About the Project

Years of heavy foot traffic had left the store looking tired. Walls and doors showed scuffs and grime, patches blended poorly, and high-wear spaces like fitting rooms and storage closets needed a tougher, cleaner finish. The goal was a durable aesthetic upgrade that would hold up to daily retail use—without stopping sales.

Scope of the Work

The three-day project covered a full interior refresh across customer-facing and support spaces:

• Sales-floor walls and accent walls
• Interior doors and frames
• Fitting rooms
• Back-of-house storage and corridor areas

Crews used quick-dry, low- and zero-VOC coatings suited to an occupied retail environment, with careful prep so finishes would last through constant cart traffic and customer contact.

Project details

• Location: Charleston, SC (busy mall department store)
• Project type: Commercial interior painting
• Schedule: May 2026 — completed in 3 days
• Focus: Walls, doors, fitting rooms, and storage areas; durable finishes for high-wear zones

Challenges & Solutions

Working inside an active department store meant tight timing and careful protection:

• Limited painting windows. Work ran from two hours before open through peak shopping hours, so crews sequenced zones tightly and used quick-dry coatings to keep progress moving.
• Customers on the floor. Micro-phased zone work kept roughly 95% of the sales floor open and shoppable at all times, with clear safety practices around ladders, tools, and wet surfaces.
• Protecting clothing and textiles. Merchandise stayed in place. Double-masking, drop cloths, and runners shielded inventory and fixtures while paint went on nearby walls and doors.
• Department coordination. Painters coordinated with department managers so fixtures, displays, and stock moves lined up with each work zone.
• High-wear fitting rooms and storage. Durable finishes were specified for doors, frames, and closet areas that take the most daily abuse.