Tips for Exterior Painting On commercial and Industrial Buildings

Painting an industrial or commercial building is a very effective way of giving it a fresh new look. A good paint job will create a positive first impression that encourages customers to come back to your business over and over. Updating the look of your industrial or commercial building with a fresh paint job is much more important to your business today that you ever imagined.

The commercial building exterior painting project, however, requires proper skill and equipment. Whether you’re painting a small convenience store or a large commercial building, attention to detail and planning are crucial for a high-quality paint job. A properly planned and well-executed paint job can create a perfect, professional finish. Strategic planning is important in order to avoid complications with the public while the job is still being completed.

Other than the actual painting, the right additional services such as caulking, pressure washing, and prep work can give your building the required makeover to keep your customers engaged.

As you consider your commercial repaint project, below are some 6 tips to ensure you get a high return in on the investment.

1. Consider your project scope

It’s important to take some time and understand the scope of your painting project with special attention to things like how many building will be painted, how many coats will be used, whether or not you will include window painting and door painting, and how long the whole project will last. You also need to consider the best time of the year that would be most convenient for the repainting project.

Most busy businesses often schedule their painting around winter where the project will cause minimal disruption. Some painting contractors even offer a discount on panting projects during colder seasons. Generally, you need to consider your business cycle and choose the period when repainting will cause minimum disruption to your commercial activities.

2.    Planning and budgeting

As earlier mentioned, strategic planning is very crucial for any commercial painting project. Don’t do an impromptu painting project. Remember, this is a business decision, so you should always plan and account for the maintenance budget to save both money and time, and increase the quality of your paint job. Proper planning will also ensure that the building doesn’t require touch-ups or repainting sooner than it should.

3. Choose the right color

When it comes to painting commercial and industrial building, paint color cannot be overlooked. The color scheme should complement the business brand –and remember, the business brand is not just about the logo alone. For branding purposes, you can infuse your paint color with your products, marketing, and digital communications. Incorporate the colors that a majority of your products have to create a harmonious signage. Any color shade that works well with your business brand is a great choice.

If you’re painting a real estate property, the right color will make your building more appealing and attractive to potential customers. If you’re not sure about how to pick the best color, a repainting specialist can help you choose the right shades with reference to the latest real estate trends and color psychology.

4. Health and safety standards

The health and safety concerns of your customers or tenants should be on top of your priority list. First, make sure that you choose the right paint that will cause the minimum health risks to the people accessing the commercial space. Prioritize odorless paints to avoid issues with your customers while you’re open or after the project is finished.

Secondly, while painting during minimal business operations is a good move, you should put all the safety measures in place so that your customers and employees are not exposed to the risk of injury. This includes setting up a perimeter in areas being painted, marking painted areas with “wet paint” tags, using properly secured paint ladders, and so on.

5. Don’t skimp on the prep work

I understand extensive prep work for commercial exterior painting can cost a little extra. But skimping on this very important procedure can cost more than you thought you’ve saved in the long run. The success of your commercial repaint project will heavily depend on additional services like pressure washing, proper stripping, sanding, caulking, and restoration work to ensure that your building looks awesome.

6. Work with the right repainting specialist

Painting commercial buildings comes with its own set of unique challenges that require a repainting specialist who is experienced in this area. An experienced painting contractor can offer suggestions for the best materials to use and the proper implementation of the project so as to cause minimum interference and ensure maximum return on investment. Make sure that your contractors are licensed, insured and experienced to guarantee quality work and safety during the paint job.

By DYB Virtual