How to Prepare for a Commercial Painting Project

It is always an excellent idea to take the time to give your commercial space a much-needed update to keep your business fresh and exciting for customers. However, it is not as simple as closing the storefront for a few days, picking up a paintbrush, and treating it like a DIY experience. There is a method to follow to ensure a successful paint job, and we have the right tips to follow for your next commercial painting project.

Hire the Right Contractor

When it comes to commercial painting projects, the first step is searching for the correct contractor. You must first determine the contractor's services and characteristics. Finding the right one will lead you down a path of asking yourself several questions about the job you have in mind for your commercial space. 

Consider the time needed for the commercial painting contractors to complete the job, along with the exact areas of your property that need to be painted. 

Determine your Budget and Schedule

Once you have found the right commercial painting company to complete the job, you will need to decide how to get it done financially and in terms of schedule. So, first and foremost, meet with your staff or business associates to determine what your budget will be.

Examine how much you typically spend on your business to budget for this paint project properly. Try comparing this to how much money you make regularly and how much you expect your business to grow due to your commercial painting job. 

Your timing also needs to be right. You would not want to paint your commercial space during a high-volume shopping season if your business sells goods to customers. 

Select the Appropriate Color and Finish

The contractors should provide you with an extensive list of all the paint colors and finishes they have on offer. Choose colors that match your brand's identity, and avoid any garish colors that can cheapen your brand and consequently turn customers away. However, you also want to avoid taking away from your brand's unique flavor by opting for a dull, sterile color. 

Clean the Area

Before any significant commercial painting job, the desired area should be cleared of objects and furnishings. A clean space also means removing any dust or dirt to ensure a smooth and pristine finish on the paint job. 

Inform Your Employees and Customers

After completing your business painting project, you must notify your staff and consumers. If any of your employees have allergies connected to the painting project, telling them ahead of time will help you prevent potential concerns with your human resources department. Customers will feel more cared for if you tell them about the painting process using signage outside your business and making an announcement on social media while the job is ongoing.

Follow Safety Standards 

When choosing paint, choose a non-toxic option that will not harm consumer or staff health and, if feasible, one that won't be unpleasant enough to ruin an excellent shopping experience.

Check with the contractor during the painting process to make sure they are following any legal safety regulations, such as where they are putting construction equipment and securing any contractors who are using tall ladders or working high above the ground.

Call Us Today

Are you ready to revamp your commercial space? We at Jacobsen Brothers Painting offer commercial painting services in Boulder, CO. Please call us at 303-449-3239 or visit our website if you have any questions about our services.