Painting Metal Pipes and Radiators

Before we paint pipes or radiators, we ensure that heating or hot-water appliances have been switched off. We check that the metal fixtures have had time to cool down. We ensure previously painted surfaces are free of dust by washing them down with a solution of household detergent. We key a high-gloss surface by rubbing down the paint with fine wet-and-dry paper. We rinse and ensure it is completely dry before starting to paint.

The longest-lasting finish for metal is created by using a proprietary metal or radiator paint or enamel. On radiators, we use a 5cm brush and apply the paint as thinly as possible, working quickly with long, light strokes. We are very careful to avoid getting paint on or near the valves, as dried paint will cause them to stick. We use a small piece of card to prevent flicking paint onto the wall surface when you paint the edges of the radiator.

Pipes should be painted with the same paint as the radiator with a 2.5cm brush, working vertically from top to bottom.

Maintenance

Maintenance is a key consideration for any commercial property owner.

Although aesthetics are important, how the building performs is of more importance, in that a breakdown in the exterior painting scheme for instance could lead to serious deterioration of the structure itself.

Commercial painting and decorating is a lot more than just creating good-looking walls. It is the first point of defence against the exterior elements in many cases.

Likewise, the interior of the building should be welcoming to clients and visitors and create an atmosphere in keeping with the commercial goals of your company.

Colour Schemes

A commercial painting contractor such as our company, can give you some good tips on colour selection.

We have seen various schemes work in practice over the many years in servicing our wide range of clients.

There are a few key considerations to bear in mind at the outset of a refurbishment or redecoration project on a commercial building:

Your decorative scheme establishes the look and feel of your brand. No matter what type of commercial property you are dealing with, be it a shopping precinct, hotel, an entertainment complex, or an office, you want the overall look to establish your brand in some way or convey a specific atmosphere.

When somebody steps into your building the first impression should be one that gives them a sense of your company’s or institution’s character.

A pub, for example, is going to have a very different atmosphere than a hospital.

The overall ambience required to make people feel comfortable inside a pub will govern the colour scheme and the balance is in favour of creating a certain ambience rather than functionality which would be the case in a hospital environment.

Pubs usually go for much more earthy tones and health institutions will usually require a very light and open feel to facilitate the high standards of hygiene and the need to have a light shed on whatever operation is being undertaken.