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Interior Office Painting Guide

Professional planning and execution for disruption-free office painting

Pre-Project Planning

Assessment & Documentation

Space Inventory

  • • Room-by-room measurements
  • • Current surface conditions
  • • Furniture and equipment locations
  • • HVAC and electrical considerations

Business Operations

  • • Peak business hours
  • • Critical work areas
  • • Meeting room schedules
  • • Security requirements

Timeline Development

Phased Approach

Phase 1: Non-critical areas Days 1-3
Phase 2: Individual offices Days 4-7
Phase 3: Common areas Days 8-10
Phase 4: Reception/lobby Days 11-12

Professional Color Selection

Psychology Considerations

Productivity Colors

Blues and greens enhance focus and reduce stress

Energy Colors

Warm oranges and yellows stimulate creativity

Professional Colors

Neutral grays and whites project competence

Brand Integration

Corporate Colors

Incorporate brand colors strategically in accent walls

Visual Identity

Maintain consistent color themes throughout office

Client Perception

Choose colors that reflect company values and culture

Practical Factors

Lighting Conditions

Consider natural and artificial light sources

Maintenance Requirements

Darker colors hide fingerprints and scuffs better

Space Perception

Lighter colors make small spaces appear larger

Minimizing Business Disruption

Scheduling Strategies

1

After-Hours Work

Schedule painting during evenings and weekends when possible

2

Phased Approach

Work in sections to maintain operational areas

3

Temporary Relocation

Set up temporary workspaces for critical functions

Protection Measures

Equipment Protection

  • • Computer and electronic equipment covering
  • • HVAC system protection
  • • Furniture wrapping and moving

Air Quality Management

  • • Low-VOC paint selection
  • • Ventilation system optimization
  • • Air filtration during work

Technical Specifications

Paint Systems by Area

Private Offices

Premium acrylic, eggshell finish, 2 coats

High-Traffic Areas

Scrubbable acrylic, satin finish, 2 coats

Conference Rooms

Sound-dampening paint, flat finish, 2 coats

Restrooms

Moisture-resistant, semi-gloss finish, 2 coats

Surface Preparation

Drywall Repair

Fill holes, sand smooth, spot prime

Cleaning Protocol

TSP wash, rinse, allow complete drying

Primer Application

High-hide primer on all surfaces

Quality Control

Inspection at each phase completion

Project Management Best Practices

Communication Protocol

Daily Updates

Progress reports and next-day activities

Issue Escalation

Immediate notification of any problems

Quality Assurance

Progress Inspections

End-of-day quality checks

Final Walkthrough

Comprehensive completion inspection

Post-Completion

Touch-up Schedule

30-day and 1-year touch-up visits

Maintenance Guide

Care instructions and color matching

Budget Planning

Cost Factors

Base Costs

  • Surface preparation $1.50-3.00/sq ft
  • Paint and materials $2.00-4.00/sq ft
  • Labor application $2.50-5.00/sq ft

Additional Factors

  • After-hours premium +25-50%
  • Furniture moving +15-25%
  • Complex colors +10-20%

Planning Resources

Professional tools to help you plan your office painting project

Project Calculator

Estimate timeline, costs, and material requirements

Calculate Project

Color Visualizer

Preview color combinations in office settings

Visualize Colors

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