What to do Before a Commercial Painting Appointment

Offices, retail spaces and restaurants all need a refreshing paint job every so often. You have researched and found a painter, but what do you need to do before the crew shows up? Here’s what to do before a commercial painting appointment.

Expectations

Before your crew shows up to paint, there are two things you’ll want to know: the scope of the job and that the painting crew understands the scope of the job. This encompasses quite a few things. Go through your estimate to make sure all of the project details are included, things like repairs, paint colors and schedule.

When you are setting up work with your painting company, make sure you have ample communication with them. Ideally, you’ll want to know ahead of time who your contact is if you have any questions while the job is going on. Further, most companies will provide you with daily updates on multi-day projects.

Repairs

Any repairs that are not being taken care of by the painting crew should be completed well ahead of time to allow any dry time to pass before painting starts. Areas that have been damaged from water, rotting, fire, impact or other issues should be corrected. Painting over these types of damage will just temporarily mask the problem. If underlying conditions that cause the issues to begin with are not corrected, painting will not fix them.

Clean Up

Remove any unnecessary furniture, cabinets, desks or other pieces away from the area being painted. If the crew is tackling a whole room, pull the items away from the walls. Unplug electronics to give the painters room to work while also removing tripping hazards.

Not only do you need to clean the area, cleaning the walls is also recommended. There is a surprisingly large amount of dust and cobwebs hanging on walls at any time. Use a broom to knock down big patches and follow up with a wet sponge bath for the wall. Do not try to soak it, just dampen it enough to remove dirt.

Share Information

Communicating is going to be a necessary key to keeping the painting project moving smoothly. Share information and timelines with employees, other tenants or neighbors that might be affected and the painting crew. Keeping everyone on the same page about the timeline and expectations means that the team will work together to create a harmonious painting project space.

In addition to sharing information with your team, make arrangements to relocate employees closest to the project. There are a number of low or no smell paints available, but that doesn’t mean they are completely odorless. Plans can be made to keep everyone comfortable while the work happens, if you look ahead to it.

Schedule an Estimate

If it’s time for a commercial painting job, schedule a free appointment with our team today. We offer no obligation, free estimates to discuss your project.