Invoice clients for wall murals, painted installations, and commercial art commissions. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A muralist invoice covers fees for designing and painting large-scale wall art, murals, and painted installations for public spaces, commercial venues, private residences, and corporate offices. Muralist projects involve design development, surface preparation, painting (which may span multiple days), and materials. Because mural work is physical and labour-intensive, invoicing should reflect both the creative and production aspects of the work. Materials such as paints, primers, and protective coatings are a legitimate project cost, either passed through at cost or included in the overall project fee with clear line items. For large public art commissions, invoicing may need to satisfy requirements from arts funding bodies or local councils.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mural Design Development | £300 - £1,000 | per project |
| Mural Painting (day rate) | £300 - £700 | per day |
| Mural Painting (per square metre) | £30 - £150 | per sq m |
| Surface Preparation & Priming | £150 - £500 | per project |
| Materials (paints, primer, varnish) | At cost | per project |
| Protective Top Coat Application | £100 - £300 | per project |
Invoice in stages: a deposit on commission (to cover design work and secure the booking), a materials advance before painting begins, and the final balance on completion. Separating materials costs from creative fees keeps the invoice transparent. For large outdoor murals that span multiple weeks, invoice weekly at your day rate plus expenses. Always photograph the finished work before issuing the final invoice, as this creates a record of what was delivered.