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7 Signs You’ve Found the Right Commercial Painter for your Business

7 Signs You’ve Found the Right Commercial Painter for your Business

You know that appearances matter when it comes to your business. That’s why you’re so picky about who you hire for your commercial painting work.

Even if the commercial painting contractor isn’t painting anything conventionally complicated – maybe they’re just touching up a pre-existing graphic, for example – every stroke of the brush directly reflects on your business’s brand. Being your painting company is not an honor you’ll give to just anyone!

Unfortunately, in this industry, it can be difficult to find the right professional for the job. It takes more than manual skill with a brush or roller to become a work-worthy commercial painter, but what more is often left for professionals to know – and their customers to find out through trial and error.

We at The Firm Facility Services don’t want this to be you. As a nationwide provider of comprehensive commercial painting services, we know how important our work is to your business’ success. You shouldn’t have to pick your commercial painter solely off a hunch or word-of-mouth, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You should know exactly when a given commercial painter is right for you.

Let’s talk about how to know when a potential painting partnership should turn into a real one.

SIGN #1: THE COMMERCIAL PAINTING COMPANY ASKS QUESTIONS

Your business is an individual, and it’s a painting company’s job to get to the bottom of what makes it so as it pertains to their work. In plainer words: Your painting company should ask plenty of questions to outline in no uncertain terms what you need done. They can’t satisfy your needs if they don’t know what those needs are!

A painting company that asks questions is the right fit for you because:

Demonstrates Experience

Asking questions demonstrates their experience in the field. Questions don’t mean the painter has no idea what they’re doing. On the contrary, it shows they know exactly what they’re doing: figuring out how to best serve your individual needs.

Likely to Do Great Work

What great means is subjective to everyone, even the commercial painters themselves. By asking questions, the commercial painter is discovering your business’s personal definition of the word and adjusting their work methods to fit it.

Tackles Unique Problems

Finally, asking questions shows an ability to tackle unique problems in novel ways. When a commercial painter asks questions, they demonstrate an ability to question industry assumptions and preconceived norms – quite the handy skill if they were to run into unexpected issues on the job.

An inquisitive painting company demonstrates sharp wit, a personalized business model, and their large amount of industry experience. No wonder they’d make a great fit for your business!

SIGN #2: YOU FEEL AT EASE AROUND THE COMMERCIAL PAINTER

While, as we said above, intuition shouldn’t be the be-all-end-all, it still serves a role in picking a commercial painter – or any facility maintenance pro, for that matter. You know, in a broad sense, what your business needs, and you deserve the kind of friendly service that will make satisfying it a breeze. That’s what you pay the commercial painter for!

If you don’t feel right around a given commercial painter, chances are your employees and customers won’t, either. While it isn’t the painting company’s place to entertain clients or sidetrack your employees, their very presence, if unnerving, can set a whole building on edge, which doesn’t make for a great workspace or client experience.

In short, for your own sake and for the sake of anyone who interacts with your business, trust your gut when it comes to your commercial painter. You know what’s best for your facility.

SIGN #3: THE PAINTING COMPANY HAS AMPLE CERTIFICATION

Titles in this industry are more than just lip service. They demonstrate a drive to go above and beyond, to further one’s knowledge of the trade in order to provide better service. The more pertinent certifications a painting company has in its name, the more steps they’ve taken to provide the pinnacle of excellence to its clientele.

Don’t be afraid to ask about certifications and what they mean during your consultation with a given provider of painting services. It’s not rude in the slightest! If the representative obliges with a grand list, you know that they truly care about the work that they do, and that makes them a great fit for your needs.

SIGN #4: THEY PROVIDE REFERENCES

You are entitled to ask any commercial painter for customer references. These references will give you an idea of the quality of the work. It can also be a sign that the commercial painter isn’t up to snuff.

If they refuse to provide references, then it might mean they don’t have any to provide, which is a red flag. When you ask for references, ask about past projects that are similar to the type of job you need to complete. You can contact the references and ask for feedback, which should be honest enough for you to make a decision.

SIGN #5: THEY ARE LICENSED AND INSURED

Checking for licenses and insurance is an important step when hiring any type of contractor. A company or individual who is reputable will make sure they have insurance to cover any on-the-job accidents. This is important because you don’t want to be liable for any accidents that occur on your property.

All commercial painters should carry general liability insurance as well. If they do not have general liability insurance, then you could be responsible for any incidents on your property. Always ask for proof of licensing and insurance before allowing any commercial painter to work in your facility.

SIGN #6: THEY OFFER WARRANTIES

If commercial painters offer a warranty, they’re more likely to stand behind their work. You should find a company or individual who offers at least a 1-year warranty. Most issues you might see with paint jobs occur within the first year, so you should be covered for that. Before you sign any contract, ask about a warranty.

SIGN #7: THEY TAKE PRIDE IN SAFETY

Safety should always be everyone’s number one priority. Since painters are usually on ladders, scissors lifts, or other equipment, make sure they follow proper safety practices. Commercial painters also use equipment such as power washers, sandblasters, and paint sprayers, all of which can cause harm if used improperly. Ask them about their safety practices before hiring them to ensure you won’t have problems later on.

CONTACT THE FIRM FACILITY SERVICES TODAY FOR TOP-NOTCH COMMERCIAL PAINTING SERVICES

We know what makes a great fit for commercial painters and clients alike because we’ve seen it for ourselves more times than we can count.

With our personalized, friendly service and variety of certifications to our name, our nationwide team of commercial painters is the perfect one to tackle your next project – but we’ll let our maintenance services reviews speak for themselves!

Give our Minneapolis office a call today at 1-833-347-6411.

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