The Painters Blog: Tackling All Things Painting

Is your commercial building looking a bit tired and outdated? Over time, paint can fade, peel, and crack due to weather conditions, UV exposure, and everyday wear and tear. These issues not only detract from the aesthetic appeal of your property but also signal deeper problems that could affect its structural integrity. Repainting your commercial building isn't just about enhancing its look—it's about maintaining its health and functionality.

The integrity of a commercial property must always be a consideration for managers and owners, as running afoul of safety regulations can lead to penalties and potential risks that can be hugely impactful. But the appearance of the property is also important, as this speaks to the quality of the brand, can add to the morale of employees and impress customers. Improvements to the property must be preceded by careful planning, and this includes building painting projects.

No two warehouses are completely alike, but one commonality they all share is that they can benefit greatly from a repainting project. Keeping surfaces covered with quality paint means they are protected and will hold up longer than unprotected surfaces.

Paint from quality manufacturers is more durable than ever, but is it indestructible? Not quite. While its aesthetic appeal will last for years and years, eventually the paint will break down, crack and peel. Not only will that attractive appeal have gone away, but so too will its protective qualities. This means moisture will be allowed to seep in and cause damage, and ultraviolet rays will directly impact materials the paint was once protecting.

Paints are made for specific purposes for use on specific surface types and even different types of rooms. This can be confusing for property owners who are planning their painting project and want to find the right paint with the right finish. This often creates the “acrylic versus latex paint debate,” but what about oil paint – is it still an option for interior spaces?

Choosing the right color for your restaurant painting project is vital to a successful outcome. Colors influence your customers’ opinions and moods, and colors can help you achieve the ambiance you’re looking for in your restaurant’s interior. But you also have to ensure that the colors you choose actually sync, as it can be easy to get the combinations wrong.

You’ve got a painting project coming up and it’s time to do some research on contractors in your area. You’re looking for a quality contractor that offers a competitive price for their services and does a great job. Is there anything else that matters?

While a good paint job will add durability, age and the elements will eventually wear away at a structure until something has to be done, from minor repairs to complete rework. Part of every good paint job includes caulking, which helps to keep moisture and air out of seams, gaps and holes. “Should you caulk before or after painting?” It’s an important question because it is something that needs to be considered during a painting project.

Taking on a painting project can be intimidating because there are so many questions that need to be answered if the project is going to be a success. For example, what color should you paint your ceiling? And, ceiling vs. wall color – should they be the same or different? These are probably the top two questions painting contractors get and they are important ones to answer before moving forward with your project.