Questions people ask

How much does a mural cost in Orange County?

Eve's murals start at $15 per square foot for simple designs, about $25 to $45 for detailed illustrated walls, and more for exterior or very high walls. There is a $750 minimum. A typical restaurant feature wall is $1,500 to $6,000.

How long does a mural take?

About a week for design, then 1 to 7 painting days for most walls. Large or exterior walls take longer.

Do you travel?

Yes. Eve works across Orange County and Los Angeles, up to about a 2-hour drive. Little Saigon (Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley) is home base.

Do you speak Vietnamese?

Yes. Eve speaks Vietnamese and English and can letter in both.

What do you need to give a quote?

A photo of the wall, rough width and height, whether it's indoors or outdoors, and when you need it done.

How do deposits work?

50% to book and start the design, and the balance when the wall is finished.

Who owns the mural?

You own the wall and the painting on it. Eve keeps the copyright to the design and the right to show photos of it in her portfolio.

How long do murals last?

Interior murals with a clear coat last many years. Exterior murals get UV and anti-graffiti coating and may need touch-ups after 5 to 10 years of sun.

Do I need to close the restaurant while you paint?

No. Eve paints before opening, after close, or on your slow days, and keeps the work area tidy so service can continue.

Will the mural hold up to grease and cleaning?

Yes. Restaurant walls are sealed with a washable clear coat, so you can wipe them down like any painted wall.

Can you put our logo or name in the mural?

Your brand can be part of an original illustrated mural. Walls that are mostly a logo or business name may count as a painted sign, which has separate permit and licensing rules. Eve will tell you which applies before quoting.

How long does a restaurant mural take?

Most feature walls take 3 to 7 painting days after the design is approved. Design usually takes about a week.

Can you work on very large or high walls?

Yes. Eve has painted multi-story brand walls from a scissor lift. Lift rental is quoted at cost.

Do you design logos too?

Yes. Eve designed the MAXIM Karaoke logo and staff shirts, and can design your logo, menu or merch to match the mural.

Is a permit needed?

Interior murals usually don't need one. Some cities require a permit for exterior murals or for walls that work as signs. Eve checks your city's rules before you sign.

When should I book holiday windows?

By mid-November for Christmas. Tết windows are painted in mid to late January, ahead of Lunar New Year on February 6, 2027.

Does the paint come off?

Yes. Eve uses removable window paint, tests it on a corner first, and removal is included in the price.

Can you paint the inside of the glass?

Usually the outside, so the design reads correctly from the street and is easy to remove. Inside painting is possible for designs meant to be seen in reverse.

Can you write in Vietnamese?

Yes. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới, your shop name, and any greeting you want, in English or Vietnamese.

Can I change prices later?

For chalk menus, yes. Eve can leave price areas in chalk and paint the rest permanently.

Do you paint chalkboard paint on the wall too?

Yes. Eve can prep the wall with chalkboard paint before lettering.

Are the paints safe for a nursery?

Eve uses low-VOC interior paints. She recommends letting the room air out for a couple of days before a baby sleeps in it.

Do you sell paintings that are already finished?

Ask Eve what's available. Most work is commissioned.

Got a blank wall?

Send a photo of the wall and its rough size. Eve replies with a price range within a day or two.

  • Call or text(714) 487-7749
  • Emailyxaminh@gmail.com
  • HoursOpen every day, 9am–6pm
  • AreaOrange County and Los Angeles, up to about a 2-hour drive
  • LanguageEnglish and Vietnamese