Commercial Painting Jobs Paint Options

Commercial painting is so called because of the actual structure that the job is for. Industrial and business establishments usually use the term because they have certain needs with regards to how a certain building or structure must look. The polished, clean and professional look is a must for most establishments of a business nature in order to create an impact that sells their business. In this connection, household paints can be used for business establishments but there is much to consider in terms of the enormity of the project and the specific needs of each building.

Kinds of Paints

Latex paints are among the most common used for both residential and commercial painting jobs. The positive characteristics of this kind of medium includes minimal solvent smell, if there is any at all the use of plain water to thin it for application, can be used in many kinds of surfaces and is basically easy to apply. The problem with latex is the need to apply it during a specific range of temperatures starting from above fifty degrees and below ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Too hot or too warm temperatures can cause it to dry too fast leading to an uneven appearance when thoroughly dry. Too cool can cause it to also have an uneven flow causing the same uneven appearance when dried. This kind of medium can be stored for a few years, as long as it has not been opened or the can left open. Some separation may occur if exposed to cooler temperatures during storage; this can be fixed by stirring.

Commercial painting can also make use of enamel paints. This variety is similar to a varnish accompanied by pigmentation. This means that they are usually shiny or glossy, although some can also semi-gloss, which means not so glossy. It is a durable application which can be very useful for the outdoors as well as the indoors. It has the capacity to protect the painted surface from natural elements such as water, sun and wind but the extent of this protection is dependent on the kind of enamel paint used. The downside to this application is that it often needs an undercoat in order for it to be durable and it can have an overwhelming smell which needs some airing of the area before it can be occupied. It dries slower than latex which means recoating or adding a second coat may have to wait overnight.

Shellac is a sort of protectant that commercial painting firms often use for finishing. Wood is the usual material on which this can be applied on. It can be tinted to achieve a slightly different color than that of the natural wood. It dries quite fast and is also used to seal wooden furniture. One thing that needs to be remembered for this kind of application is to use it with dry air or in warmer temperatures to discourage a cloudy appearance. It almost always comes out as glossy an hour or two after being applied on wood. Several coats may be necessary to achieve the desired color of the wood.