Have you previously had a commercial painting job done in Kelowna but are wondering if it was done right? This may be due to the painting company ignoring important steps in the process or they’re trying to get the job done fast. Here are some of the major causes of of a bad commercial paint job.
Surfaces were not prepared properly
It could be lack of experience or simply skipping steps, but some painting companies don’t prepare the surfaces for paint properly. There are many different steps painters can take to prepare interior or exterior surfaces. Please see the following:
Preparation for interior painting
After any wall hangings and fixtures are remove, professional commercial painters in Kelowna will thoroughly clean the surfaces to make sure dirt, grime, etc is removed. Anything that is not cleaned will cause the paint to not adhere to the surface properly, leading to bubbling, cracking, and chipping.
Preparation for exterior painting
The exterior of commercial buildings are made from many different materials such as wood, brick, stucco, etc. so the process for preparing these surfaces will change depending on the material used. That being said, the one thing they all have in common is that they need to be cleared of any debris before they can be painted. The best way to do this is to use a pressure washer, and they also need to be properly dried before painting.
Painters don’t use the right paint types in the right areas
Some painting companies use bad paint in order to save money, or so they can charge less than their competitors. But if the company you hired uses bad paint you will end up paying more in the end. Sometimes the paint is thinned down so that it will last longer, and while thinning paint has its purposes, bad painting companies will only do it to save money and don’t care about the quality of their work.
Painting in bad weather conditions
Professional painting companies follow certain guidelines and know when the can and cannot paint. Most oil-based paint is meant to be used at temperatures between 5 and 30 degrees, where latex paint is best used at 10 to 20 degrees. When these temperature rules aren’t following the result is poorly cured paint, meaning it will not adhere properly. Professional painters also know that paint should not be applied in air that is too humid or too dry.
Lack of high-quality finishes and amateur painter
High quality paint finishes are the result of a number of variables. Untrained or amateur painters normally don’t recognize these variables, or just choose to ignore them, which leads to an unsatisfactory result. From cleaning the surfaces properly before painting, to drying times between coats, or using the right finish, Unskilled painters don’t follow these variables and results will speak for themselves.
To avoid these mistakes, make sure to hire a Kelowna painting company with a good track record. Speak with someone that has many years of experience, many examples of their work, and good testimonials from past clients.
If you’re looking to hire a commercial painting company in Kelowna to redo a poorly painted commercial space, contact us today for an estimate!
