Before taking on the important job of having your office space painted, there are some questions that should be answered about your potential Ogden painting contractor. These questions will help ensure that your office paint job is done properly by certified professionals. It will also allow you a better chance of having the highest quality products used that will keep a beautiful finish for a longer period of time. Overall, your office, business and bottom line should only work with the best office painting contractor around. This is a means to find them.

Are the painters fully insured?

Sometimes a Painter will say they are fully insured to get the contract. Make sure they provide a certificate of Liability Insurance and proof of Workers Compensation coverage. Very often contractors will pay their painters as subs to avoid paying for Insurance.

Do they have references?

An established Ogden painting contractor will have many satisfied customers. Ask to see written testimonials or ask for references with full contact information. It is also a good idea to ask for information from both recent and older customers

Do they have experience with office painting?

There are different kinds of contractors specializing in different kinds of painting. Exterior commercial or large industrial painting companies, for example, may lack knowledge of the special circumstances involved in painting office space. The everyday routine of the work space should be respected.

Do they use green paints?

These days, consumers have choices. Paint manufacturers produce green zero VOC paints that will not harm the indoor air quality of the building. Make sure your contractor is well versed and knowledgeable about safe, green products that will not fill your works pace with toxic fumes.

Can they help with color?

Branding considerations aside, there are certain colors that will make employees more comfortable at work. Ultimately that will lead to a more productive and creative workforce. Does your prospective painting contractor have a design consultant that can help with choosing the right combination of colors?

Is there a warranty?

Ask for a workmanship warranty to ensure they stand behind their work. Will they follow manufacturer’s recommendations? If they don’t, the product warranty is voided. Even more, there are painting companies that will come back to do touch-ups and even offer a maintenance service. This could be of great value.

Can they work after hours or weekends?

The least interruption to the work day routine happens when the work is done during evenings or weekends. Does the contractor have enough of a personnel pool and trained crews that are available to work weekends?

Who will move the furniture?

Sometimes there is a lot of furniture and it needs to be moved after hours. There are heavy filing cabinets, bookcases, combination desks etc. Will they move that furniture and place it back before work starts? If the move is major, do they have contacts with office moving companies?

Will they cover floors and furniture?

Carpeted floors have to be protected and furniture needs to be covered. Computer equipment has to be protected from all the dust created from preparation work and sanding. Consideration needs to be given to working around wires and network cables.

Who will clean up?

Office buildings usually have their regular cleaning staff that do a good job taking care of the facility every night. When a major project such as painting or wall repairs happens, the mess can be significant. That type of workload can be very taxing to usually very busy cleaning personnel. Have it in writing that the paint contractor will clean all construction mess and dust.

If your prospective Ogden painting contractor can answer these questions to your liking, you have found a quality professional to work with.

Color has been proven to have a psychological effect on people which will, in turn, inadvertently affect your employee’s productivity. Warm colors, for example, are known to offer comfort, which could be a useful tool in a work environment. Other paint colors promote peacefulness and stability. Some colors, or color combinations, can even stimulate creative thinking.

Productivity can mean different things to different Ogden business owners. If images of workers moving at a blazing speed across the shop floor is what you have in mind, the color of the walls may not do anything to change productivity for you. Creating a comfortable work space for employees by using color as a tool, is a more realistic expectation. The existing lighting, artificial or natural, combined with colors that enhance the light will ultimately create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

Other factors to consider are the decor elements, such as carpeting, furniture and window dressings. By creating a well integrated and uniform theme with your design you more effectively mold the desired environment. It is safe to assume that comfortable and happy employees will always be more productive.

When designing rooms such as classrooms and meeting rooms, very strong and contrasting tones may interfere with concentration. This does not necessarily mean that only boring and bland tones and colors will work in these areas. Calm and cool paint colors can be used to promote clear thinking, creativity and planning. Such colors can be light sage greens, even clean beiges (not muddy). Clean, cool and light blues can also be used thoughtfully to help the creative mind.

In executive offices and boardrooms, strong paint colors such as burgundy, royal blue or brown can be used to state authority, promote respect and loyalty. There are circumstances where space, size of the rooms and lighting will not allow for the strong colors. The alternative is to use these colors on highlight walls, bulkheads, columns and sometimes doors, door frames and trim.

Sometimes the workplace is also where customers interact with the company. In these cases, your design theme must accommodate your employees as well as your customers. Branding considerations, marketing decisions and how it affects the buying habits of the consumer will likely also be taken into account.

In conclusion, the primary question always is: “what do you want paint color to do?” After a clear understanding is evident and expectations are realistic, choosing the workplace colors can be a rewarding experience that most employees can participate in. The ability to have a say and influence on the paint colors at work can be a powerful morale booster. And of course the jokes and light-hearted suggestions about the new pink, lilac or lime-green decor will last for days to come.