The 8 Ways Commercial and Residential Painting differ

While the purpose and scope of commercial painting is similar to residential painting, they are two very different endeavors where certain aspects of each are concerned. Each requires different skill sets and tools. Plus, the difference in size makes painting a commercial property much more complicated overall. That is why you need to hire an experienced painting service to work on such large projects. Here are the 8 primary ways that commercial and residential painting differs:

 

• Amount of paint used – far less paint is used for residential projects compared to what is used in a commercial painting project. Paint quality plays an important role as well. The better the paint quality, the better the coverage.

 

• Equipment and materials – because of the smaller size of the project, residential painters use equipment and materials that aren’t much different from what the DIY’er would buy and use. Commercial painters use more complex equipment and must be knowledgeable of commercial and industrial-grade materials.

 

• Management of the project – with commercial painting projects, more emphasis is placed on efficiency and productivity because any disruptions to the flow of business can be very costly. Residential painting projects take a more relaxed approach to the way in which they’re managed.

 

• Number of painters required – more painters are required on commercial projects because of the size and scale of them whereas residential projects require fewer to complete the job.

 

• Project scheduling – commercial painters work according to the business owner’s schedule and their hours of operation in order to limit the number of disruptions to their daily operations and the loss of productivity. This means that the work may is often done outside or their hours of operation. Residential painters usually work a Monday through Friday schedule.

 

• Size of the project – residential painting projects include condos, homes, townhomes, and other types of living spaces. On the other hand, commercial painting focuses on significantly larger structures such as airports, industrial complexes, retail stores, etc.

 

• The element of risk – residential painters deal with a more predictable environment. Greater control is required because of the relationship with the homeowner and the smaller size of the project. Conversely, there are more moving parts involved with a commercial project, meaning there is more risk of something going wrong.

 

• Types of services provided – commercial painting contractors offer additional services than what residential painters do. These include epoxy coatings, industrial coating and painting, sandblasting, special surface preparation, and a range of other services that apply to businesses.

 

For more information regarding our commercial painting services, Right Track Painting & Sealcoating is here to assist you. We have a team of trained and experienced crew to take on both residential and commercial painting projects. Call us today at (617) 480-9831.