Transform Your Business with These Top Painting Tips and Tricks

Tips For Painting Your Business

Painting your property is a big decision. Painting projects can cause disruptions. Before you embark upon your new project, create a project plan that aims to minimize disruption to your customers and ensure their safety and well-being. An effective plan ensures work is done right the first time.

 

 

Here are some tips to ensure your next large-scale commercial painting project is smooth sailing.

Planning Your Project So Your Business is Not Affected

You may think it is better to close your business temporarily during cleaning and painting, however, if you plan your project with a painting company in Sonoma County, you may be able to keep your business operational during this period. You can schedule painting work to be done after business hours to prevent inconvenience to your staff and customers.

If this is not possible, you can adjust your restaurant hours. This will allow your contractor’s team to deliver your project on time. If you own a hotel or motel and want to paint a particular section of your building, with proper planning, you can still accept bookings.

 

 

There are several hazards encountered when painting. Consider isolating the areas being painted to keep your staff and guests safe. Reopen these areas once your paint dries. After you have opened an area, start painting another area.

Precautions to Follow

Old buildings contain lead-based paint. Never scrape or sand lead-based paint or you may run the risk of lead poisoning or exposure. Use ladders appropriately. Remove items from the area to be painted. To avoid making a mess, use a canvas or drop cloth to cover your floors.

When sanding or scraping, wear gloves, safety goggles, and a dust mask. Make sure anyone who is supposed to use products containing chemical solutions wears rubber gloves, safety goggles, and an approved respirator. Keep paints away from heat sources. Before starting to paint an area, make sure it is amply ventilated. Cover all exposed electrical outlets with painter’s tape. Learn to dispose of paint safely. If you are using latex paint, allow the container to dry completely before disposing of it. Clean brushes and rollers with environmentally-friendly solvents. Store leftover paint in a dry location. Keep the can upside down or air may enter the container.

When hiring a professional commercial painter, ask about the prep work they will do to stage the project before they begin painting. Ask your professional if there are any additional recommended steps that you as a business owner should take beforehand. With years of experience, your painting company will have worked on similar projects in Sonoma County and may have some recommendations based on their experience.

 

 

Diamond Painting is a leading commercial painting company in Sonoma County. Our team of professional painters has years of experience managing complex large-scale commercial painting projects. To request a quote, call (707) 890-1300.

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Jany Dor
16:10 06 Mar 25
Michael was great to work with . He responded quickly when I called for an estimate and was able to work on my timeline. Very fair pricing and excellent communication and quality work. Would definitely recommend this company.
Daniel Reinhardt
14:06 03 Mar 25
Our project started slow , but was a huge undertaking as it progressed. Diamond painting stepped up and matched our pace perfectly. We saw a lot of great employees with amazing talent. In the push time they all stepped up as a team. The follow up was great for touch up for the hand off. They are our painting company , they are now part of our Reinhard construction family.
Jeanne F
02:13 01 Mar 25
I am very happy with my experience with Diamond Painting for my exterior project. The price was very reasonable compared with the other quotes I got. Michael scheduled me as soon as the weather permitted, and the crew (about 5 guys daily) was committed until the job was done. They showed up together every morning by 8am, and were very thorough, finding every last inch of dry rot needing replacement. The end product looks fabulous - I'm so glad I got this done!
Fredericvk
17:42 24 Feb 25
Painted the interior walls and cabinet doors.Good and reliable.
Nathan
00:49 21 Feb 25
I highly recommend Diamond Painting Company for any painting needs, big or small. Their team consistently delivers excellent work with an impressive attention to detail, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standard, on time and in a professional manner. If you’re looking for a painting company that stands out, Diamond Painting Company comes highly recommended.
Jared Sulem
20:34 20 Jan 25
The summary is, hire Diamond! We did and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.Diamond repainted the exterior of our ~3000 sq ft. hillside house.Michael and his crew are the complete package, both in terms of customer experience and execution (getting it done and doing a good job).We hired them at the recommendation of our neighbor who had a good experience with Diamond repainting the exterior of their house.Michael gave us a reasonable quote, in a timely manner. He turned up when promised and communicated well. He was happy to work with us to make the entire job a success; we asked for extra scaffolding and 2-3 weeks lead time with the scaffolding to allow our contractor to use it to replace 1/3 of our siding.He was very reasonable about the cost of extra work - we even paid him a little bit more than he asked because it felt right. I think a reasonable contractor is important because once you start the work and you're locked into the contractor, you want to know that changes will be easy.Michael's crew were respectful, responsive and a pleasure to have around too. They worked carefully.Last, but not least, we're really happy with the quality of the work.So, again, just hire Diamond. You won't regret it, and we want to make sure they stay in business so we can use them again. :-)
Pejman Arbabi
15:12 18 Dec 24
If you are looking for professional quality paint job, polite painters and awesome price, don’t look further. Diamond painting does a great job and with service. I hired them for wall painting and accent walls and Rob did a great job. After the job was done there was a small area that still was showing prior paint due to sample testing that we did and he patiently came over again and repainted the area. They are great professionals and I’m sure you will be happy with them
Claire Schuur
19:19 08 Oct 24
As a project manager, it's extremely important that I find tradesmen who are extremely skilled at what they do while also being great team players who are flexible, friendly and great communicators. Well, I found that at this company. Every single person I interacted with on their team from the owner -- Michael-- to the painters, were all extremely helpful, honest, and kind humans -- something I don't take for granted working in an tough industry. And anytime I reached out to the owner with a question, I always got a response quickly. This may sound trivial, but communication in the industry is infamously terrible, so to find someone who prioritizes being in sync and keeping in touch on the million little things is incredibly valuable.We had a large project for them to complete on a short timeline. We needed the interior and exterior of a residential building completely re-painted, and it was no small task. They worked with me through thick and thin with kindness, humanity, and effort, and that speaks louder to me than almost anything else these days. They went out of their way to help me in multiple ways, and I am forever grateful and indebted to them.I highly recommend Diamond Painting to anyone looking for quality work, honesty in talking through options, excellent communication, and friendly wholesome people. Thank you Michael, Freddy, Miguel, Zach, and the countless others who also contributed to the project!
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