You’ve decided it’s time to invest in your commercial property, and have the paint refreshed – congratulations! With any investment, you want to protect it the best you can and get the most life out of it as possible. This definitely applies to your newly painted property. The lifespan of your painted surfaces is directly related to the care and maintenance you put in. We suggest following these steps to maintain your investment and keep your painted surfaces looking fresh between paint jobs.
Choose the Right Paint
Choosing the right type of paint for the project is an important first step. You’ll want to consider the different finishes, durability, ease of cleaning, as well as choosing a quality brand. If you are painting a high-traffic area, such as a hallway, you might want to consider a paint with a gloss finish. The gloss paints provide a smooth finish that will be more dirt resistant, and will keep your space looking nice for a longer period of time. If you are painting an office space, a high-gloss option may not be as appropriate – here you would want to choose a more flat option.
Choosing paint isn’t just about the color, you must also consider longevity and durability. You want your paint to hold up and look great in the space you are updating for as long as possible!
Dust Your Walls
If you want to increase the longevity of your paint, you’ll definitely want to dust your walls on a regular basis. You can do this simply by running a dust cloth over your painted surfaces. Doing this will prevent dust buildup, which can deteriorate the quality of your paint if left over long periods of time.
Wash Your Walls
Washing your walls every so often is just as important as keeping the dust off! Every couple of months, you should wipe down your walls with warm soapy water, or another gentle cleaning solution. Higher traffic areas that get touched or brushed up against more often may need the cleaning process to be repeated multiple times during your cleaning session.
Before you wash your walls, you should always test your cleaning solution. Use the solution on a small, inconspicuous area before you wipe down all of your walls with it. This will let you know if the solution is gentle enough to not damage the quality of the paint. If the paint quality holds up in your test area, you’re good to go!
Prevent Damage
If the area you’re painting is going to see a lot of use, taking measures to prevent damage will increase the longevity of your paint. One easy thing you can do is use door stoppers to prevent doors from hitting your walls and chipping or scuffing your paint. You can also install chair rails, corner guards, and wall guards to keep objects from coming into contact with the painted surfaces.
Repair Damage
Damage is almost inevitable in commercial spaces that get a lot of use. The key is to repair the damage before it leads to needing a completely new paint job. Performing touch ups as needed will help extend the life of the paint. Pro tip – save a little bit of paint from the initial job for needed touch ups so you can avoid having to try to color match your walls.
Hire a Professional
This might seem like an obvious step, but it’s an important one! It’s better to get the job done right from the beginning, so hiring the right painting contractors can make all the difference. Your investment in your commercial property is important to us, and we would love to work with you. Tell us about your project and let us transform your space!
