5 Signs You Should Paint Your Warehouse

Warehouses and similar facilities are often exposed to abuse on the walls and floors. Wear and tear on these spaces is so much more than a home or restaurant. Just like other buildings, warehouses need maintenance to keep them in good condition and looking their best. Here are 5 signs you should paint your warehouse.

The nature of usage in warehouses causes infinitely more bumps and bruises to both the walls and the floors. Temperatures, humidity, pollutants and chemicals can all wreak havoc on the paint. As work continues, these items can eat away at the coatings and cause you to need a new one. We offer a full spectrum of painting options as well as warehouse painting and upkeep services. Here are signs to look for to indicate new paint is necessary.

Colors are Off

Before complete failure, paint will tell you it’s time for a new coating. The colors fading are a slower sign that it’s time to consider a paint job. Pigments naturally lose color over time, and this can be further leached by UV rays, chemicals and usage.

Visible Deterioration

Paint on walls and floors will surely let you know it’s time to paint. Look for cracking, peeling, bubbling or missing paint. Any of these imperfections are a sign the paint is failing and no longer protecting the substrate below. Once these show up, moisture is being permitted to get into the walls and will cause bigger, more expensive problems.

Floors

Many warehouses use floor coatings to create safe and slip resistant surfaces. They are usually used in conjunction with line striping to:

• Improve aesthetic.
• Protect substrates from chemical, mechanical and environmental problems.
• Promote a safe work environment with floor markings.
• Organize and label areas of the warehouse permanently.

Wear and tear on floors is going to occur naturally with use. If there is efflorescence, cracking and concrete spalling, it’s time to begin a new coating process.

Exterior

Exterior surfaces fail just as easily and often as interiors. Likely, the same signals will be present when it’s time to consider calling a painting professional. For exteriors, flaking, fading, peeling, cracking and efflorescence are all signs you need paint to protect the building. Addressing these problems quickly protects your building before moisture gets under the paint. What starts as cosmetic issues can quickly become very costly repairs.

Water

Water is the enemy of any building and maintaining a watertight coating keeps your substrate safe from water damage that can lead to costly repairs. Paint is the first line of defense in keeping moisture out. When water sits against the walls or floors of a building, fungus, mold and algae can develop. The only way to address these problems is to repair the intrusion and add a new, pristine coating of paint.

Rust

Warehouses are uniquely prone to rust. With so many metal elements, rust can occur where paint has failed. Metal siding, railings, shelving and stairs can rust due to wear and tear followed by water intrusion. Working with a reputable contractor to correct issues and adding new paint will stop the rust and avoid further damage.

Schedule a Consultation

CertaPro Painters specializes in painting industrial warehouses and facilities. We are happy to address problems and repairs necessary to get your warehouse back to pristine and safe condition. Learn more about our warehouse services, case study and then schedule a free estimate appointment today.