Quick answer: Commercial painting is planned around the business. The paint has to take frequent cleaning and traffic, the work has to fit around opening hours, and the finish has to hold up in corridors, washrooms and customer areas. Most commercial jobs use a scrubbable paint and a planned touch-up schedule, not a repaint every year.
Scrubbable paintCommercial-grade washable finishes stand up to daily cleaning.
Scheduled workAfter-hours or phased work keeps the business running.
High-wear zonesCorridors, doors, washrooms and reception get tougher finishes.
A touch-up planPlanned spot repairs keep the space looking sharp between full refreshes.
A commercial space is painted around people, traffic and opening hours.
A commercial space is painted around people, traffic and opening hours.
Is your space a commercial painting job?

3 or more ticked? Plan for commercial-grade, scrubbable finishes, a phased schedule, and a touch-up plan. Fewer? A standard interior plan may suit, with a satin sheen in the busiest rooms.

Finishes for commercial zones

Zone Finish Why
Offices Eggshell or satin, washable Clean look, wipes down easily
Corridors Satin or durable eggshell on walls, semi-gloss on corners Handles scuffs and cleaning
Washrooms Semi-gloss or mould-resistant paint Moisture and frequent cleaning
Reception and retail Satin, with feature walls in durable finish Brand look and high traffic
Doors and frames Semi-gloss enamel Hard wear and touch points

Working around an occupied business

After-hours work

Evening and weekend work reduces disruption. It can cost more in labour and access, but it protects the business day.

Phased zones

Painting one area at a time keeps the rest of the space open. We plan the phases and the drying times so the space is never closed longer than needed.

Protection and cleanliness

Floors, furniture and equipment are protected, and the work area is sealed from public areas with dust control.

Our commercial painting plan

1
Walk the space

We map the zones, the traffic, the washrooms and the hours.
2
Choose the finish by zone

Scrubbable paint and sheens matched to each area.
3
Schedule the work

After-hours or phased, with drying time built in.
4
Paint and protect

Protection, prep and two finish coats, with dust control.
5
Hand over the touch-up plan

A colour and product record, and a schedule for future spot repairs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should a commercial space be repainted?

It depends on the traffic and the cleaning. High-traffic areas often need touch-ups every year or two, and a full refresh every several years. A written touch-up plan keeps the space looking sharp between refreshes.

Can you paint without closing the business?

Often yes, with phased or after-hours work. Some areas may need short closures for drying. We plan that before the work starts.

What paint is used in commercial spaces?

Scrubbable commercial-grade latex in eggshell or satin for walls, semi-gloss for washrooms and doors, and mould-resistant paint where moisture is present.

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