Since the appearance of your business is often the first impression clients and customers have of your services, it’s important to keep your building in great condition.

So when it comes to maintaining professional appearances, you may be wondering how often you should have a commercial interior space painted. To help you answer that question, we’ve created this guide.

When You Should Paint

When it comes to painting your commercial interior space, how often you should paint depends on several factors. High-quality paint jobs from the experts at My Color Magic Painting will last for years. But if your interior commercial space is particularly busy with a lot of people coming and going, you may need to paint more frequently.

Typically, every two to three years can help keep your interior looking fresh, clean, and professional. But if you start to notice any of the following signs before this period of time, a new coat of paint may be in order.

Signs to Check For

While repainting your interior on an every two-year basis is ideal for commercial interior spaces that experience a lot of use, there are clear signs to look for when you’re deciding how often to repaint.

1. Faded Paint

If the color of your interior paint appears faded, it’s wise to consider repainting. As time passes, the paint will fade in areas where it's directly exposed to sunlight. UV rays from the sun will slowly dull paint pigments and cause the color to appear dull or lose its vibrancy. This may be most noticeable near windows or along walls where natural light often appears.

Additionally, surfaces that get dirty and need cleaning regularly may become more faded than out of reach corners where there’s less foot traffic.

The challenge with faded paint is that it won’t typically fade in a uniform fashion. This means some areas of your interior may appear less faded than others. Sometimes, it can also be difficult to remember what the original shade of paint looked like. Taking pictures after a fresh repaint is wise. That way, you can compare how the paint appears over time.

2. Visible Damage

Scratches, chips, and small holes can be common occurrences in busy commercial spaces. While a few tiny issues may not warrant a complete repainting, all these needed touch ups can add up, and eventually cause your paint to look blotchy with out-of-place spots.

3. Bubbling Finish

When moisture gets underneath paint, it can cause the paint to bubble up, and eventually, peel away. While you may notice this happen after your commercial space experiences a leak, it can also be caused by humidity levels in the air.

If you’re in a relatively humid area, or your building recently fixed a leak, it may be time for professional painting services.

4. Stains that Won’t Go Away

If your interior space starts accumulating stains that won’t seem to wash off, a new paint job may be needed. Fingerprints and skin can leave behind oils on paint, and frequent cleaning can result in an abraded surface that causes dirt and grime to build up more easily. So, if you find yourself cleaning your interior quite often, you may need fresh paint on a more regular basis.

My Color Magic Painting: Offering the Interior Painting Services You Need, When You Need Them

Ready to spruce up your interior office space with a fresh coat of paint? My Color Magic Painting can help you learn how often you should have your commercial interior space painted, and provide the painting services your unique building needs.

Get in touch for a free estimation.