Exterior Restoration for a Colorado Campus
a Commercial Case Study in Arvada, CO
Elevating Exteriors at Red Rocks Community College
In May 2025, our team completed a one-week exterior refresh at Red Rocks Community College in Arvada, CO. The project focused on restoring the appearance and protecting the surfaces of a previously unpainted brick building, along with its surrounding metal features and a detached shed.
We partnered with Behr and Home Depot to source the products for this project. The Behr representative custom-matched the deep red shade used on the railings and awnings, then collaborated with their lab to optimize the formula specifically for durability on metal surfaces in an exterior educational setting. This extra step helped ensure both performance and visual consistency throughout the project.
SCOPE OF THE WORK:
When we began, the building’s brick exterior had visible signs of past repairs, while metal railings and awnings showed areas of rust.
The full scope of work included painting the building’s brick and masonry, doors, vents, railings, and awnings.
We also repainted a detached shed to match the building’s two-color scheme, ensuring a cohesive look across the site. The result was a revitalized and protected exterior that enhances the campus’s appearance while addressing surface durability.
OUR PROCESS:
To ensure a long-lasting finish, we started with a thorough power washing, followed by hand-scraping and spot priming wherever the existing coating was failing.
On galvanized steel surfaces, we used Rustoleum XIM primer for reliable topcoat adhesion. For the remaining areas, Behr Multi-Surface Primer was selected for its rust-inhibiting properties, which paired effectively with the specified Alkyd Urethane enamel finish used on the metal features.
PROJECT TIMELINE:
One week
Before Photos
Below are photos of the building exterior before the project began. Click on any image to zoom in.
Progress Photos
These photos show the work as it developed. Click any image to zoom in.
After Photos
View photos of the final results here!
Our Production Manager, Roland breaks down the products that made this project a success.
Meet the Commercial Team
Stephen, Jessica, Ernest and Lex assist commercial customers of CertaPro Painters® of Boulder and Longmont find the right solutions for their businesses. They’re passionate about helping local businesses and they understand the unique needs that business owners have. Please click on the links below to contact the commercial team and to learn more about their backgrounds.
Stephen Strayer
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Jessica Mackie
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Ernest Hoekzema
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Phone: 303-957-8044
Lex Yagle
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Profile: https://certapro.com/boulder/our-team/lex-yagle/
Phone: 970-617-3229
Project Information
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