Your business has taken off very well, so you can now finally look around and pay attention to your building’s overall aesthetic. Or perhaps you’re an already established business, constantly looking to find new ways of getting your overall ratings up. Your enterprise could right about be anything, but if it’s not visually appealing, or at the least neat, polished, and presentable, it could be very off-putting. It could be off-putting for your employees, your customers, or even worse, it could cost your company’s reputation. So, some time in your career, you’ve thought about getting a professional Commercial Painting job done in Melbourne. But with all the numbers, pricing, materials involved, and the confusion about whom to trust, you’ve never gotten around to actually doing it. To make things simpler, we answer some of the most asked questions about Commercial Painting Jobs in Melbourne:
What makes a good commercial painter?
Here are all the attributes to check for in a ‘good commercial painter’:
Their Registration:
Under the Building Services (Registration) Act of 2011, nobody can charge you more than $1,000 if they aren’t registered. A commercial service’s registration or license is proof that they’ve gone through specific training that has led them to obtain a license. To check if the company is registered, you can be upfront and ask them to show you their license or look them up on the Register of Painters.
Their Expertise:
You can always identify a company’s knowledge and expertise in the first conversation. That is provided that you ask a lot of questions. Ask them what paint they suggest for your home or enterprise and why? In most cases, painters will ask you several questions, such as the purpose of your renovation, your budget, previous treatments, and any such problems as moulds etc. The conversation itself can reveal a lot about their expertise and experience in the field.
Previous Customer Experience:
A quick Google search can reveal more about the company and its services than you can imagine. If it’s an old commercial service, there’ll be plenty of reviews and even customer testimonials mentioned on their very own website. Although many can be mimicked, the number of reviews gives you a good idea of how long the company’s been around.
What to do while starting a painting job in my office?
If it were a home that was to be painted, things could go haywire, and it won’t cost you as much. However, when we’re talking about an office or commercial space being painting, often time is considered money. So, the most essential thing that must be discussed prior is the time it would take for the Commercial Painting Service to be done with the job. It would also be healthy to discuss a buffer time and ask about possible inconsistencies that could lead to a delay so that you and your employees are prepared. You could also work with them together to devise a plan to paint the buildings in portions so that the employees can shift to other parts of the structure whilst one is under renovation.
How does one come to terms with the money involved in a Commercial Painting Job?
The best way to settle a payment is to ask several Commercial Painting Services to offer you a quote. Of course, there’ll be differences in quotations from different companies, but they should be relatively on similar lines. If a company is quoting you a price significantly higher than others, make sure to ask them why.
Rates of different commercial painters can differ based on the quality of the paints and tools they use. In which case, a cheaper quote isn’t always better. Always ask about the brand of paint they’ll be using, the tools involved, and the procedures they’ll perform. So, if they’re quoting you a lump sum price, ask them to explain why. They’ll probably tell you how they split the money between labour costs, paint costs, tools, etc.
Asking questions is key to understanding the commercial painting services better and choosing one that seems most trustworthy to you.
I've hired a commercial painter, is there anything I must do to prepare?
Yes, you could do a few things while waiting for your commercial painters to arrive.
If you’re painting is being done inside: Please remove any valuables or small decorative pieces from the walls that have to be painted. As for the furniture, a good commercial painting service will usually help you out with it.
If you’re painting is being done outside: Make sure to trim any bushes or branches that may come in the way of the painting job. Also, remove hangings from the walls that you wouldn’t want to be painted. Everything else your commercial painting service will take care of.
Is there specific weather needed for the exterior walls of a building to be painted?
A good commercial painting service has the expertise to paint your house at any time of the year. However, during the winter, typically in the late evenings and early mornings that tend to be extremely chilly in Melbourne, any paint application is avoided. We recommend getting any exterior parts of the building painted during the summer or spring. Nonetheless, it is possible to work around the chilly times of the days in urgent situations and get the job done.
Should we get our painting job done before or after any electrician work?
It depends on how much electrical work is needed in the house. Electric work is usually labour-intensive, requiring a lot of space to work. This is why we recommend you get the electrical work done before your painting job. This avoids any unwanted smears that electrical work can leave on the walls.
How many coats of paint are required for any painting job?
At least two coats of paint are required for any painting job. However, if the colour you’re applying is the same as the paint already on the wall, then one coat can be acceptable. This also depends on the conditions of the wall that the colour is being applied upon. In most cases, two are necessary because one coat of paint isn’t thick enough to last a long time.
I need new carpets installed. Should I get a painting job done before or after installation?
We recommend you thoroughly fulfil all your painting needs before getting your carpets installed. This way, your new carpets don’t run the risk of getting any paint splatters on them. However, if the carpet is being replaced by floorboards. In which case, you should paint first, sand the floors, and proceed to install the new carpets. Then intricately have the skirting’s painted afterwards.
Leave your Painting woes to Orchid House Painters.
Finding the right Commercial Painters is complex, and figuring out what processes and paint to work with for your building is even more challenging. That’s why Orchid House Painters is your one-stop destination. We’ve operated in Australia for more than 20 years, with experience in construction over 30 years. We don’t just help paint you’re the interiors and exteriors of your buildings. We help you choose the right colours, services, and designs that align with your needs whilst also being state-of-the-art. Because when you choose Orchid House Painters, you might think you’re selecting an excellent commercial painting service. But we’re keen on delivering you aesthetic excellence.