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Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year: What Cloud Dancer Means for Your Walls

Cloud Dancer isn't going to be the hero of your mural, but it might be what makes your hero look better. We break down Pantone's controversial 2025 pick and how to use it in your next project.

How to Commission a Mural That Doesn't Blend In

When every restaurant has the same Instagram wall, how do you actually stand out? A look at why custom, hand-painted murals create something that lasts longer than the latest design trend.

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Vinyl Signs vs Painted Signs: Why Hand Painted Business Signs Win for Permanent Signage

When it comes to permanent business signage, paint beats vinyl—and the math proves it. While vinyl graphics might cost less upfront, their lifespan is far shorter than a painted sign. With paint, you'll spend less money over time, create a more professional impression, and end up with permanent art that becomes part of your building. In this post, we break down the real costs, longevity, and visual impact of both options to help you make the right choice for your business.

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Color Psychology in Business: How Your Mural's Palette Influences Customer Behavior

Strategic custom murals and signage design can transform business environments and influence consumer behavior – from energizing restaurant spaces to creating calm retail atmospheres. Well-planned mural designs don't just beautify spaces; they strategically support business branding through thoughtful visual marketing and environmental branding that connects with customers on a deeper level.

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Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year: What Cloud Dancer Means for Your Walls

Cloud Dancer isn't going to be the hero of your mural, but it might be what makes your hero look better. We break down Pantone's controversial 2025 pick and how to use it in your next project.

Why the Off-Season Is the Best Time to Plan a Mural

The off-season offers more time to plan, revise, and navigate approvals without the pressure of peak-season schedules. Hand-painted murals last 15+ years (compared to vinyl's 5) and boost both foot traffic and property values. Start planning now so you're ready when the weather turns.

How to Commission a Mural That Doesn't Blend In

When every restaurant has the same Instagram wall, how do you actually stand out? A look at why custom, hand-painted murals create something that lasts longer than the latest design trend.

5 Things Your Business Sign Needs to Communicate in 5 Seconds

Your storefront signage has roughly 5 seconds to make an impression before someone walks past. Research shows 79% of consumers judge business quality by signage alone—so what should yours actually communicate? We break down the five essentials that separate effective signs from expensive background noise, with real examples from Southern California businesses.

Completing the Dr. Dre Mural at Compton High School's New Performing Arts Center

Pulling Paint completed a massive 1,102-square-foot Dr. Dre mural at Compton's new Performing Arts Center, funded by the hip-hop icon himself as part of his hometown educational investment. The two-week project required five artists, 41 gallons of specialized paint, and innovative techniques to overcome challenging wall textures, creating a powerful tribute that will inspire 2,000+ students daily while showcasing how celebrity philanthropy can transform communities through public art.

A Short Guide to Choosing the Right Business Signage Company

Most business owners don't know what to ask when hiring a signage company—and that's how they end up with work that could fall apart in two years. Co-Founder, David Kaul, has spent years painting professional business signs and murals, and he can tell you: the difference between quality and amateur work isn't small. In this guide, he breaks down what to look for, what questions to ask, and the red flags that should send you walking. Your sign represents your business. Make sure it represents it well.

Vinyl Signs vs Painted Signs: Why Hand Painted Business Signs Win for Permanent Signage

When it comes to permanent business signage, paint beats vinyl—and the math proves it. While vinyl graphics might cost less upfront, their lifespan is far shorter than a painted sign. With paint, you'll spend less money over time, create a more professional impression, and end up with permanent art that becomes part of your building. In this post, we break down the real costs, longevity, and visual impact of both options to help you make the right choice for your business.

Unexpected Places for Murals: Beyond Exterior Walls

Most businesses limit murals to exterior walls and lobbies, missing opportunities in overlooked spaces. From floor installations that enhance retail experiences to stairwell text that motivates gym members, murals in unexpected locations operate in a different economy of attention—less competition, more time, captive audiences who actually notice the work.

Why Some Contractors Are Winning More Retail Projects (While Others Walk Away)

You see a project that needs custom murals or hand-painted signage, and your first thought is probably "not my thing." Most commercial painting contractors walk away from retail construction projects requiring artistic work they've never done before. But here's what's interesting: a growing number of painting contractors have discovered they don't need to become artists. They just need to partner with mural specialists.

Color Psychology in Business: How Your Mural's Palette Influences Customer Behavior

Strategic custom murals and signage design can transform business environments and influence consumer behavior – from energizing restaurant spaces to creating calm retail atmospheres. Well-planned mural designs don't just beautify spaces; they strategically support business branding through thoughtful visual marketing and environmental branding that connects with customers on a deeper level.

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