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Painting Cost Per Square Foot Commercial Building

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A fresh coat of paint keeps your commercial property looking in tip-top condition and gives customers a fantastic first impression of your business. Additionally, your staff will be happier and more productive if they work in a well-maintained environment. But what is the painting cost per square foot of a commercial building?

If it’s time to paint your commercial exterior or interior then you’ll want a professional painting company that can stick to your budget and provides a high-quality finish that lasts. Not sure where to start? We’ve covered the basics involved in calculating the average painting cost per square foot for a commercial building. 

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Painting Cost Per Square Foot Commercial Building

To get a basic estimate of what a commercial paint job will cost, you should consider 3 main factors:

  • How much paint you’ll need.
  • The amount of labor it will take.
  • What condition the building is in. 

How Much Paint is Needed? 

Calculating the amount of paint required isn’t difficult. First, determine if you want just the walls painted or the ceiling and any trim as well. Multiply the length of each wall by its height and then add them together. Do the same for any doors and windows and subtract this figure from the wall space to get the total square footage of wall space. 

If you want to paint the ceiling, then you’ll need to multiply the length of the room by the width to get the gross ceiling area. Add this onto the total square footage for the wall space.

Once you’ve determined the total square footage that needs painting you can calculate the amount of paint needed. Bear in mind that one gallon of paint typically covers 300 square feet of a smooth wall in a commercial application. Most professional painters prefer premium-quality paint, which costs between around $50 – $75 per gallon. 

Labor Costs

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Labor costs also need to be taken into consideration. On average a painter covers approximately 150 – 200 square feet an hour. Labor costs are generally charged on an hourly basis, and you can expect to pay $60 – $100 per hour on average. 

You’ll also want to add on another few hours for preparatory work before painting can commence. This may involve washing, caulking, scraping, and priming. The tools a painter uses can determine the speed of the job, e.g. brush and roller vs paint sprayer. Clean up after a job is also an important part of the process which needs to be factored into the time taken.

What You Can Expect as an ‘Average’ Painting Cost Per Square Foot for Commercial Jobs 

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Now you know how to calculate how much paint and labor will cost, you can add them together and work out the average painting cost per square foot.

  • Paint: $2,000 – $3,000
  • Labor: $5,000 – $8,000 

So, for a property of 15,000 square feet and in good condition, with a typical brush-and-roll two-coat paint system you’re looking at an average of $5,000 – $10,000, or .33 to .66 cents per square foot for the walls and ceiling.

The Condition of the Building & Other Factors 

While it would be nice if every commercial paint job were straightforward, there are certain physical elements in buildings that can cause significant fluctuation in price. 

Different types of buildings can pose challenges due to their height and structure and may require specific skills or tools. If a business is operational, it also means painters need to work when there is minimal disruption, noise, odor and safety compliance for staff. 

Most painters will include minor cracks and nail holes in their standard preparation and price, but any major prep work, such as large cracks or holes or warped drywall will cost more for labor. 

Textured walls can also cost more, not only for the extra paint needed to cover it but in labor if it needs repairing to look even and consistent. You may also be charged extra if there is heavy lifting or major furniture manipulation involved to clear access to walls. 

With any Commercial Painting Job, it’s Best Not to Cut Corners 

Are you looking for commercial painting services in Colorado? Colorado Commercial Painting has been providing painting services for over 30 years. Please get in touch with us today if you’d like to know more. Learn more about the average cost of painting a house exterior and the cost of painting a house interior

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Originally from Texas, I’m now thrilled to call Colorado home! Life at our house is full of energy, with four kids, a dog, a cat, and a rotating cast of fish (turns out they’re not the easiest pets to keep alive). Thankfully, my wife Erin and I somehow manage to stay afloat. I’m a proud graduate of Vanderbilt University and have been fortunate to live and work across the country, gaining valuable experiences along the way. When I’m not working, I enjoy making the most of Colorado’s beautiful outdoors, catching up with friends and family, following sports, especially European football, and exploring Boulder’s fantastic craft beer scene. I’m passionate about supporting our team members, whom we proudly refer to as Partners, in delivering top-tier customer service and achieving outstanding results. Looking forward to the opportunity to work together!

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In addition to painting the entire home exterior, we had exterior trim that needed replaced, and we even included a custom solid wood front door that needed careful attention to sand, stain, and reseal. Our sales rep (Eric) was a pleasure to work with and helped us through the up front analysis and evaluation of options to choose from.Painting Process:Communication and attention to detail was extraordinary! Greatly appreciate the level of expertise and professionalism! The lead painter (Leo) and his team were superhuman in their details, work ethic, and commitment to making the customer satisfied! The project lead (Ben) was onsite everyday making sure the team had everything they needed to work efficiently and get the job done on time without any delay.The ENTIRE team was friendly, communicated clearly, and simply amazing!Highly recommended and phenomenal job!Peter M.Peter M. ★★★★★ Fantastic service all around. Great people. 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Worth every penny. Dan MCarl F.Carl F. ★★★★★ I would highly recommend Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting. They were very easy to work with during the process of getting the exterior of our house painted. From start to finish, they kept in regular communication with us. They were patient as we worked through the selection of the color palette and moving it through the HOA approval process. Once the project started, we received updates several times a day. And Trevor, the owner, stopped by several times to check in with us. Leo and the crew did an excellent job with all facets of the painting and staining process.Richard KRichard K ★★★★★ CCRP were very easy to work with at all the steps along the estimate-schedule-paint-pay process. They did a great job - each home owner is so happy with the results. They took great care in the painting, put thought into addressing issues, and gave solid, quick estimates for new work to address additional issues. I will definitely be using them again!John B.John B. ★★★★★ Ben, Osmond, and his team did an outstanding job. They did an excellent job prepping and had every inch of the hardwood floor covered as well as cabinets, lights, etc. I would highly recommend Colorado Painting to anyone wanting high quality painting and a very personable and professional team. There were a few very slight spots to fix (mostly due to the colors we chose) and they came out and resolved the issues very quickly. Great job!Marcus GMarcus G ★★★★★ Really great job on painting the trim of my house! Leo and the crew paid attention to detail and Ben was super communitive throughout the process. The job really modernizedmy house from 1949! 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They also took care to protect the things that were not being painted. I will be using them again and I highly recommend them if you are looking for quality painting.Kelly A.Kelly A. ★★★★★ We really enjoyed working with CCRP to paint the exterior of our home! Everyone we worked with from the quoting and scheduling, to the painting and repair of our home was friendly, helpful, and clearly communicated each step of the project. Ben was an awesome project manager and Leo and his team did an outstanding job painting- everything was done beautifully and meticulously. We couldn't have been happier with the end result!Stephen L.Stephen L. ★★★★★ Simply the best, couldn't be happier with the job!Andrea H.Andrea H. ★★★★★ The team did a great job. I am very happy with their work. They went above and beyond to do some repair jobs first and they even got on the roof and painted the cupola! 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