MURAL SURFACE:

Bare Wood
Cleaning - none
Priming - Knots and pitch streaks should be sanded and spot-primed.
Apply primer coat (suitable for latex).
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Previously Painted Wood
Cleaning - Remove any loose material, power-wash clean.
Abrade non-waterbased coatings.
Priming - Inspect knots for staining, sand and spot-prime as needed.
Apply primer coat (suitable for latex).
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Bare Masonry
Cleaning - none
Priming - Apply Masonry Conditioner. Apply water-based latex primer.
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat.
Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply Golden MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Previously Painted Masonry
Cleaning - Remove any loose material, power-wash clean.
Abrade non-waterbased coatings.
Priming - Apply Masonry Conditioner. Apply water-based latex primer.
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Bare Metal
Cleaning - Remove any grease, dirt, solvents. Abrade surface.
Priming - Apply alkyd or latex-based primer.
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Previously Painted Metal
Cleaning - Remove any loose material, rust, grease, dirt. Abrade surface.
Priming - Apply alkyd or latex-based primer.
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.

Fiberglass
cleaning - none
Priming - 3 parts GOLDEN Acrylic Gesso to 1 part GAC 200
Painting - Apply GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to surface.
Isolation & Varnish Coatings -
Apply isolation coat. Let dry thoroughly (at least 48 hours).
Apply GOLDEN MSA Varnish* or suitable alternative.
(Use Hard MSA Varnish for exterior applications.)

*For complete varnish procedures, refer to the GOLDEN Varnish information sheets. www.goldenpaints.com/varns.htm

GOLDEN Suggested Color List for Exterior Murals

Although GOLDEN uses only the most permanent pigments available within each chemical classification, we have compiled this list of the best pigment choices for use on an exterior mural. Application of isolation coats and MSA Varnish 1ayers is highly recommend.

BEST PIGMENTS - The most stable GOLDEN colors for exterior use.

Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber Light
Carbon Black
Cobalt Blue
Cobalt Green
Cobalt Teal
Cobalt Titanate Green
Cobalt Turquois
Graphite Gray
Mars Black
Mars Yellow
Orange Oxide
Phthalo Blue GS
Phthalo Blue RS
Phthalo Green BS
Phthalo Green YS
Pyrrole Orange
Pyrrole Red
Pyrrole Red Light
Raw Sienna
Raw Umber
Red Oxide
Titan Buff
Titanate Yellow
Transparent Red Iron Oxide
Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide
Titanium White
Violet Oxide
Yellow Ochre
Yellow Oxide
Zinc White

GOOD PIGMENTS - Stable colors, but avoid thin layers or glazes for minimal color shift.

Cerulean Blue
Cerulean Blue Deep
Turquois (Phthalo)
Diarylide Yellow
Hansa Yellow Opaque
Quinacridone Red