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Exterior building murals
Brick facades, alley walls, and storefronts across the East Village, Ingersoll Avenue, Drake, and the Historic Court District. We prep, prime, and finish with UV-stable exterior paint built for Iowa winters.
Des Moines · Central Iowa
Des Moines mural artists
The 4th Wall Studio is a commission-based mural collective working throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa. We design and paint large-scale exterior building murals, interior commercial installations, and private residential commissions — from first sketch to sealed final coat.
What we paint in the metro
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Interior & commercial murals
Restaurants, breweries, gyms, offices, and retail buildouts. Low-odor, fast-cure systems so your Des Moines business can keep operating while we paint.
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Private & residential commissions
Nurseries, garages, basements, and feature walls for homeowners in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Urbandale, and the surrounding metro.
Hiring a muralist in Iowa
How much does a mural cost in Des Moines?
Pricing is driven by square footage, surface condition, height access, and design complexity. Most commercial exterior walls in the Des Moines metro fall into a project-based range that we quote after a site review — send dimensions and photos through the inquiry form for an estimate.
What areas of Iowa do you serve?
We are based in Central Iowa and regularly paint in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, and Ames. We also travel statewide and out of state for larger commissions.
How long does a mural take?
A typical interior feature wall takes two to four days. Large exterior building murals usually run one to three weeks depending on scale, lift requirements, and Iowa weather windows.
Do you handle permits and property approvals?
We help prepare renderings and documentation for property owners, landlords, and city review where required, and we coordinate lift rental and site safety.
Have a wall in Des Moines? Send dimensions, photos, and your timeline and we'll come back with a concept direction and a quote. Not sure what to budget? Read our mural pricing guide. Commissioning for a business? Start with the corporate mural guide.
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