Painting The ORAU Auditorium

Condition of the Building

Upon entering the facility, you are welcomed by a spacious lobby adorned with colorful carpet tiles and neutral-toned walls. The ceiling features a combination of popcorn and drop tiles, some of which are in need of replacement. The auditorium itself is designed in a theater-style layout, boasting tiered seating that slopes gently downward toward the stage. The walls are dressed in wallpaper, while the ceiling showcases an unpainted popcorn texture, lending the room an older, more dated appearance.

Project Involvement

The scope of work for the renovation of the lobby, hallways, and auditorium encompasses a comprehensive prep and repainting project designed to refresh and modernize the space. This includes meticulous attention to wall and ceiling surfaces, where the first step involves removing any cove base where necessary to ensure a seamless finish. The existing unpainted popcorn ceiling texture will be carefully removed, followed by skimming the ceilings to create a smooth, uniform surface.

After this preparation, the ceilings will be primed and painted with two coats of a high-quality paint, enhancing both durability and aesthetics. Similarly, the walls will undergo a transformation; the old wallpaper will be stripped away, and the walls will be skimmed to smooth out imperfections before being primed and painted with two coats. In addition to these updates, the project will address the ceiling tiles in the lobby and hallways, replacing them as needed to ensure a cohesive look throughout the facility. This thorough repainting and refurbishment will breathe new life into the space, creating a more inviting and contemporary atmosphere for all who enter.

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