7 Tips For Your Next Commercial Painting Project
Posted on July 27, 2021
When approaching a commercial painting project, the task can seem overwhelming. Running your business and making money is your main priority, but maintaining a professional looking space will also effect your bottom line. Here are 7 tips for your next commercial painting project.
1. Find the right painter.
Finding the right painter is more than the number on the bottom line. It’s important to meet more than one provider and make sure each understands your specific needs. This could be specialty coatings, safety painting, durable finishes or particular scheduling needs. Also find out what preparation will be done and when. This includes cleaning, repairs, sanding and priming.
2. Budget and Scheduling.
Once you have landed on a contractor, you’ll need to work out budget and scheduling. Sit down with your decision makers and come up with a reasonable budget of time and money to complete the project. Your estimates should include all preparations, labor and materials as well as a payment breakdown. Remember that the financial impact will go beyond the bottom line. Will your business operations need to be reduced or shut down for any time?
3. Choose the Right Color and Finish.
Work with your painting company to identify branded colors and painting needs. The use of your building could also dictate the colors you include in your painting. Is this interior or exterior, customer facing or back of house? All of this makes a difference in choices you make for your commercial painting project.
4. Inform Employees and Customers.
Let all of your staff know of the upcoming work. They will need to be on board for your impending painting. They may be required to alter work spaces or hours to allow for spaces to be painted. When it comes to customer facing areas, signs and alterations to your space will be necessary.
5. Adhere to High Standards of Safety.
Ultimately, safety during the painting and drying process should be the primary objective. Keeping customers, staff and painters safe will avoid potential issues with your establishment legally.
6. Conduct a Final Walkthrough for Your Commercial Painting Project.
Before you allow the crew to pack up all the brushes, do a walkthrough of the space. This is the time to voice concerns with the look and skill of the application. After an initial review, the crew should clean the area and leave it looking better than when they arrived.
7. Share your Experience.
After your business makeover, share your experience on both review sites and social media. Also, let your customers know you have a new look you are excited to share with them.
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