Apartment Painting — Huron, Tuscola & Sanilac Counties
Commercial painting is interior and exterior coatings work for businesses — offices, retail, restaurants, churches, warehouses, multi-unit — scheduled around operating hours and specced with high-traffic-durability coatings.
Why apartment painting projects fail
The failure modes we see most often across the Thumb — and how we prevent each one on every project.
- Residential-grade paint on commercial walls — scuffs and burnishes inside 12 months.
- No surface profile on previously coated CMU or metal — early adhesion failure.
- Painting during business hours — fumes, masking, and rushed prep destroy the result.
Surface preparation we perform
Prep is the largest single driver of coating lifespan. Every step below is written into every estimate.
- Survey and document existing coatings and substrates
- After-hours / weekend scheduling and floor + fixture protection
- Profile metal (sanding or solvent wipe) before DTM application
- Power-wash exterior CMU and patch with elastomeric patch
Products we specify
We quote products we understand, explain the tradeoffs, and document the selected system in writing.
- Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 — workhorse interior commercial wall paint
- Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM — direct-to-metal acrylic for storefronts, railings, doors
- Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP — exterior masonry/CMU coating with hairline crack bridging
What it costs
Custom by sqft and complexity. Typical Thumb office repaints run $4,000–$25,000; full commercial exteriors $8,000–$60,000+.
How long it lasts
5–8 years on high-traffic commercial walls with ProMar 200; 10-15 years on properly prepped commercial exteriors with Pro Industrial DTM and Loxon XP.
Ongoing maintenance
Quarterly scuff-touchup on high-traffic walls. Annual exterior wash. Plan a full interior repaint at year 5-7, exterior at year 10-15.
Apartment Painting — Direct Answers
What is apartment painting?
Commercial painting is interior and exterior coatings work for businesses — offices, retail, restaurants, churches, warehouses, multi-unit — scheduled around operating hours and specced with high-traffic-durability coatings.
Why does apartment painting fail?
- Residential-grade paint on commercial walls — scuffs and burnishes inside 12 months.
- No surface profile on previously coated CMU or metal — early adhesion failure.
- Painting during business hours — fumes, masking, and rushed prep destroy the result.
What does apartment painting cost?
Custom by sqft and complexity. Typical Thumb office repaints run $4,000–$25,000; full commercial exteriors $8,000–$60,000+.
What products should be used for apartment painting?
- Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 — workhorse interior commercial wall paint
- Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM — direct-to-metal acrylic for storefronts, railings, doors
- Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP — exterior masonry/CMU coating with hairline crack bridging
How long does apartment painting last?
5–8 years on high-traffic commercial walls with ProMar 200; 10-15 years on properly prepped commercial exteriors with Pro Industrial DTM and Loxon XP.
What preparation is required for apartment painting?
- Survey and document existing coatings and substrates
- After-hours / weekend scheduling and floor + fixture protection
- Profile metal (sanding or solvent wipe) before DTM application
- Power-wash exterior CMU and patch with elastomeric patch
What maintenance is needed for apartment painting?
Quarterly scuff-touchup on high-traffic walls. Annual exterior wash. Plan a full interior repaint at year 5-7, exterior at year 10-15.
Why property owners across Michigan's Thumb hire us
- Fully insured — general liability and workers' compensation on every job.
- Written scope before work begins — line-item pricing, product spec, and start date in writing.
- Prep-first process — chalking, peeling, moisture, caulk failure, minor drywall repair, and wood movement are addressed before any color goes on.
- Appointment-only office in Bad Axe — most work happens at your home, cottage, barn, or commercial building.
- Serving homes, lake cottages, cabins, barns, decks, and commercial properties across Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac counties.
Prefer a fast estimate? Call or text (989) 268-7676 with a few photos or a short walkthrough video and we can usually scope most projects the same day.