Running a business is no easy task. With so many variables, tough decisions, and critical challenges to consider, it can sometimes be difficult to stay up to date on the more minor details of your company! One aspect, in particular, can get easily overlooked: painting.

From mom-and-pop shops to industrial warehouses, a good paint job can be a valuable asset to both your employees and customers. Keeping up to date on your paint can help boost curb appeal and make it easier to go about your daily tasks. The only tough decision is finding the right time to call in the painters, so how do you know when the time is right? 

Here are our top 12 signs that your company could use a brand new paint job!

1. Paint Damage

When figuring out your painting needs, an easy place to start is the wear and tear on your paint already. Paint damage can come in many forms, such as chips, cracks, peeling paint, and paint bubbles, and any one of those issues could warrant some new paint. Check both the interior and exterior of your business, but pay special attention to the exterior for signs of paint damage. Exterior painting services account for weather difficulties, meaning a faded exterior is in dire need of a new paint coat.   

2. Business is Slowing Down

If your business relies on foot traffic and attracting people to your company, a new paint job could be just the thing you’re looking for.  Updating the look and style of your business exterior is a simple change that can go a long way and can catch new customer’s eyes while improving the general appeal of your entire company. Don’t fear if you’re not immediately generating new customers; an up-to-date business front will still make a lasting impression on everyone that passes by!

3. Your Colors Are Fading Away

Even if your paint isn’t necessarily damaged, faded paint can look just as bad as cracked paint! Paint colors will fade roughly every ten years or so, and depending on the painting process, materials, and expertise, that number could be even lower. So when setting up interior and exterior painting projects, try to find colors and paint types that will stand the test of time. Otherwise, you might be repainting way more often than you want!

4. Going Through Changes

If you are going through a rebrand or name change, now would be the perfect opportunity to invest in new paints. New names and colors allow you to completely change your organization’s look and feel, so why not go all-in on it? 

5. Safety Hazards

Commercial painting projects aren’t just limited to your business walls! Faded or unreadable health and safety signs, unclear parking lines, and old, outdated paint types can be unsafe for you and your customers. Commercial painters can freshen your signs, straighten your lines and update your paint to create a safer working environment for everyone. 

6. You Need To Protect Your Business From the Elements

Like the safety hazards we mentioned before, paint can be about a lot more than looks. Commercial buildings get heavy exposure to sunlight and the elements; the wrong type of paint won’t adequately protect your facility and can cause some severe structural damage over time. Ensure you consult with industrial painters to determine the correct paint and coating that will make your business last in the long term.  

7. Trying To Save Some Money

When it comes to planning for your business’s future, a solid paint job can save you a significant chunk of money. By investing in industrial painting teams that can adequately paint, seal, and coat your business, you can save money on future energy bills and reduce the need for future repairs. 

8. You Want To Stay Competitive

If you are losing customers to an industry competitor, it might be due to their outward appearance more than anything.  Customers will often make snap decisions based on their first impression of a business, and if your competitor just repainted their workplace, you might want to do the same.  Staying fresh and relevant in today’s marketplace is as much about aesthetics as it is quality, so make sure you are keeping current.

9. Your Building Doesn’t Meet Regulations

For businesses operating out of older buildings, your paint may not be up to the newest regulations. Older buildings can have hazardous chemicals such as lead in their paint, so you may need thorough interior and exterior painting jobs for the health and safety of your workplace.

10. You Want To Keep Employees Happy

If you are going to paint your house, your living room is just as important as your front porch, and the same principle should apply to your business. Sometimes, a new coat of paint doesn’t have to be for the customers! If you utilize experienced interior painting services, you can make your business a more comfortable and welcoming place to work for your employees.

11. It’s Been A While

Even if your business looks good and isn’t showing many signs of wear and tear, you might want to check the last time you repainted. It’s an excellent habit to repaint your exteriors every 3-5 years, and sticking to that type of schedule can increase the longevity of your company. 

12. You’re Selling the Building

Are you moving locations or expanding to a different type of workplace? If so, you’ll want to sell your current location for the highest rate possible. Repainting is a highly recommended service in this instance, and using a commercial painting company can get the job done quickly and safely. In addition, commercial painters will ensure you get the best return possible on your sale and leave your old building looking as new as the day you started!

LACOSTA

For more than  32 years, LACOSTA has provided top-quality painting and coating services across numerous industries, giving us the knowledge and expertise for all of your commercial painting needs.

If you are interested in learning more about our painting and coating services, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would be happy to discuss how our methods and procedures would apply to your business in particular!