Commercial Painting

Commercial painting in New Brunswick serves a wide range of properties — from downtown Moncton retail storefronts and Fredericton office buildings to Saint John industrial facilities and multi-unit apartment buildings across the province. Commercial projects differ fundamentally from residential work in scale, scheduling, surface types, and regulatory requirements. NB commercial painters must carry full WorkSafeNB coverage, meet WHMIS requirements for chemical handling, and often work around occupied spaces where dust control, odour management, and safety barriers are essential. Many commercial paint jobs in NB are scheduled during off-hours — evenings, weekends, and holidays — to minimize disruption to tenants, customers, and employees. Commercial interior painting typically involves larger wall areas with higher ceilings, requiring specialized equipment like boom lifts, scaffolding, and commercial-grade spray systems that deliver consistent coverage at production speed. Surface preparation in commercial buildings often includes repairing drywall damage from tenant fit-ups, removing decades of layered paint buildup, and addressing moisture damage in older NB commercial buildings that lack modern vapour barriers. For office and retail spaces, expect to pay $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot of wall area for professional commercial painting, including preparation and two coats. Warehouse and industrial spaces are typically less per square foot ($1 to $2) due to simpler finishes, though the total area is much larger. Multi-unit residential buildings — apartment complexes, condos, and social housing — are a major segment of commercial painting in NB, with hallway, common area, and unit turnover painting running $2,000 to $5,000 per unit depending on size and condition. Commercial exterior painting follows the same Maritime climate constraints as residential — the short NB painting season between May and October requires careful scheduling, and coatings must be rated for industrial exposure, UV resistance, and adhesion to masonry, metal, and commercial cladding materials. For property managers and business owners, maintaining a professional painted appearance directly affects tenant retention, customer impressions, and property value.

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