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Things to Consider Before Hiring Commercial Painters

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 05 December 2018 02:31
Things to Consider Before Hiring Commercial Painters

Hiring professional commercial painters is different from hiring painters for regular residential renovation jobs. Commercial painting projects are critical that requires very detailed finish from the painting contractors. Commercial painters must have the competence to manage and deliver on a large job with minimal supervision and provide a sleek, uniform paint job.

There are some basic things you need to take a look in the profiles of the potential commercial painting contractors before you decide the company for your job. This article will provide insight on the things you need to consider before hiring commercial painters in Sydney, that will guarantee the most satisfactory result to improve your commercial property.

 

Company/Contractor’s Profile Check

There are many painting companies in Sydney that specialise in providing commercial painting services, and many of them employ qualified and certified industrial painters that are capable of carrying out their jobs with great expertise.

The following records must be checked prior to engaging a contractor -

1. Public Liability Insurance

2. Professional Indemnity Insurance

3. Work-Cover insurance

4. Licenses

5. Contractor Registrations and ABN

6. Contractor Safety Compliance

References of Similar Work Experience

In commercial and strata painting, these credentials are particularly important because they suggest that the company can help you avoid legal entanglements by keeping everything up to code. Check for references and testimonials to ensure that the company works as well as they claim. Third party services such as Trades Monitors can verify contractors’ compliance with licenses, insurance, registrations and safety cover. The NSW Department of Fair trading can provide advice on compulsory licensing and registrations for industry-specific trades. Finally, check if the painting company is insured!

Safety and Training

Some of the above-mentioned licenses ensure that the painting company is working with a team of painters who are well trained and aware of the safety measurements that are required to work on a commercial project. Keeping up-to-date with the recent inventions in the painting technologies and the ability to incorporate that knowledge into the painting project are must for an experienced commercial painting company.

Competency

Pretty much every painting company will claim to have experience; you can identify a truly credible and experienced painting company by the project gallery or portfolio of their recent projects. Ideally, this portfolio will include both residential and commercial work so that you can evaluate whether or not their skills match your particular project. The benefit of hiring a commercial company as opposed to a sole trader, is companies abide by financial and legal obligations governed by ASIC. Therefore, they are accountable for their workmanship and business performance.

Premier Painting Company, a reputable commercial painting contractor in Sydney will have an on-site project manager which means quality will be supervised and controlled from beginning to end and is not up to you to monitor. These companies are also members of recognised associations, such as Master Painter’s Australia, an association that provides training and licenses to its qualified members, the Strata Community which is a leading association supporting the strata sector, representing over 2,500 member companies and individuals. Membership in such of organisations helps to ensure that the commercial painters are up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in the field which results in painting jobs that are of high-quality and long-lasting.

Colour Consultancy

As we have a vast choice of paint colours, textures and finishes in the market nowadays, the added service of a colour consultant is crucial in a commercial or industrial painting project. Colours have the ability to change the appearance of a large area under different lighting conditions. Colour consultants can offer their experience and expertise when considering the most suitable paint colour, preparation and application under the existing lighting in the common areas.

Consultants also offer value by selecting the most suitable and durable paints for trims and walls, and the type of mood that you want to evoke in the lobby and or common areas. For example, corporate offices want to convey attention-to-detail, stability, and trustworthiness. An expert painting company will take that into account by choosing appropriate, long-lasting paint that will not change colour as it fades.

Environmental Concerns

There are several kinds of environmental concerns involved in painting a commercial property. The one that might be of most concern to a commercial property owner is the local regulations. An efficient commercial painting company will know the environmental regulations governing the local council, limiting legal liability and reducing concerns. Expertise in the local environment will also help in determining what kind of paint will last without peeling or chipping in the local atmosphere.

Nothing can make a building look mismanaged faster than chipping or peeling paint. If the painting contractor company is a member of the local renowned painting associations as mentioned earlier, the property owners will have nothing to worry about.

 

It is always recommended to do in-depth research before hiring a team of professional commercial painters in Sydney, as painting a commercial project takes some major skills. Checking and verifying the above-mentioned points will confirm the contractor is qualified to carry out the intended task with the best outcome.  
      

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