For most business owners, a commercial building is a significant investment and requires maintenance to retain and add value. If you own a commercial property, exterior painting is a crucial part of maintaining your property.  Exterior work can last for several years when high-quality material is used and applied by a qualified commercial painters. But there are indications that your job needs to be updated to ensure you portray a good impression and protect your building’s exterior. 

Reasons to Repaint

Exterior paint can last for several years when high-quality material is used and applied by a qualified professional. But there are indications that your job needs to be updated to ensure you portray a good impression and protect your building’s exterior. 

1. It’s Been Several Years Since the Last Job

Most experts recommend that commercial exteriors receive a fresh coat about every 3-5 years. The frequency with which your exterior will require a new coat depends largely on environmental factors. 

2. Fading Color

Direct sunlight exposure and other environmental factors can cause a gradually lose its color. It isn’t always easy to notice the degree to which a surface’s pigment has faded, so it helps to keep a reference sample to place against your property. A photo taken after the latest job is a good reference. If you notice a significant difference between the two, it’s time to start planning for a new coat!

3. Bubbling or Blistering Paint

The act of bubbling or blistering in exterior paint often indicates the loss of adhesion from the underlying surface. This loss of adhesion can happen for many reasons including, sun exposure, extreme changes in weather, trapped contaminants, or even a combination of all three.

During humid weather under and direct exposure to UV rays, moisture will become trapped under the exterior wall, and while trying to escape, causes blistering or bubbling. Similarly, mold and mildew growing under the coat will create this same effect.

4. Visible Disrepair

Paint is an important aspect of protecting a building from the elements. Exterior paint works as a sealant for the walls and siding, helping keep out moisture. A quality job protects surfaces from ultraviolet (UV) rays, moisture, extreme temperatures, fungi, and more. 

If your property is showing clear signs of damage, your current job may no longer be providing the proper level of protection. If the coat on your building is peeling, you could be exposing your building to the elements and quicker deterioration. Mildew, mold, rot, and peeling are a sign that it’s time for a redo!

5. Cleaning Doesn’t Work Anymore

Sometimes exterior paint looks dull or faded because of a build-up of dust and dirt. It’s a good idea to schedule regular pressure washing to keep your property looking its best. If pressure washing doesn’t significantly improve the appearance of your building, it’s a sign that it needs refreshing.

Business and commercial space repainting, not only protects your premise but can transform your business, by giving your exterior appearance and a fresh, clean and professional look. In other words, to redo your exterior is a long-term investment that can raise your retail property value.

Due to their location, commercial buildings and more specifically their exteriors, will degrade and lose their pristine finish much quicker than residential properties. This worn and dirty appearance is attributed to its exposure to city pollution, including graffiti and more natural elements such as the weather.

With flaking, bubbling around the edges and even the growth of mildew on our exteriors walls, these are all signs that it’s time for a professional paint job. Applying a new coat on your commercial building not only gives your property a facelift but can serve as a preventive measure to some of the signs