Author: Warren Rodriquez

Whether you are a residential homeowner or a private commercial business, the question sometimes arises as to whether to tackle a painting, or any improvement project yourself, or find a qualified professional to hire.

I can personally remember having to make this decision with a condominium project I was contemplating. I finally decided to do it myself (with the help of a friend) and I can honestly tell you that after about 5 minutes of painting, I regretted the decision.

DIY projects should be relegated to simple, less stressful and time consuming projects such as repairing basic fixtures and home improvement projects that take little time and can be completed with the help of a handy YouTube video.

Extensive, messy, time consuming projects like painting, especially on the commercial level, are not for the faint of heart and certainly not for the individual who lacks the help, expertise or equipment to handle such a complex undertaking. We recommend basic home painting be limited to touch ups in the home, but more difficult jobs like outdoor walls and fixtures are handed over to a competent professional painting company. If you’re looking to do some research, talk to professionals like commercial painter Fort Lauderdale .

Commercial painting companies are plentiful in every American city and finding one can allow you to concentrate on more important issues in your business. You can also visit their listing in Google Maps by going here. As a homeowner, sometimes we feel that no one can do the work as well as we can and no one will take as much pride in their work as us, but there are numerous commercial and residential painting companies that are extremely qualified, have great reviews and do great work. The benefit of this is having someone whose experienced, licensed and insured and will come in and do the work without a mess (hopefully) and most importantly, do it in a timely manner that allows you and your business to continue on with little to no interruption to your daily routine.

So our advice is that when in doubt, hire a professional painting service that you’ve vetted and researched and use your time on your business and family.…

While a professional mural requires an experienced artist, painting one for your home’s walls can get done by virtually anyone. Even if you don’t have the best artistic abilities, even simple creations can add lasting value.

Begin with the Background

Unlike other styles of painting, you want to begin with the objects at the furthest point back first. What that will do is help you to build the setting, as well as prevent overcrowding.

Another reason to begin with the background is you’re covering more of your larger spaces first. Once you’ve completed them, you can focus on the tinier details up front.

Plan Your Painting

Some homeowners think that they can “wing it” when it comes to their murals. However, they will likely wind up starting several new ideas that eventually come crashing together.

Chart out your designs before putting paint to surfaces, and make sure you have it lightly stenciled before coloring. You’ll also want to ensure that the scaling is even before it looks like a funhouse mirror.

Start Simple

You may have some fantastic ideas in mind, but the simpler the design, the easier it is to accomplish. Even if you consider yourself an artist, working on an entire wall is different from an easel.

Keep in mind that murals remain physically demanding. If you typically don’t spend hours on your feet working with larger brushes and tools, you will likely tire sooner than anticipated.

Consider Light Exposure

Painting outdoor murals will require touchups every few years. While it may look lovely, it can get expensive to maintain.

Paint with UV protection is ideal, but it can also get expensive. You may want to paint walls that receive the least amount of sun, even if it doesn’t have the best view.…

Most business owners have enough on the plate from day to day to consider the benefits of getting their place of business professionally painted. It’s the last thing on their mind. But if your business is one in which customers come and go on a daily basis, it can be one of the best investments you make in your business for the foreseeable future.

Besides the obvious benefits, there are many, less obvious advantages that you may not be aware of that can go a long, long way toward giving off the right impression for your valuable customers.

Here is just a brief list of benefits and advantages to having a professional, licensed painting professional complete an update and painting project at your business:

1. Restore your place of business to a “new” look
2. Improve employee attitudes towards the workplace
3. Give a great first impression to customers
4. Secure a competitive advantage over your competition
5. Opportunity cost of a structure falling apart
6. Improved property value

These are just a few of the more obvious aspects that can improve your bottom line for the long term. There are more. But from the standpoint of wanting to put your best foot forward, it is a great opportunity to address the overall look and appeal of your place of business and ,at the same time, show pride in your business and the services that you provide.

In addition, it conveys this same message to your staff and, more importantly, your customers, that you mean business and are making every effort to show that and portray that image of success.

In a nutshell, doing the research and the legwork to find a professional commercial painting contractor is one of the best investments you can make for your business and image. There are tons of online resources we will review in a later post to help you get started and get the best one for your needs.…