What to Look for When Hiring Commercial Painters
Posted on January 31, 2020
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Painting a commercial space protects walls and portrays a professional establishment for your business to take place. Scheduling painting within the space can frazzle even the most steadfast people. Here are strategies for hiring commercial painters and what to look for.
Preparation
Each job is different and has unique requirements for a successful paint job. Good providers are willing to have an open discussion with you about the site and methods. Preparation is responsible for a good outcome on painting jobs. More than likely, your estimator talked to you about the repairs and preparation required for your painting. Make sure you, and your paint crew, are on the same page with the task list. If you have questions, do not be afraid to bring them up at any point.
Products
This goes way beyond oil or latex paint. Most professional painting crews have products they prefer or stay away from for their projects. It’s a good idea to defer to them for their recommendations, however, that doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to your opinion too. Does your space have specific requirements? Are there coatings you need or need to avoid?
Scheduling
How will scheduling work for your painting? Will your production or services be disrupted? Can work continue throughout the process? Some painters offer off-hours or weekend work to minimize the impact to your business. Others work around a schedule that sections off work areas per day. The disruption should be minimal. Working with your project manager, be clear what you need.
Timeline
Besides scheduling, you should have a timeline of what work is expected to be done, and when. Commercial painters can normally provide a schedule of how long the work will take, what will be worked on each day, and when they expect to finish the project. In addition, there should also be a schedule for inclement weather or other unexpected delays.
Responsibilities
Make sure you’re on the same page for responsibilities. Hours on the job means more costs for your painting project. If you are on a strict budget, ask if your employees can help alleviate the costs. Sometimes just moving furniture or offering to handle repairs is enough to make a big difference on the overall cost of your project. Be aware that some painters will not offer warranties if the work was not completed 100% by their crews. Working with the representative will give you the opportunity to get the costs and work to a level where you are comfortable.
