The Great Business

Commercial and industrial buildings, like their residential counterparts, require constant upkeep which includes the occasional paint job. Yet, painting projects for commercial and industrial ventures are often very different in scope and execution than, say, a single-family home. There are, however, some simple tips that landlords and property owners can follow that will expedite the process and make sure the painting job is completed to satisfaction:

Planning your Painting
Planning is always a necessary component to any successful painting project and it becomes increasingly important with larger commercial or industrial buildings. Before you even begin a consultation, have a general vision in mind of what you would like to have completed. Additionally, keep in mind any time restraints which may arise and periods of high commercial traffic which may be inconvenienced by any significant painting upgrades.

Think Through the Feel and Brand of your Commercial or Industrial Building
Commercial and industrial painting is one of the most efficient ways to solidify a cohesive brand image. Think about what sort of image you would like to present to your customers and work based upon that. Painting of this variety should be used to highlight your goods or services and should not be disruptive in its general appearance. This process may involve consulting with employees and customers over what works and what doesn’t work with the current paint job of your commercial or industrial building.

Consider a Green Paint Job
Paint manufactures have made leaps and bounds in the past few years, creating a number of environmentally-friendly products. A paint job featuring a reflective coating could reduce the energy costs of your commercial or industrial enterprise. Of course, there are the additional environmental benefits involved in the production and application of such paints.

For the last several days, I’ve been  focusing on color…what are the trends in interiors for 2011? What are the fashion experts saying? (I have to confess, I have a new client that has hired me to assist her with, among other things, the interior paint in her new home. Not that I haven’t study the theory of color and know how it plays into interior design but as a professional, I try to stay abreast of what may be available for my clients, hence the sudden research into what’s “hot” right now.)

All of the sources provide a great deal of what we use in our interiors and also what we wear; interior color and fashion are directly correlated and strongly affect our everyday lives. Interesting thing is, they all have somewhat different predictions of what the newest trend in color will be. From Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball to Pantone to Sherwin Williams to Architectural Digest and Veranda…I studied there predictions and here’s my take:

What I have confirmed, is that color, specifically that of which is used in home interiors, makes a resurgence from the past…everyone knows that fact. Who would have ever thought, as an example that peach-tones and avocado-tones would be back? Perhaps these colors aren’t on the “hot” list for 2011 but they have certainly been popular, especially for those whom decorate in the nostalgic. Nonetheless, my point is this: no matter what the trends may dictate (although I personally appreciate the studies and development of new shades), I believe we should color our world with what makes us happy, comfortable, energized, confident and true…whatever the mood we wish to create. Whether in our clothes, color on our walls or upholstery, what appeals to one may not appeal – or be popular – for all.