Let’s say you manage a retail complex or apartment building and one tenant moves out.
Do you get that unit professionally repainted before filling it?
Lots of property managers put it off. They think it won’t be cost effective to call in a commercial painter for such a small project. They might try to do a few touch-ups themselves, then they wait until they have a bigger project so it can all be done at once.
But there’s also a cost to not painting.
A scuffed and worn paint job reduces the perceived value of your property. It turns off high-quality tenants. It exposes the underlying walls to more wear and tear. It even takes a toll on employee morale.
Especially in Western Washington where wet, muddy winters and hot, sunny summers can leave your paint looking increasingly dingy over time.
We created this guide to help you get your smaller projects done while reducing the costs. So your property can look its best and support your business to do its best.
Six Ways to Reduce Costs for Small Commercial Painting Projects
Here are the most efficient ways to keep your costs down.
The goal is for you to only do the work that’s quickest and most effective at reducing your costs, so you can leave the heavy lifting to the pros.
Do Some Basic Prep Work
If your space requires a significant amount of cleaning and patching before the painting can start, that costs the painter time, so you’ll likely be quoted a higher price.
But if you’re able to clean out the cobwebs and patch the biggest holes beforehand, that makes for a streamlined project and a lower quote.
Bundle Projects Together
The mistake most people make here is waiting for lots of projects to be ready all at once—or one big project you might do once per decade—before doing anything.
Instead, when you have a space that needs painting ask yourself, “What other spaces could use a touch-up right now?”
Doing a few things together will often save you on each of them.
Choose High-Quality Paint
Obviously higher quality paints are more expensive in the short run. But they more than make up for it in durability.
High quality paint maintains its color longer, is easier to clean, and resists the scuffing, bubbling, and cracking that plagues cheap paint. So you save significant money in the medium and long term because you don’t have to call in painters for touch-ups or full repaints nearly as often.
Use Classic Colors
Along with high-quality paints, it’s helpful to lean towards classic colors. Because you don’t want to invest in paint that will last a decade if the color you choose will look dated next year.
When it comes to colors, the classics are classics for a reason.
By sticking close to them you allow yourself to invest in long-term paint solutions, rather than throwing money at passing trends.
Work With a Trusted Partner
One of the most expensive parts of painting is the rework you need if it’s not done right the first time. From repairs to touch-ups to full repaints, a shoddy paint job costs you time and money.
That’s why just going with the cheapest bid is often a way to lose money in the long run. The most cost-effective painting comes from trusted partners who will make sure your projects are done to the highest quality standards on time, and on budget.
Check for Discounts
It never hurts to ask your commercial painting partner if they have any discounts available.
For instance, as of publishing this article, we’re offering to beat any competing bid by 10% (so long as it’s a realistic bid). We’re confident that once you experience our service and results, you’ll never want to work with other commercial painters again.
Book a project of any size by June 15, 2024 to get the discount.
Click here to get in touch and get a quote.
Or if you’re reading this after that date, click here to ask what discounts are available now.
