{"id":1630,"date":"2019-10-10T10:51:54","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T14:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rockwall.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1630"},"modified":"2020-09-27T15:36:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-27T19:36:45","slug":"3-common-mistakes-commercial-painters-make","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/rockwall\/community\/3-common-mistakes-commercial-painters-make\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Common Mistakes Commercial Painters Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial painting is both a nuisance and inconvenience, but it is ultimately necessary. Your commercial space is a home away from home for you and your co-workers. Don\u2019t let a painting project that\u2019s overdue turn off potential clients. Here are 3 common mistakes commercial painters make.<\/p>\n<h2>Plugs<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1633\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/socket-1794616_1280-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One issue many business owners have is the details of their chosen painter. For example, the biggest complaint is that plugs are painted, right on the wall. On the other hand, the painters should not just go around and unplug machines without prior warning. Employees need to be notified to avoid damage to hardware (and software) from immediate electrical interruption. Lost work on computers is a preventable problem that can easily be resolved with some communication.<\/p>\n<h2>Moving items around<\/h2>\n<p>Naturally, furniture and desks will need to be moved for painting. Since desks are personal spaces and set up by each individual, commercial painters should not be rifling through items and moving them from place to place. Talk with your crew to find out what desks will be impacted by the painting job and when. You can then instruct employees to move their items, or do a thorough clean off of their desk in preparation. This makes it easier for the crew and manages expectations of your work family.<\/p>\n<h2>Walls<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1631\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1216\/2019\/10\/ladder-1977946_1280-240x180.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your plan with the commercial painters should include a discussion of any furniture against the walls that could need moved. Credenzas, bookcases, wall art and desks that rest against the wall should all be addressed. Hash out who is responsible for moving the items and what you are expecting paint behind. This can help give you a better outcome and potentially save time and energy on the project.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing an open dialogue with your painting crew will help you to achieve the best results possible. Sharing your expectations will help the crew to give you the best painting experience. Remember, working together will get the work done in a manner that everyone is comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>With these tips, you should feel confident in your commercial painting project. If you\u2019re ready to get started, schedule a free <a href=\"#estimate\">estimate<\/a> to discuss the work with our team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial painting is both a nuisance and inconvenience, but it is ultimately necessary. 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