Here’s a few things you want to take into consideration when you look at painting your Kelowna office or public workspace.

Use touch-up paint

Touching up an old paint job is not always the easiest task. With time comes wear and tear, which can make them harder to touch up. You may find that the touch up will leave new marks on the old wall, and the paint will lose water over time, which speeds up this process.

Flat paint is much easier to touch up than old semi-gloss and gloss paints. If glossy paint has been left on a wall for a long period of time, it can become very difficult to touch up. It may be best to apply a brand new coat of paint.

Keep your walls clean

The way your office walls look has an impression on clients who enter your work space, so it is very important you keep your walls clean. Cleaning scuff marks on your walls as soon as possible will keep your office looking presentable to clients, which will give them a good impression of your business.

Fresh marks are much easier to clean so it is important you get on it right away. hen washing walls you want to make sure you’re not scrubbing too hard, as that can shorten the lifespan of the paint job.

Choose materials that work best for your space and clientele

hen choosing a paint color for your business, think about the type of customers you serve. If you cater to families you may use trending colors in semi-gloss paints in your showcase offices and spaces. If you focus on corporate clients, you may use bold colors that speak to brand image.

Using washable paints allow you to keep those walls looking good even when things get crazy around the office. Better quality semi-gloss paints stand up to multiple washings, while lower quality paints will come off and/or fade with regular cleaning.

Flat paint is porous and therefore more difficult to keep clean. Since your office is your personality and a portion of your sales pitch, you’ll want it to stay looking as clean as possible. Cheaper paints, no matter the level of sheen or lack thereof, will not hold up as well. In the long run, cheap paint can cost you as much or more than high-quality paint since you will need to do more frequent paint jobs. Quality vs. Quantity.

Matte finish paints work well for low-traffic areas and when your business has a showroom or is a boutique establishment. Flat finishes absorb the light and do not show imperfections in the wall as readily as glossy paints. These types of paint also have a clean look. If children are running around, this may be a good option for you.

Invest long term. Go for quality.

The perception of your clientele is as important of an investment as the business itself. Obviously, you want to be successful and prosperous down to every step of your process with customers so they refer you to others. Every day is filled with business decisions that involve quality investments – materials, goods, time, etc. That same mindset should be applied to the appearance of your office.

Investing in high-quality paint and a high-quality paint job adds value to your business. A nice looking space with clean walls might be an oversight in your overall plan, but it is the small details that make big differences when closing business deals.

If you’re looking at painting your Kelowna office space and would like to hire a professional, contact us today!