paint and wallpaper or home improvement stores. See
note below regarding Behr brand paint.
Do
the kits work with any type of base paint as the background?
PLEASE
NOTE: We do NOT recommend using Behr brand paint for your background,
usually sold at Home Depot. In some instances, the transfer paper
will leave a very faint or no line when used with this brand.
We recommend using an eggshell, satin or semi-gloss indoor latex
paint for the background, because any smudges from the transfer
paper will wipe right off with a damp cloth. You can use
a flat paint, however, transfer paper smudges will stay on the
paint and you will need to touch up the smudges with more of the
background paint.
The
transferred line is a dark blue. Patterns work best on a lighter
colored background for viewing of the transferred pattern and
will not show up on dark blue, green or black backgrounds. You
can first transfer the image on to a light wall color, then paint
in a darker background around the outline if you wish.
Can
I use the pattern more than once?
The mural kits
can generally be retraced two to three times, sometime more if
the wall surface is flat. The less wear and tear on the papers,
the longer they will last.
What
if the mural size doesn't fit my walls?
It
is really simple to change the size of WallNutz murals.
To make them fit a larger area, simply re-position a piece of
the transfer paper and pattern so that it meshes well with the
original pattern and retrace. To make the pattern fit a
smaller area, simply omit tracing a portion of the design.
You can also place the pattern on two walls of a room by simply
wrapping the pattern into the corner of two walls. Another
idea is to cut out pieces of the pattern and place them in different
areas of the room. View our Photo Gallery to see some of
these solutions.
How
long will it take me to complete the project?
This
depends on the complexity of the design, how quickly you paint
and how many interruptions you have. Most of the full wall
murals can be easily finished in a weekend, if the room is already
prepped and the background color is completely dry.
Should
I protect the mural with some type of sealant once it's painted?
It
depends on the use of the room. We recommend that you use
a clear sealant available at most craft stores to protect murals
in children's rooms where it is likely that little hands will
leave prints all over your work of art.
Do
you have other designs available?
We
are always working on new designs, however, the kits you see on
the website are the only ones available at this time. We
certainly welcome suggestions for topics and will put your suggestion
on our "to do" list.
Do
you offer any licensed characters like Peter Rabbit or Classic
Pooh?
WallNutz does
not carry any mural kits using licensed characters at this time.
How
much will this project cost in total?
We
estimate that you can complete an entire wall mural for less than
$60, not including the background color and shipping and handling
on the kit. Broken down, this estimate covers the kit cost
($34.99), paints ($20.00) and brushes ($5.00).
Are
there stores where I can buy the kits?
Click
here
to see a listing of retailers who carry WallNutz products. Please
note, retailers choose their own selections, and may not offer
all available designs.
Do
you have catalogs available?
We
do not have print catalogs available at this time. All designs
that we offer are shown on the website in our online shopping
area.
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