Have you recently heard a customer or employee say, “Your building really needs a new paint job”? Maybe they didn’t know it was a paint problem, and they simply said, “That building in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is looking pretty old.” 

Well, just as wearing old and drab clothes can speak volumes on how a person looks, the exterior paint on a building makes a profound impression as well.  

As professional painters serving Mechanicsburg and other Pennsylvania areas for over 50 years, Key Painting & Decorating puts a priority on honesty and fairness. Therefore, if your office space or commercial building was painted just a few short years ago, we will tell you there’s no need to repaint. 

However, if you’ve been told it may need a repaint, here are the signs to look for: 

Signs Your Commercial Building Needs New Paint

Well, the first key to know if you need a repaint on your Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania commercial space or not is to look at your calendar. If it’s been 5-10 years since the last paint job, especially with our harsh winters, you may be due for a new paint job. 

Beyond the age of your last exterior paint job, here are some keys to look for: 

Cracking, Peeling or Bubbling Paint — Walk around your building and inspect the exterior. If you see cracking, peeling or bubbling, it means that the paint is failing to protect the underlying material. While what you see may look rough, what’s going on underneath may be far worse. If the paint isn’t protecting, it could lead to wood rot or other damage. 

Fading or Discoloration — Has your bright blue or sharp grey become a dull version of itself? Exterior paint jobs tend to fade much quicker than interior paint because of the exposure to the sun. Prolonged sun exposure breaks down paint pigments, causing the color to dull and fade. Not only will the paint job look uneven and amateurish, the fading reduces its protective qualities.  

Visible Mold or Mildew — Driving through neighborhoods, you may have seen mold or mildew on the siding of homes. But, the same thing can happen with commercial spaces. If you notice even a little mold or mildew on your building’s exterior, chances are there is a moisture problem that needs to be addressed soon.   

Bare Spots — Despite the professionalism of your previous painters, using cheaper paint or not preparing the area properly can lead to paint being completely worn off. These bare spots will expose wood or other materials that could spell signs of damage.    

How Your Old Paint May Affect Business

Before prospects and customers can even appreciate the quality of your products, your service or your people, they will come face-to-face with your commercial space. And if the exterior of your building looks old, shabby and forgotten because of the old paint or previously lousy paint job, they’re already forming bad opinions. 

A faded or worn-out exterior could make your business seem neglected and uninviting to clients and customers. If your building is an apartment, an old paint job may keep future tenants away and prevent current tenants from resigning. 

If your building is a restaurant or a retail shop, your poor-looking exterior may just push prospects and customers to your competition. After all, would you rather seek out that hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has seen better days or drive a few extra miles to that bright and new-looking restaurant? 

Professional Commercial & Residential Painters in Mechanicsburg, PA 

Many painters around Mechanicsburg stick to painting homes. Some may take on the occasional office job, but few have the crew size or equipment to handle large-scale commercial exteriors. That’s where we’re different. We bring years of expertise to businesses of all types, including offices, retail spaces, warehouses, medical facilities and more.

Our experienced team works efficiently and with attention to detail, minimizing disruptions so you can keep business running smoothly. From thorough prep work to the final coat, we focus on delivering results that not only look great today but hold up for years.

Need an Exterior Painting Refresh? Key Painting & Decorating is Your One-Stop Choice 

If you’re not sure if your building’s exterior could use some new paint, Key Painting & Decorating will be glad to come out and give you our honest opinion. Our 160+ (and growing) 5-star Google reviews prove that we are honest business professionals. 

After reviewing your commercial space, if we think you could benefit from a new exterior painting job, we will provide a fair and transparent painting estimate. Call 717-937-1991 today to schedule your free consultation and see why Mechanicsburg, PA has trusted us for more than 50 years.