Invoice templates for mural painters billing businesses, property developers, and event clients for wall art and mural commissions.
A mural painter invoice is issued by a professional muralist or street artist to a commercial client, property developer, hospitality venue, school, or individual for the design and execution of a painted mural. Murals are large-scale artworks painted directly on walls, ceilings, or other architectural surfaces in interior or exterior environments. Mural painting has grown significantly in the UK as businesses and developers invest in distinctive, Instagram-worthy spaces. Coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, offices, schools, and housing developments commission murals as part of their interior and brand design. Large-scale exterior murals are also commissioned by local councils and cultural organisations. Mural pricing reflects the design, surface preparation, and the time required to paint at scale. Large exterior murals can take a team of painters several days or weeks. Interior murals for hospitality venues are typically smaller and faster.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mural design fee | 400 | design |
| Mural painting (per square metre) | 80 | sqm |
| Mural painting day rate | 350 | day |
| Surface preparation and priming | 30 | sqm |
| Scaffold or platform hire | 150 | day |
| Exterior mural varnish / protection coat | 15 | sqm |
Muralists most often quote a flat project fee derived from a per-square-foot rate (roughly $20 to $50/sqft for professionals, $35 to $100/sqft exterior or commercial), with per-sqft prices falling as total area grows and rising for high-detail work; some price small jobs off a day rate ($325 to $600/day) or hourly ($50 to $250/hr). Rates vary widely by region, artist reputation, and whether the wall is interior, exterior, residential, or commercial.
Non-refundable design fee up front, then 50% deposit due about two weeks before the scheduled start, with the balance due on the final day of painting.
Sales tax treatment varies by state and by whether the work is billed as a taxable tangible good or an exempt custom service, and separately invoiced licensing royalties may be taxed differently from the painting labor. Self-employed muralists owe self-employment tax and should track paint, sealant, and lift-rental costs as deductible materials and equipment expenses.
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Tax rules vary by country, state, and situation, so confirm with a qualified accountant before relying on it.
Require a 50% deposit before beginning design and materials preparation. The deposit covers time spent developing the concept and purchasing paints and materials. For large exterior murals, invoice in stages: design approval, midpoint of execution, and on completion. Large murals may take a week or more to paint; stage payments manage cash flow. For interior commercial venues, invoice on completion. Many clients will want a sign-off walkthrough before you issue the final invoice. This is reasonable for large commissions. Include a clause in your contract (or on the invoice) confirming your right to photograph the completed mural for portfolio and marketing purposes. Businesses sometimes repaint over murals, so retaining rights to document your work is important.