Two-Building Commercial Repaint for Southern Glazer’s Facility

a Case Study by CertaPro Painters® of Columbus, OH

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Repainting A 523,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse for Southern Glazer’s

In Summer 2025, CertaPro Painters® of Columbus, OH completed a three-week exterior restoration project for Southern Glazer’s facility in Whitehall, Ohio, which included two large industrial warehouse buildings and the interior courtyard between them.

The combined footprint of the property totals approximately 523,000 square feet, making this a large-scale commercial repaint requiring extensive preparation and coordination. Years of weather exposure had left the buildings with faded areas, peeling paint, and metal railings beginning to show early signs of rust – conditions that required thorough remediation to restore durability and improve appearance.

 

LOCATION: Whitehall, OH

TIMELINE: 3 weeks; Summer 2025

PROJECT SCOPE:

The project involved full exterior washing, preparation, priming, and painting of both warehouse structures and various architectural elements. The crew cleaned all paintable surfaces through power washing to remove the heavy buildup of dirt and debris accumulated over the years. After cleaning, all loose and peeling paint was scraped away to ensure a stable substrate. The team sanded man doors and railings to promote strong coating adhesion and restore a smooth surface.

Rusted areas were stabilized using rust converter prior to priming, ensuring long-term protection. Primer was applied to previously peeled or oxidized metal surfaces before the finish coats were installed. The repainting scope included the metal siding, foundation areas, railings, man doors, downspouts, drip edges—which were painted to match the siding—and the window trim on the front-left building. This comprehensive coverage ensured a uniform, professional finish across the entire facility.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT & TECHNIQUES:

To safely access elevated sections of the buildings, CertaPro Painters of Columbus supplied and operated lifts throughout the duration of the project. These lifts allowed the team to complete all high-elevation prep and painting safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality.

COLOR SCHEME:

The client selected PPG paints in a bold color palette for the facility’s new look. We used In The Shadows for the main body color, and Black Magic for accent areas.paint color swatch

Project Photos

Below are photos of the project before we got started, and after the project was competed. Click any photo to zoom in and see the impressive results!

Entrance - Before

Entrance - Before

Entrance - After Repaint

Entrance - After Repaint

Trailer Door Side - Before

Trailer Door Side - Before

Trailer Door Side - After Repaint

Trailer Door Side - After Repaint

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

Transformed Exterior - Before & After

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