The differences between residential and commercial painting are minor. But, knowing the difference is important for planning painting projects - especially those for large-scale commercial projects.

What is commercial painting?

Commercial painting services involve the painting of commercial properties and commercial projects. Painting contractors in the commercial setting paint business properties. Properties include businesses like restaurants, factories, residential complexes, and other types of commercial buildings. 

Large-scale commercial painting projects are more based on function rather than beauty. However, some projects are done with visual attractiveness in mind to attract clients.

Residential painting

This type of painting is just another way to describe house painting. It is not as complicated as the commercial painting process. It includes exterior painting and interior painting. 

Many people decide to paint their homes themselves. However, contacting highly-skilled professional painters will provide you with the quality painting you are looking for.

The differences between commercial and residential painting

There are a few key differences between the services residential and commercial painting companies provide. 

Scale

The main difference between commercial and residential painting is the scale of the project. Residential projects are much smaller than commercial paint jobs. While residential projects focus on a single house, commercial projects can cover an entire apartment complex or office building.

The large scale of commercial painting projects requires extensive planning and a lot of resources. They cover a lot more square footage, requiring more labor and paint than a single home.

Services offered

They also offer different types of services. House painting includes wall and ceiling painting, sealing cracks, painting decks and fences, exterior painting, and wood trim finishing. Commercial services may offer things like power washing, HOA painting, interior and exterior painting of buildings, and decorative painting. Commercial painters offer much more versatility than residential painters.

The paint

While housing projects are done for aesthetic purposes, commercial projects are done based on utility. Homeowners are more likely to put a strong emphasis on the quality of the paint. That does not mean that commercial painting projects compromise on the quality of materials. However, they are focused more on the function of the paint.

Businesses using commercial painters for visual projects, such as hotels and restaurants, are more willing to splurge on expensive paints. While more industrial projects might be lacking the budget for expensive painting materials.

In addition, commercial projects require a lot of paint. Expensive paint is often not in the budget, as painting requires multiple coats of paint to cover an area. The large size of these projects limits the types of paints used due to accessibility and budgeting issues.

Experience

Commercial painting contractors have a pretty good advantage over their residential counterparts. Because the demand for commercial painters is high, they have likely worked on a variety of different projects.

In addition, residential painting is much more regimented than commercial painting. However, both types will gather experience over the course of their careers.

Scheduling

Commercial painters offer a high level of time flexibility. Interruption of normal activity can lead to loss. Commercial painters will often adapt to a business’s schedule. They are willing to work odd hours to avoid interrupting the normal operational hours of a business.

Our services

Eagle Eye Services offers commercial painting services in a variety of areas across the east coast. Based in Pittsburgh, we serve the entirety of Pennsylvania, as well as Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, and more. Our commercial painters provide high-quality results that will enhance and increase the value of your property. Contact us today.