Painting Blog

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and before we know it the colors of Fall will be lining the streets of Chicago. From apple picking to changing leaves, to everything pumpkin spice, many of us look forward to the change of seasons bringing a crisp, fresh air to our beloved Chicagoland.

With the change in weather coming soon, commercial building owners and operators are busy planning and preparing for regular maintenance and cleaning that their businesses need. With the impacts of the coronavirus to consider, preparing your commercial space for the colder months may (require additional steps) look different than in past years. 

Many business and building owners have been working diligently to make improvements and repairs to the interiors and exteriors of their buildings. By taking time now to repair and repaint, your building can be ready for the coming Winter weather and whatever else the future may hold. Because of the uncertainty of the times, it is good for both you and your maintenance contractors to be flexible in planning your upcoming building projects. There are, however, some regular maintenance projects that you can have a contractor do for your building sooner than later in order to be ready for what’s next.

Now is a great time to boost your home or business’s curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint. The warmer, less precipitous months are ideal for many types of business upkeep, especially exterior painting. Springtime into early Summer is the perfect season to schedule your home or business for an exterior paint job.

Have you ever taken on a ‘quick DIY’ project, only to find yourself in a half-finished room with the tape still up and no idea when you can put your furniture back in place? Or have you ever considered hiring a painter, but stopped short because of time and budgetary concerns?

These are quite unusual times. Some of our clients are moving ahead with maintenance and painting work on their buildings, while others are putting a temporary hold on their building’s upkeep. You may be asking yourself, “Should I have my building(s) painted now or should I wait until after the coronavirus passes?”

Painting any property is a big task to undertake, regardless of size or scope. Each home or business has its unique challenges and requirements. There are some specific businesses, however, that require extra care and attention. Painting a hotel, motel, or restaurant is a job that calls for more thought and planning to ensure the work is done the right and safest way possible. Here are some considerations to take into account when hiring a painting contractor to paint your hotel, motel, or restaurant.

Planning a painting project for your building’s exterior can be a daunting task from budgeting, to choosing the colors to hiring a contractor to complete your project on time and at budget. Here are some simple steps to help you plan the exterior painting project for your building to achieve the best results.

Power washing your building is an important maintenance project that will help your property stay clean and well-functioning. Commercial building managers and facilities managers typically schedule their buildings for regular washing and painting.

Your warehouse’s exterior may be more of an afterthought when it comes to maintenance and aesthetics than other types of buildings you own or maintain. Some warehouse owners overlook or neglect the need to paint the exterior of their warehouse if the exterior walls show little or no sign of damage. However, there are many benefits to painting your warehouse's exterior that are good for the exterior and longevity and, therefore, a good business decision.