The best thing you can do to spruce up your commercial building is by giving it a fresh coat of paint. Renovation and upgrades might be expensive but painting your commercial space, whether interior or exterior is a surefire way to enhance the appearance while keeping the costs low. In this article, we will be giving you some tips to ensure that the painting process goes smoothly.
Painting your commercial building well can create a favourable first impression that encourages customers to return. Thus, it is important to update the appearance of your property with a fresh coat of paint. As well as a good painting job, additional services such as pressure washing, caulking, and prep work can also give your property the makeover you need to keep customers interested.
So without further ado, let’s get started on the best tips to follow when painting your commercial building.
Scope of the Project
Don’t forget to take the time to think about your painting project’s scope and extent. Will you have to paint a large number of buildings? How long will the project take? It is also important to consider the time of year when the painting could be done most conveniently.
When it’s colder outside, some companies offer special discounts for painting. You may also experience fewer disruptions to your business if you paint during winter. You also have to keep the temperature in mind so that it does not get too cold or else the paint will not set properly. Also, you have to keep your business in mind. A painting job might hamper the work of your business and cause inconveniences so it’s best to pick a time when the painting room or area is not likely to be used.
Finding the right colour
Colour translates to emotion and the chosen colour can make or break people’s first impression when they walk into your premise. Having a dark gloomy colour scheme will incite negative emotions and having a vivid funky theme going on in a formal workspace will look out of place. Choose simple colours that follow your business’s theme and consider what impression visitors will get.
For the exterior, it is important to have a colour that stands out from the rest of the buildings and makes your business easy to spot. For the interior, it is wiser to go with neutral colours like white, grey, or light blue for office buildings. Always go for tasteful colours and never go for anything too crazy because your customer might be overwhelmed. For places like parlours and gift shops, you can go with bolder colours which will draw customers towards you and leave a lasting impression, making them want to visit again and again. Consult an expert who will advise you on the popular colour choices and colour psychology.
Before you start painting
Make sure you have a theme in mind before you start painting. Then consider if this would be a DIY job or if you will hire professionals to do it for you. Look around Google, Kijiji, etc, and check the reviews and completed work of any contractor before hiring them. Make sure you follow safety measures.
Preparing the surface
For exteriors, wash the surface of the building and clear any plants or shrubs that might have grown if the building is old. In the case of interiors, clear away any furniture and protect surfaces you don’t want to get paint on with painter’s tape. Plaster any holes or bumps to get a nice and even surface, ready for painting.
Following Safety measures
You should prioritize the safety and health of your clients and tenants. Make sure you choose a paint that poses the least health risk to people present in the space. Prefer odourless paints during opening hours, during the project, and immediately afterward to avoid customer problems.
Pay attention to the weather
Rain is the worst enemy of paint. If you conduct the painting job in a damp, wet environment, the paint will not stick to the surface well which will cause the paint to lump up. Any paint, in general, is sensitive to the weather so you have to take that into consideration. The perfect temperatures for oil-based paint are between 40°- 90°F, while the perfect temperature for latex paint is between 50°- 85°F. Warm, dry weather is perfect for painting but you can get away with just a dry environment. Excessive heat can also pose a threat as the paint will dry very fast making it less manageable.
Hire an expert Contractor
Consider the unique challenges of painting commercial buildings before selecting a contractor. In order to maximize return on investment, an experienced contractor can offer suggestions for the implementation of the project, bring skilled labour and also provide expert consultation.
To ensure the quality and safety of their work, you should make sure they are licensed and bonded. Additionally, the contractor should be able to understand the complexities of your project and any additional services you may need.