It’s vitally important for a business to look great both inside and out! A great-looking building will attract more customers and instill faith in your business. It can also be good for productivity since workers in an attractive environment are going to have better morale. So, it’s well worth paying for Westchester County commercial painting contractors to periodically touch up your business’s paint, inside and out.
However, once the paint job is done, there are still several things you can do to ensure it lasts as long as possible. A little basic maintenance and cleanliness from your staff can significantly extend the lifespan of a commercial paint job, without interfering with business operations.
1 – Choose the right type of paint
Work with your contractor to pick paints that will properly fit the usage of your building. Color isn’t the only option here. For example, flat paints tend to be harder to clean and don’t work well in dusty environments like warehouses. Or, high-gloss paint looks nice, but it loves to pick up smudges and fingerprints, so it might not be the best choice for high-traffic areas.
A great commercial painting contractor knows these little tips and can help you find the best paints for your needs.
2 – Dust regularly
Dust is one of the biggest threats to an interior paint job since it can quickly start working its way into the paint. Even if you don’t wash your interior walls very often, they at least need regular dusting.
3 – Periodically wash your walls
Whether it’s your own cleaning staff or a contractor, your walls should be cleaned every few months. This should be done with a mild cleaning agent. Different cleaners work well with different kinds of paint, so hold onto any documentation you get when the paint is applied because that will have good suggestions for how to keep it clean.
For more sensitive paint jobs, professional air blasting is another good option. This is an entirely dry process and knocks grime off without damaging the paint.
4 – Regularly pressure-wash your exterior
Pressure washing is typically the best way to keep a business’s exterior clean. This involves blasting high-pressure water at the walls, with hoses like what firefighters use. An experienced pressure-washing crew knows how to protect more sensitive areas – like windows – from the blast, while quickly making your exterior walls look as good as new.
5 – Don’t ignore damage
Finally, keep an eye out for damage to your paint, both inside and out. Even small scrapes can allow moisture to start working into the paint, or the surface underneath, as well as providing a haven for dust or even harmful microbial life. Fixing minor damage quickly will prevent it from turning into a major problem.
C.E.T. Painting is your Westchester County professional for commercial painting services. We’ll find the best paints and look for your building and teach you everything you need to know to keep it looking great. Contact us for a consultation!