Yes, You Can Paint Your Business While It’s Open!

Are you a business owner who has recently decided that your building’s interior or exterior needs to be refreshed? Are you considering a paint job to give your company a more modern, clean and inviting look? All too often, proprietors believe that in order to complete an indoor or outdoor paint job effectively with the minimum of fuss they must close their doors to customers until the work is done. Well, you should know that nothing can be further from the truth! That’s right – you can keep your doors open for business while you go about the business of updating your presentation.

Now, there is no question that painting, and renovating can be a major disruption to a company’s day-to-day operations. However, if you plan properly and well in advance then this preparation can make the process simpler and less troublesome. Here are some suggestions.

• Start by contacting the local authorities to ensure you are permitted to stay open during renovations. Different municipalities have varying requirements, so this is the best place to begin.

• Take an assessment of what activities occur on a daily basis and how much space and what space is required to carry out these duties. Look for ways to minimize the disruption. For example, perhaps in the early morning or late afternoon there is a lull in customers so that can open up a period of time to work in an area that may otherwise be quite busy.

• The best approach is to create zones within the business in which you can move from area to area. This helps keep your business and renovations organized.

• Make sure that you are able to keep fresh warm air flowing to ensure your employees and/or customers stay comfortable should you decide to paint during the cooler months.

• Announce your intentions to remodel, refurbish or repaint to the public on the multiple media outlets available to you. Also put large signs on the outside of your business so customers know what to expect in advance. However, if you are going to stay open during that time – make sure this information is front and center so you don’t scare off customers who might think you are closed.

University Painters, Inc. has the expertise to keep your business up and running during painting renovations. Contact us today for more information.