When you first think of painting, what comes to mind? You may see a classic picket fence or a home with a fresh new color. What about commercial buildings? They need paint for the same reasons as residential homes, plus more that you might not have considered. Commercial painting is known as the specialized application of coatings to commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Also known as commercial coating, these applications help protect commercial buildings from the elements, make a good first impression on potential customers, and create an efficient and organized environment. Hiring an experienced commercial painting company for the correct paint application can make the difference between a great investment and a costly mistake. Keeton Construction Services has over 20 years of commercial painting experience and can provide the right coverage for your needs. In this industry article, we’ll discuss the differences in painting practices, why skilled labor matters, and why choosing our team is the right choice for you.
Residential vs Commercial Painting: The Key Differences
Scale and Scope:
- Residential: Inherently, residential painting projects come on a much smaller scale. The majority of home painting jobs often involve a single-family home, leaving little room for error. This is due to the simpler requirements and smaller surfaces needing coverage.
- Commercial: In contrast, commercial and industrial painting projects include vast areas of coverage such as warehouses, office buildings, retail spaces, schools, and more. Properties like these demand more planning and greater attention to detail. Along with the added space comes complex logistics involved with multi-story commercial buildings, making for an all-around harder service.
Types of Surfaces and Substrates:
- Residential: When it comes to surfaces, residential buildings usually contain three consistent building materials. Primarily drywall, wood, and some stucco/siding. Dealing with these types of surfaces is fairly straightforward and can be accomplished in a timely manner.
- Commercial: On the other hand, commercial buildings are filled with a wide variety of materials that differ in their application and coverage needs. Most properties include one or multiple sources of concrete, metal, industrial machinery, block, stucco, specialized paneling, and unique textures. With each one requiring a special type of commercial coating or paint and a specialized application process, you can see why hiring an experienced commercial painting company would be smart.
Paint Products and Coatings:
- Residential: Home paints and finishes usually focus more on the aesthetic beauty of a paint. While durability is normally reserved for home and light everyday use.
- Commercial: Industrial and commercial painters, however, need to consider things like durability, longevity, chemical resistance, anti-graffiti, and fire retardancy as a must before appearance. Then there are the options of specialized industrial coatings such as epoxies and urethanes. All of which need to follow strict compliance codes and regulations.
Durability and Performance Requirements:
- Residential: While residential homes still experience regular wear and tear, it usually comes in a lighter variety of scuffs and scrapes. Repainting is also a quick and effective process.
- Commercial: High traffic areas, industrial processes, extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, demanding environments, and more can lead to quick and costly paint degradation. A qualified and trusted Keeton Construction Services painting specialist will know your property’s needs and suggest coatings to withstand accordingly.
Timeline and Disruptions:
- Residential: These types of jobs allow for more flexible deadlines, where the homeowner’s inconvenience is the primary concern.
- Commercial: Larger commercial jobs, on the other hand, often have tight deadlines and allow for minimal disruption to business operations. At the end of the day, the saying still holds true: “Time is money.”
Safety and Regulations:
- Residential: Standard safety precautions should be taken and codes adhered to.
- Commercial: On-site, crews must follow stringent OSHA regulations while operating in or around specialized equipment (scaffolding, lifts). Commercial painting also may include hazardous material handling, requiring proper ventilation and safety equipment. Licensing and insurance are critical.
The Multifaceted Purpose of Industrial Painting
One of the most important aspects of commercial painting and coating is to provide protection. The right covering should provide unmatched shielding from weather, regular wear and tear, chemicals, corrosion, UV damage, and more. With these factors met, a commercial painting company can help prolong the life of your building and its assets. This can help you gain a bigger return on your investment while saving money on costly repairs and replacements. After protection comes appeal. With the right commercial paint and application, you can increase your business’s curb appeal while creating a professional image for potential clients. An experienced commercial painting company can help accurately reflect your brand identity in the paint colors and finishes. A successful commercial paint application should improve foot traffic and client satisfaction.
Specialized Coatings and Paint
Specialized coatings can help improve building safety and meet local and national codes and regulations. These paints and coatings can be applied in high-risk or high-traffic areas to minimize adverse effects from normal product ingredients. Things like anti-microbial paints for healthcare facilities or No/Low VOC paints for indoor air quality. Each can help benefit your business while providing the right atmosphere for your property. Next, you will need to consider the added benefits offered by commercial floor coatings, such as non-slip and waterproof options. Lastly, a seasoned commercial painting company can help you clearly mark and highlight safety zones, avoiding possibly costly misunderstandings. Proper commercial painting application can help your company meet fire codes, sanitation standards, and environmental regulations. If your business needs to adhere to other, more strenuous standards like food processing plants and medical facilities, an experienced commercial painting company can simplify your compliance journey.
It’s no secret that humans prefer to work in a clean and well-maintained environment and thrive in spaces that are carefully planned out. With help from Keeton Construction Services, our team will work tirelessly to provide you with the appearance and safety your property requires.
The Commercial Painting Process: What to Expect from Keeton Construction Services
Pre-Project
What can you expect from our commercial painting team? Our experienced professionals can help you pick and apply the right commercial paint or coating for your needs and wants. We’ll get a better idea of your specific challenges and goals while offering professional suggestions to improve your outcome. Once we understand the complete scope of your commercial painting needs, we can provide a complete and accurate timeline for your project. We pride ourselves on transparent pricing and practices, and offer start-to-finish project oversight to ensure you get the finished project of your dreams.
Preparation
We provide experienced surface preparation, ensuring the paint or coating applied is there to last. Arguably, the most important step, many unqualified commercial painting companies underestimate or completely skip this process. This can lead to insufficient application and lackluster commercial paint or coating performance. This process can involve cleaning, patching, sanding or sandblasting, power washing, and priming. With the proper first steps in place, your industrial coating and paint will have everything it needs to thrive.
Speciality Painting
If your commercial building requires specialty painting methods, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced technicians are well-versed in a wide variety of application methods. Including spraying, rolling, and brushing, we can also provide multi-coat systems and protective layers. As a full-service commercial painting company, we make sure your project is on scope at every stage of work. By looking after even coverage, proper thickness, and desired finish, we help provide seamless coverage that’s proven to last. This can provide you with the peace of mind that your project is being completed to your standards from start to finish.
The Keeton Construction Services commitment to quality and professionalism is our defining trait. We strive to provide your commercial painting project with unrivaled safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Trust our team to complete your project the way you want it!
Why Choose Keeton Construction Services for Your Commercial Painting Needs
If you’re looking for experience and expertise, look no further than our proven team. With over 20 years of commercial painting and coating knowledge, we provide the skills you’ve been looking for. Our team of painting professionals are certified, trained, and safety-conscious and ready to complete your commercial coating and painting needs. Our decades of experience help us provide you with a complete understanding of a variety of business needs, and can work around your busy schedule. And as always, safety is our middle name, so you can rest easy knowing protocols and compliances are being followed. End your search on a high note when you contact the pros at Keeton Construction Services today!
Key Takeaways
Commercial painting is a complex and specialized service crucial to a business’s appearance, longevity, and everyday efficiency. That’s why our team takes our commercial painting and coating duties so seriously. If you’re looking for superior commercial paint coverage and application, you’re in the right place with Keeton Construction Services. Invest wisely in your business’s future with help from our proven crew today.