{"id":11030,"date":"2019-08-08T15:14:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T19:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indianapolis.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=11030"},"modified":"2022-07-11T14:14:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T18:14:03","slug":"how-to-know-its-time-to-paint","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/community\/how-to-know-its-time-to-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Paint and Your Commercial Building: When is it time to paint?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knowing when it\u2019s time to paint your commercial building is valuable to help you be more proactive in preserving your assets and managing the aesthetics of your space. Our team would like to share some tips you can use to help you recognize when it\u2019s time to paint your property.<\/p>\n

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Consider how long it\u2019s been since you painted<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Considering how long it\u2019s been since you painted your commercial building<\/strong> is a good place to start when determining if it\u2019s time to paint. If you\u2019re not sure when the last paint project was, you might go back to your company records to see when that type of project was budgeted for and executed last. Typically, if you identify that it\u2019s been more than 7-10 years<\/strong> since your last painting project, it may be time to invest in the physical well-being and visual aesthetic of your property again.<\/p>\n

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Examine for potential damages<\/b><\/h2>\n

Examining for potential damages outside or inside your building<\/strong> is also a helpful step you can take to recognize whether your building needs to be painted or if areas of repair are needed. Some examples of things you can look for include:<\/p>\n

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Blistering Paint<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Blistering. Visible bubbles under the previously applied paint, influenced by the application of paint and weather or moisture conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mildew<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Mildew. This will show up on painted surfaces as dark gray, brown, or green spots growing as a fungus, most likely developing from excessive moisture in areas that don\u2019t get a lot of sunlight exposure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chalking\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Chalking. Chalky powder that sits on the paint\u2019s surface, typically influenced by the quality of paint applied and external weather factors. You can wipe your finger on a chalking surface and see it on your finger to test if this is your issue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Efflorescence<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Efflorescence. Crusty salt deposits that can come through the paint\u2019s surface, usually developing from cracking in the structure itself or high moisture levels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peeling<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Peeling. Especially on exterior surfaces, you can often find paint that is loose, chipping, missing, or peeling. The most common reasons for this include poor adhesion due to moisture, damage from external sources, or internal deterioration of the substrate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Check to see how the color looks<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sometimes colors can fade over time depending on the amount of direct sunlight your building gets regularly, which is why it\u2019s important to check to see how the painted colors look on your building periodically. In Indiana, specifically, your building may experience these effects more in the spring, summer, and early fall months. With richer, non-faded colors on your commercial property, you can also ensure that your brand is being better represented to your customers.<\/p>\n

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Think about your brand<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The project included an accent base coat with the brand\u2019s logo in an alternate accent color, to really highlight the company\u2019s brand name.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thinking about your brand in relation to your building can also offer a unique opportunity for your business to expand how you share your brand promise and story. By aligning the visual representation of your building with your brand, your business can gain the ability to provide others with something that is recognizable and unique to your messages. It\u2019s also important to consider any rebrands that have happened since your last commercial painting project because there may have been adjustments to your core messaging, style, and color palette.<\/p>\n

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Think it\u2019s time to paint your commercial building?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Think it\u2019s time to paint your commercial building? Our team is ready to help you accomplish your commercial painting and repair needs. All you need to do is connect with a member of our team via email at \u200b\u200bCerta_Indianapolis@certapro.com<\/a> or over the phone at (317) 252 – 0334<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also fill out our online commercial painting quote request form<\/a> if you already have a project in mind!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Knowing when it\u2019s time to paint your commercial building is valuable to help you be more proactive in preserving your assets and managing the aesthetics of your space. Our team would like to share some tips you can use to help you recognize when it\u2019s time to paint your property. Consider how long it\u2019s beenRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11030","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/11030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11030"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/11030\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}