The Complete Guide to Commercial Painting for Facility Managers
A comprehensive guide for facility managers covering commercial painting scope, contractor selection, safety protocols, budgeting, and maintenance planning.
Author
Jason Moorhouse
President of Moorhouse Coating with 20+ years in commercial coating contract management; oversees coating strategy, project standards, and field quality practices.
Getting Started with Protective Coating Inspection
A primer on what to inspect before, during, and after a commercial coating project — surface prep, environmental conditions, and film thickness checks.
How to Recoat Warehouse Floors Without a Full Shutdown
Plan warehouse floor recoats in active facilities with phased zones, forklift routing, and cure timing that protect throughput and avoid a full shutdown.
Preventing Secondary Containment Coating Failures
Identify secondary containment coating failure points, from cracks to penetrations, and use compatibility checks plus prep standards to prevent rework.
Writing Coating Scopes That Reduce Change Orders
Scope language that aligns SSPC prep standards, environmental controls, and inspection holds up front so bid ambiguity does not become a change order.
Industrial Coatings Contractor Guide: Types, Applications & Best Practices for 2025
An industrial coatings contractor guide to coating types, applications, selection criteria, surface prep, and cost analysis for Arizona facility managers.
VOC Regulations & Compliance 2025
Navigate VOC rules for commercial painting, with compliance strategies and low-VOC alternatives that keep coating performance intact.
Industrial Painting Safety Protocols
OSHA-focused industrial painting safety protocols covering hazard control, PPE, ventilation, and training to protect crews and meet audit requirements.
Hazmat Handling in Commercial Painting: Safety Protocols and Compliance
Practical hazmat handling guidance for commercial painters, covering safe storage, transport, disposal, worker protection, and OSHA/EPA compliance requirements.
OSHA Compliance Guide
A guide to OSHA regulations, safety requirements, and compliance strategies for commercial painting — keep your crews safe and avoid costly violations.
Quality Control Testing | Superior Results
Comprehensive guide to quality control testing methods, standards, and best practices for commercial painting projects to ensure durability and performance.
Surface Preparation Methods for Commercial Painting | SSPC Guide
Commercial surface prep methods with SSPC standards, blast and chemical cleaning options, and quality control practices that improve coating life and adhesion.