Every commercial property must remain updated, maintained, and clean to appeal to clients or prospective tenants. The type of wall maintenance required in a rental unit or a commercial space will affect the look of the property and its overall cost of care. Making the right choice when decorating can save time, boost appearances, and save money.
Improve Appearance Instantly
A fresh coat of paint will instantly make any room look cleaner and more maintained, but the best appearance relies on preparation. A thorough cleaning before the painting begins will remove any debris that could leave lumps and bumps and treat stains that may bleed through the new paint. Primer also helps to prevent old stains from showing through the paint.
Superior quality paint will boost the appearance of a room more than the same shade of something cheaper. Better quality paints offer better coverage and may apply more smoothly. Using the right tools will prevent streaks and spatters onto painted and non-painted areas that can degrade the appearance.
Make Maintenance Easier
The right finish and paint color can reduce the maintenance needed to keep the walls looking their best. Dirt and spills wash off glossy surfaces easiest, so they may seem like the overall best choice. Unfortunately, glossy paint also shows damage more easily. Glossy paint on the wall in a heavily trafficked room could begin to show signs of wear quickly.
Glossy paint on the upper areas of the wall can make it easy to wash the walls, especially in places like kitchens where grease residue is common. A satin or eggshell finish with some shine often works better for the lower areas that experience more contact with people and furniture.
Matte and flat finishes show fewer imperfections in the wall than glossier finishes and hide more dirt and stains. Non-glossy surfaces are more challenging to clean if the messes have set into the paint. These paints are best for rooms that receive regular attention or are easy and fast to repaint regularly.
The right color choice can also help paint to look better and last longer. Walls painted in neutral colors like tan and gray will hide stains better than a crisp white wall. A patterned paint finish can also help to hide some stains and damage to walls. Avoid heavily textured walls because a raised surface may be difficult to clean and be easily damaged when scrubbing.
Boost Property Desirability
Desirability in a property speeds up sales, improves rental rates, and impresses clients. To achieve desirability, owners sometimes want more luxurious high-end interiors. Paint can do this, but wallpaper is another popular option. Consider wallpaper carefully because it can be an asset or a liability.
Wallpaper works well in hotels and places like assisted living facilities where a home-like feeling is wanted. The patterns on the wallcoverings help to hide some stains and slight damage to the walls. Wallpaper can look lush and luxurious and create a unique interior design that sets the building apart from competing facilities.
Wallpaper can become a problem for a property owner because it will not appeal to all renters and changing it is a much more laborious task than applying a new coat of paint. Wallpaper can look dated sooner than paint and increase the cost of redecorating. It is also often easier to repair a damaged section of a painted wall than to replace or repair torn paper.
To decide if using wallpaper is the best choice the property owner should determine if they meet the basic requirements. Paper is a sensible choice on interior walls where:
- Excessive wall damage is unusual
- The owner plans to use washable high-quality commercial wallpaper for more durability
- Regular care and cleaning of the walls will take place
Commercial property owners want their property to look great but also remain affordable to maintain. At
Trend Building Services, we offer extensive cleaning, repair, and improvement services that keep your buildings looking their best. Our experts can help you choose the products and the repair and maintenance schedule that suit your needs. Contact us today.