{"id":10406,"date":"2026-01-21T14:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/?post_type=community&#038;p=10406"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:41:19","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-lubbock-business-will-need-commercial-painting-this-year","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/community\/how-to-tell-if-your-lubbock-business-will-need-commercial-painting-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Your Lubbock Business Will Need Commercial Painting This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1038\">Commercial buildings in Lubbock face intense sun exposure, dry heat, strong winds, and airborne dust. These factors steadily break down exterior and interior paint, even on well-maintained properties. Over time, coatings lose flexibility, fade, and separate from surfaces, which reduces their protective ability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1218\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Lubbock<\/span><\/span> works with business owners and property managers to identify early signs of paint failure before surface damage becomes expensive to repair.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1218\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9125 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new.jpg\" alt=\"certapro painters commercial painting\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-1920x999.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-1440x750.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-960x500.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-720x375.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-480x250.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-360x187.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-240x125.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/06\/comm_header_new-915x477.jpg 915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1269\">Visual Clues That Paint Is Breaking Down<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1336\"><a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/local-commercial-painting\/\">Commercial paint<\/a> typically shows warning signs as it deteriorates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1388\">Fading or washed-out color on sun-facing walls<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1433\">Cracking along trim and expansion joints<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1482\">Peeling paint near doors, windows, and seams<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1527\">Chalky residue left on exterior surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1630\">These indicators suggest the coating has weakened and no longer seals building materials effectively.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1675\">Sun and Wind Accelerate Paint Wear<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1904\">Prolonged UV exposure dries out paint binders, which reduces elasticity. Strong winds drive dust and debris into building surfaces, accelerating abrasion. This combination leads to faster fading, cracking, and surface breakdown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1995\">Once paint loses adhesion, moisture intrusion and substrate deterioration follow quickly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1995\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8963 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5.jpg\" alt=\"certapro and commercial painting client\" width=\"753\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5.jpg 753w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5-720x525.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5-480x350.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5-360x262.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1512\/2018\/03\/comm_services_5-240x175.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2042\">Why Commercial Paint Quality Matters<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2328\">Commercial properties require coatings that resist UV exposure, abrasion, and thermal expansion. Many facility managers choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/painting-contractors\/products\/interior-paint-coatings\/interior-commercial-highperformance-coatings\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2215\">Sherwin-Williams commercial paint systems<\/strong><\/a> because they deliver long-term color retention, superior adhesion, and durability in high-exposure environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2415\">High-performance coatings extend repaint cycles and reduce overall maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2775\">When a Professional Evaluation Helps<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"3038\">Commercial paint deterioration often develops gradually. A professional assessment clarifies whether repainting is preventative or necessary. Business owners can schedule a <a href=\"#estimate\"><strong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2966\">free estimate<\/strong><\/a> to review surface condition, preparation needs, and scheduling options.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3091\">Strategic Planning Protects Property Value<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3286\">Early detection of paint wear allows Lubbock businesses to plan maintenance strategically. Timely action preserves building materials, protects brand image, and minimizes operational disruption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial buildings in Lubbock face intense sun exposure, dry heat, strong winds, and airborne dust. These factors steadily break down exterior and interior paint, even on well-maintained properties. Over time, coatings lose flexibility, fade, and separate from surfaces, which reduces their protective ability. CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Lubbock works with business owners and property managers to<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/community\/how-to-tell-if-your-lubbock-business-will-need-commercial-painting-this-year\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[53],"tags":[216],"class_list":["post-10406","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commercial-painting","tag-commercial"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10406\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/lubbock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}