Commercial Painting Services

Why Regular Painting Is Important to Your Business

If a client or customer visits your commercial building and sees chipped, peeling or faded paint, what impression do you think they will have of your business? If you don’t maintain your building’s appearance, what other areas are you likely to neglect? 

• Financial problems. Visitors to your business may think that your business is not doing very well if you can’t afford to have it painted regularly.
• Customer service. Does your disregard for your property’s appearance extend to lackadaisical customer service?
• Cleanliness. If you ignore the painted areas of the building, are you also cutting corners with the janitorial services? Or are you like those “slum lords” who are just looking for a profit without caring about the people who have to work in that environment? 
• Other maintenance. Keeping a commercial building painted is one of many requirements of regular maintenance. Are other important maintenance areas also being neglected? 

Although these assumptions may be completely untrue, it’s the impression that matters. Why take the chance of losing customers when a fresh coat of paint can make a great first impression?

• Include Painting in Your 2020 Budget
• How Painting Your Business Can Improve Your Bottom Line
• Does Your Commercial Building Need a Facelift?
• Paint Colors Are Important to the Type of Business
• Create a Better First Impression with a Fresh Paint Job

Hire a Commercial Painter for the Best Results

You may think you can save a few bucks by painting your business yourself, or hiring some college kids during school break. You may save some money in the initial price you pay the painters, but the long-term outcome may be less than optimum. It may actually cost you more than if you hired a licensed commercial painter.

There’s more to painting a commercial building than buying some paint, brushes and rollers and slapping paint on the walls. Proper preparation can make the difference between a shoddy paint job and a smooth, long-lasting surface. Protecting the furnishings and people in the area is important. Thorough clean-up can also make a huge difference.

• Why Hire A Licensed and Insured Painter?
• Why Prep for Commercial Painting Is So Important
• Commercial Painting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
• Commercial Painting – DIY or Hire a Professional?
• Factors Affecting the Costs of Commercial Painting
• Differences between Residential and Commercial Painting

Hiring the Right Commercial Painter

Don’t make the mistake of hiring just any commercial painting company. You need to make sure the contractor is reputable, trustworthy and has the expertise needed to do the job right. 

Check reviews and ask for references. Make sure you check those references. Are they licensed, insured and bonded? Do they provide free estimates? Get a detailed written bid upfront before any work is done. The lowest bid isn’t always the best choice. Some companies will low-ball you to get their foot in the door, then tack on “extras” during the project. 

Painting contractors who are local, established businesses may be more invested in the community, hence they may strive to deliver higher quality results and better customer service to their “neighbors”. 

Other factors that may influence your choice of commercial painter include whether they are certified to safely deal with lead-based paint and if they are a certified “Green” business. 

• How to Hire the Best Commercial Painter
• Top 10 Questions to Ask a Commercial Painting Contractor
• Diamond Certified Painters
• Certified Green Business Requirements
• Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring a Commercial Painting Contractor
• Painting Secrets the Pros Won’t Tell You

Painting Different Types of Commercial Buildings

There are many different types of commercial buildings. Based on their purpose and type of clientele and employees, painting them may require some adjustments. It’s important to choose the appropriate colors and designs as well. 

For example, painting a medical office or facility needs to be done during off-hours because of medical sensitivities of patients. Other types of businesses can be painted during ongoing operations, as long as specific cautions and arrangements are made. Industrial buildings, like factories and warehouses, often have heavy equipment moving throughout, so caution must be taken.

• Do You Need to Close Your Business During a Painting Project?
• Painting Medical Offices Can Be Tricky
• Tips for Painting a Creative Workspace
• Painting a Retail Store without Losing Business
• Commercial Painting for a Multi-Tenant Building
• Revitalizing a Warehouse with a Fresh Coat of Paint
• Reasons to Have Your Office Painted
• Making Your Office Unique with Paint

Preparing Your Commercial Business for a Paint Project

There are steps you must take before a paint project can start in a business. You’ll need to determine if you’ll remain open and operational during the painting process, or if you’ll close down. If you remain open, employees and customers will need to be aware of the project, and accommodations may need to be made to avoid inconveniencing them. If you’ll be closing down the operations during the paint job, you’ll need to carefully schedule the project around the closure.

• What to Know Before the Painting Begins
• Get Your Office Painted While Employees Are Working Remotely