How to Paint a Mural or A Wall Picture Like Oikar Studio Does It

The Exact Pro Method We Use on Every Kolkata Wall to Paint a Mural or A Wall Picture

At Oikar Studio, we paint 15–20 murals every month – from New Town penthouses to Park Street cafes. This is the bullet-proof, monsoon-surviving method we follow on every single project (so you can try it yourself… or just call us at 7003228319 and skip the mess).

Planning (We Never Skip This)

Client mood-board + site photos
We create 3 free 3D mock-ups (you pick one)
Final design locked → printed in actual size for reference

Wall Prep (90 % of success happens here)

Scrap loose paint
Crack filling with Birla White Cement + Putty
Two coats of anti-fungal primer (we use Berger Dampstop)
Sand to baby-skin smoothness (220 grit)

Grid & Projector Transfer (Zero mistakes)

Draw 1×1 ft grid on wall with laser level
Rent a ₹1200/day projector (we own 4)
Project design → trace with stabilo pencil (erases easily)

Base Coat Magic

Background in 2 thin coats of Berger Silk Luxury Emulsion
For concrete/golden texture: we mix quartz powder + primer for gritty base

3D Sculpting (This is where Oikar walls become alive)

Relief paste recipe: Wall putty + Fevicol SH + acrylic colour
Apply with palette knives in 3–8 mm thickness
Sculpt fish fins, leaves, leaves, or alpana motifs while wet
Let cure 24 hrs

Colour Blocking & Shading

Premium acrylics: Camel Artist or Winsor & Newton
3–5 layers of glazing for depth
Shadows: Raw umber + ultramarine blue mix
Highlights: pure titanium white dry-brushed

Luxury Finishes (Our Secret Sauce)

Real 24k gold/silver leaf on selected areas
Metallic powders mixed in clear medium for drip effects
Glow powder layer for night-glow ceilings

Final Sealing (Kolkata Monsoon Armour)

3 coats of Berger WeatherCoat All Guard clear exterior varnish
Washable, anti-fungal, zero yellowing
10-year guarantee in writing

Timeline We Actually Follow

Day 1: Prep & priming
Day 3–4: Grid + base + 3D sculpting
Day 5–9: Colours & detailing
Day 10–11: Sealing & touch-ups

Total: 10–12 days for a 12×10 ft masterpiece.

Want This Level on Your Wall – Without 10 Days of Your Weekends? This is How to Paint a Mural or A Wall Picture

You now know exactly how Kolkata’s top mural team works.
Now choose:
Option A → Buy ₹25,000 worth of materials and pray for no rain
Option B → Let the pros do it perfectly.

Call / WhatsApp Oikar Studio right now:
☎️ 7003228319
Free site visit tomorrow | Free 3D preview in 24 hrs | Zero payment till you say “wow”

Because some walls are meant to go viral… not to be your learning curve.

Oikar Studio – Kolkata’s favourite mural obsession since 2018.
Book before December slots disappear!