Commercial spray painting is the professional application of coatings to surfaces within commercial, industrial and other large-scale properties.
Unlike conventional brush or roller application, specialist spray equipment can provide an even coating across large areas and complex surfaces.
Depending on the project, spray painting can be used on surfaces such as:
- Commercial cladding
- Metal panels
- Aluminium surfaces
- Steelwork
- Industrial units
- Warehouses
- Shopfronts
- Doors and frames
- Roller shutters
- Architectural features
- Other suitable previously coated surfaces
The correct coating system depends on factors including the substrate, existing finish, location, exposure and intended use of the surface.
Why Do Businesses Choose Spray Painting?
One of the biggest advantages of commercial spray painting is that it can allow an existing surface to be refurbished rather than automatically replaced.
If the underlying surface remains suitable for refurbishment, recoating may provide a practical way to transform its appearance and improve its protective finish.
1. Refresh an ageing building
Commercial buildings can look tired over time as coatings fade and surfaces are exposed to weather, pollution and general wear.
A professionally applied coating can dramatically change the appearance of a property.
This can be particularly valuable for businesses whose buildings are visible to customers, visitors, tenants or passing traffic.
2. Update outdated colours
A building's original colour scheme may no longer reflect a company's current branding or preferred appearance.
Professional spray application can provide opportunities to update colours and finishes across suitable surfaces.
For commercial properties, this can help create a more consistent and modern appearance.
3. Refurbish instead of replace
Replacing large areas of cladding or other building components can be a significant undertaking.
Where the existing substrate is suitable, spray painting can provide a refurbishment option without removing and replacing every panel.
The suitability of a surface should always be assessed before deciding whether recoating is appropriate.
4. Achieve a consistent finish
Large commercial surfaces require consistency.
Spray application can provide an even appearance across extensive areas when the correct equipment, preparation and application techniques are used.
This is particularly important for commercial buildings where variations in finish can be highly visible.
Which Commercial Surfaces Can Be Spray Painted?
There is no single coating solution suitable for every commercial surface.
The substrate must be assessed before the appropriate preparation and coating system are selected.
Depending on their condition and specification, commercial spray painting projects may involve:
Cladding
Metal and other suitable cladding systems can potentially be refurbished using specialist coating systems.
Metalwork
Suitable steel and aluminium surfaces can be prepared and coated to improve appearance and provide an appropriate protective finish.
Shopfronts
Customer-facing surfaces can be refreshed to create a cleaner, more modern appearance.
Industrial buildings
Warehouses, factories and industrial units can benefit from large-scale spray application where extensive surface areas require a consistent finish.
Doors, frames and shutters
Smaller architectural elements can also be included within a wider commercial refurbishment project.
