Commercial Specialty Finishes

To achieve a metallic look, this will require the right materials when painting a room. This will include the following:

• Tarps
• Spackling
• Paint rollers
• Paintbrushes
• Paint trays
• Painter’s tape
• Primer
• Stir sticks
• Metallic paint
• Paint extender
• Rugs

Step 1: You will need to place the tarps appropriately and patch any areas of the wall in need of spackling. Be sure to prepare the wall by using your primer.

Step 2: Because lap lines can be more obvious on metallic paint, add an extender to lengthen the time for the paint to dry. This will allow you to smoothen any lap lines.

Step 3: Paint the wall as you usually would, using rollers to cover big areas, while paint brushes can help to cut the corners and edges of the wall.

Step 4: Use rollers to smooth out lap lines — remember to roll in one direction only and to start at the base of the wall going upward.

Step 5: Repeat this process for other walls inside your business.

The type of wood finish you use all comes down to your preferences and requirements. To help you answer this question, here are a few things to consider:

• Are you looking for hardwood or softwood finishes?
• Is the wood placed in the interior or exterior of the building?
• Is it new or old wood?
• Is it treated or bare wood?
• What kind of sheen is needed: satin, matte, or gloss?

Once you answer these questions, you should be able to determine the best wood finish to use.

If you’re looking to make wood waterproof, you can choose between varnish, lacquer, or polyurethane as your options.

You can go with three options:

• For a pour-on finish, choose epoxy resin, since it is the most durable of all the common finishes.
• If you’re not working in an industrial setting, and want a spray-on option, choose conversion garnish.
• For a brushed-on finish, choose oil-based polyurethane since it’s much more durable compared to water-based polyurethane.

You can choose from eggshell, flat, or satin paint, as any of these will work well for interior walls. However, gloss and semi-gloss paint will be suitable for use in trim and woodwork. For many businesses, we will often find that eggshell paint provides their walls with a soft glow where it is hit by the light.

This refers to a wide range of processes that are applied to enhance the functions or aesthetics of a product. Compared to other kinds of finishes, industrial processes need to rely on newer technologies, equipment, or materials to ensure that they can withstand heavy usage. Moreover, industrial finishing can be used to change materials such as wood and metal.

There is a wide range of finishes that can be used for industrial businesses. Here are some of the most commonly used options:

• Satin: Satin paint finishes are popular because they are easy to clean. However, while it can hold up against wear and tear, it won’t be able to take much scrubbing and heavy cleaning. As such, it can be a problem for industrial buildings and warehouses that need regular cleaning.
• Semi-gloss: Semi-gloss paint finishes provide a subtle shine, making them popular for both industrial and commercial settings. It goes well with moldings and can hold up against heavy scrubbing and cleaning, which is why it’s used in areas that demand top durability.
• High gloss: For areas that suffer the most wear and tear, it’s best to use high-gloss paint finishes. It’s not only stain-resistant but it also holds up against heavy-duty scrubbing and cleaning. It is a great choice for industrial buildings and warehouses that get a lot of traffic.

If you’re looking for a high-quality finish on concrete, there are things you need to prepare before you pour it on your preferred surface. Here are a few tools you’ll need for the job:

• A straight board or screed
• A come-along or square shovel
• An edging tool
• A darby or bull float
• A Fresno or steel trowel
• A concrete groover

When you have all the tools needed, here are quick steps to a quality finish on concrete:

• Spreading the concrete: Using your square shovel, push and pull the concrete into the desired areas.
• Screeding the concrete: Remove any excess concrete and use a straight board or screed to bring the concrete’s surface to proper grade.
• Floating the surface: To fill voids and fill ridges, use a darby to slightly embed the aggregate.
• Edging the slab: When all the bleed water is gone, make clean round edges around the perimeter of the slab with an edger.
• Grooving in the joints: Use a grooving tool to prevent unwanted cracks.
• Troweling the surface: If you want a broom finish, you can skip this step. But if you’re looking for a hard, smooth, and dense surface, use a Fresno to trowel the surface.