Interior and Exterior Commercial Painting Advice

If you own a commercial property, you already know the importance of creating a positive first impression. An aesthetically pleasing business can attract potential customers, reinforce your branding, boost employee morale, increase property value, and give you an edge over competitors. Given these advantages, investing in regular maintenance is a definite must. This is where commercial painting comes in.

Commercial painting is a quick and effective way to update your property with a fresh coat of paint and ensure that your premises are clean, aesthetically pleasing, and well-maintained. Whether you need help updating your exterior or interior surfaces, or both, we have some valuable interior and exterior commercial painting advice for you in this article.

Here are some of our interior commercial painting advice:

Select the right colors: Consider the mood and atmosphere you want to create in your space and choose colors that reflect that. For example, if you want a calming environment, choose neutral colors like beige or light gray. You can also opt for colors within your branding palette. This will help drive your company branding further.

Prep surfaces: Proper surface preparation is key to achieving a smooth and long-lasting finish. Make sure to clean, sand, and prime the surface before applying the paint.

Use high-quality materials: Invest in high-quality paints, brushes, and rollers to ensure a professional-looking finish that lasts.

Test the colors: Before committing to a color, test it on a small wall area to see how it looks in your space and under different lighting conditions. This will let you visualize how it’s going to look once you finish the entire surface area.

Consider the finish: Choose the right finish for your space based on its function and the level of foot traffic it’s exposed to. For instance, a high-gloss finish is ideal for high-traffic areas for easy cleaning.

Protect furniture and floors: Cover furniture and floors with drop cloths or plastic sheeting to protect them from the inevitable paint splatters and spills.

Proper ventilation: Proper ventilation ensures a safe and healthy work environment for commercial painters and their occupants. Make sure to open windows and use fans or air purifiers as needed.

Plan for downtime: Commercial painting projects can disrupt business operations, so plan for downtime to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth project timeline.

Here are some of our exterior commercial painting advice:

Clean surfaces: Before starting your exterior painting project, make sure to thoroughly clean the surface to remove any dirt, grime, or mildew.

Repair damages: Inspect the surface for any damage such as cracks, holes, or rot and repair it before starting the painting process.

Choose the right paint: Select a high-quality paint suitable for exterior surfaces and withstand harsh weather conditions.

Prep surface properly: Just like with interior painting, proper surface preparation is key to achieving a long-lasting finish. Make sure to scrape, sand, and prime the surface as needed.

Check the weather: Choose a time to paint when the weather is mild and dry to ensure proper adhesion and avoid any weather-related issues.

Protect surrounding areas: Cover landscaping, sidewalks, and any other surrounding areas with drop cloths or plastic sheeting to protect them from paint splatters and spills.

Use proper equipment: Use high-quality brushes, rollers, and sprayers to achieve a professional-looking finish and make the job easier and more efficient.

Choose the right finish: Consider the surface texture and choose the right finish, such as flat, satin, or glossy, to achieve the desired look and level of protection.

Apply multiple coats: Apply at least two coats of paint to ensure a consistent and durable finish.

Maintain your surfaces: Regular maintenance such as cleaning and touch-ups can help prolong the life of your painted surfaces and protect them from weather damage.

If you need help maintaining your commercial property, call the painting experts at J&B Painting. Our commercial painters are well-versed in project management, with years of experience helping property owners effectively get the results they need. Whether you need help with a retail store, a storefront, an office, an apartment complex, or a community building – we have got you covered.

We offer a satisfaction guarantee – which means that we are confident in what we do. We also won’t ask for any downpayment. Instead, you pay us when you’re satisfied with our work. 

To get a FREE estimate for our commercial painting services, contact us at (248) 599-0996.