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Commercial Painters Vancouver

If you need a commercial painter in Vancouver – retail, office, restaurant, strata, or tenant improvement – this is for you. Commercial painting is a different discipline than residential. The schedule, the prep, the products, and the insurance requirements all differ.

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Office TI and retail projects
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From our Kitchener Street shop to Vancouver business districts
Commercial Painters Vancouver

Need a Commercial Painter in Vancouver?

Vancouver commercial painting splits into four broad categories. Retail and storefront repaints between leases. Office tenant improvement when a new tenant moves in. Restaurant and hospitality repaints that have to happen overnight. Strata and multi-family work where the property manager coordinates across multiple units. Each requires different scheduling, communication, and crew approach.

Every commercial job needs after-hours scheduling, low-VOC products, and tight communication with the property owner or manager.

We painted a 4,200 sq ft Mount Pleasant office tenant improvement last fall. New tenant moving in over a weekend, walls had to be done before furniture delivery Monday morning. Friday 6pm start: containment, prime, two coats Benjamin Moore Aura in Pale Oak. Three crew, two nights, finished Sunday 4pm. Tenant moved furniture Monday. $4,800 for the full TI repaint.

That is the kind of commercial work Vancouver businesses need. We do commercial interior painting, commercial exterior, and commercial epoxy floors across every Vancouver business district.

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What We Find Here

Why Vancouver Commercial Painting is Different

Retail and storefront painting is the most time-sensitive commercial work. Stores cannot close for a week. We typically work after-hours (6pm-2am) or overnight so the storefront is back to normal for opening. Low-VOC products so air quality is acceptable in the morning. Cut and roll, fast cure formulas for tight turnaround.

  • High-end finishes that show every mistake.Engineered hardwood, stone counters, designer fixtures. If you nick a baseboard or leave a paint drip, the owner notices. We cover everything before touching a brush.
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with tight cut lines.The defining challenge of Vancouver condos. You cant tape glass properly so the cut lines have to be steady. Our painters do this every week and it shows.
  • Building protocols that can trip up new contractors.Cambie Corridor requires elevator bookings up to four weeks out and insurance documentation filed before work starts. We know the process and handle all of it.
  • Warehouse lofts with exposed brick and timber.The Main Street buildings like Mount Pleasant office TI have elements you cant just mask over. You cut in around exposed brick carefully. We have painted in six units at Mount Pleasant office TI alone.
  • Pre-sale timelines that dont move.Listing date is listing date. We schedule and deliver. A Mount Pleasant unit we painted for $4,400 sold for $23,000 over asking. The paint job was a big part of that.
Painting Services for Vancouver

Commercial Services We Offer

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Retail & Storefront Painting

Office tenant improvement (TI) is our biggest commercial category. New tenants moving in want fresh paint before furniture arrives. We coordinate with property managers, building security for after-hours access, and any other trades (flooring, electrical, plumbing) so the sequencing works. Standard 4,000-6,000 sq ft office: 2-4 nights with 2-3 crew.

  • Full repaints: walls, ceilings, trim, doors
  • Feature walls in charcoal, navy, or deep sage
  • Precise cut lines around floor-to-ceiling glass
  • Low-VOC products only, smell matters in condos
  • Full surface protection before anything opens

Restaurants and hospitality have the tightest constraints. Health code, grease-resistant paint for kitchens, and a non-negotiable opening time. We do prep and one coat Friday night, second coat Saturday night, ready for Sunday brunch. Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 cleanable matte or Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy for kitchens.

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Office & Tenant Improvement

Strata and multi-family work means coordinating across building managers, contractors, and individual unit owners. Common areas (lobbies, hallways, parking garage), individual units, exterior building envelope. We have crews insured for strata work with $5M liability and full WCB. Per-unit quotes available for individual owners on top of common-area contracts.

  • Modern neutrals that photograph well
  • Fix scuffs, marks, and wear before listing
  • Show-ready finish on schedule
  • Often combined with drywall repair for best results

Vancouver businesses hire us because commercial requires different skills than residential. We have crews who work overnight regularly, who know strata documentation requirements, who can navigate property manager systems, and who can sequence around other trades on a TI.

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Restaurant & Hospitality

Most commercial paint jobs happen after-hours or overnight. We schedule our crews for 6pm-2am or 11pm-7am depending on your business hours. After-hours rates apply (15-25% premium) but it is standard for commercial work because you cannot close for paint.

  • Careful cutting-in around exposed brick without masking it
  • High ceiling work with proper scaffolding where needed
  • Industrial aesthetic preserved while modernizing paint
  • Mount Pleasant office TI on Mainland, six units painted, we know the building

Low-VOC formulas only for occupied commercial spaces. Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa for high-humidity environments. Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC for offices. Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Acrylic for retail and high-traffic. Customers walking back into the space the next morning need clean air, not paint fumes.

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Strata, Multi-Family & Property Management

Strata-approved crews carry $5M liability insurance and full WCB. We provide insurance certificates to property managers on request. WorkSafe BC compliant. Background checks on every crew member for properties that require it. Strata documentation and proof of work for property managers.

  • Contractor coordination on timeline
  • Designer colour matching if needed
  • Premium finishes that match renovation quality
  • Clean execution that doesnt undo the contractors work
Why Vancouver Calls Us

Why Vancouver Businesses Choose Us

After-Hours & Overnight Crews

Two-year workmanship warranty on every commercial job. If the finish fails within two years from prep failure or product issue, we come back and fix it free. Excludes tenant damage, deliberate vandalism, and exterior work damaged by adjacent construction.

Low-VOC for Occupied Spaces

Office tenant improvement (4,000-6,000 sq ft): $4,800-$8,400. Retail storefront repaint: $2,800-$5,400. Restaurant interior (no kitchen): $3,200-$6,400. Restaurant kitchen with epoxy paint: $4,400-$7,800. Strata common areas (lobby, hallways): $4,800-$12,800 depending on size.

Strata-Approved Crews & Insurance

After-hours work adds 15-25%. Multi-night projects often qualify for volume discount (5-10%). Strata building envelope (exterior paint multiple storeys): $80-$160 per linear foot. Tenant improvement quotes can be structured per-unit for property management batch work.

2-Year Workmanship Warranty

Below are nine commercial painting tips. These apply whether you hire us or any other crew. Insurance and scheduling are the two non-negotiables for commercial work.

Typical Pricing

Vancouver Commercial Price Ranges

We are at 3043 Kitchener Street in East Vancouver. Five to twenty minutes from every Vancouver business district. No travel fees anywhere in Vancouver for commercial work.

Condo Type
Typical Size
Timeline
Typical Range
Studio
450 to 550 sq ft
2 to 3 days
$2,800 to $3,800
One-bedroom
600 to 800 sq ft
3 to 4 days
$3,500 to $5,000
Two-bedroom
900 to 1,200 sq ft
4 to 5 days
$4,500 to $6,500
Penthouse or large unit
1,300 to 1,800 sq ft
5 to 7 days
$6,000 to $9,000
Warehouse loft (high ceilings)
Varies
4 to 6 days
$5,400 to $7,200
Getting Here

9 Commercial Painting Tips Worth Knowing

We provide commercial painting across every Vancouver district including downtown, East Vancouver, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, and the West Side.

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3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3E8

(778) 960-9619

We come to your business, look at the scope, talk through scheduling, and give you a firm number.

Pro Tips From 6 Years of Vancouver Commercial Work

9 Commercial Painting Tips Worth Knowing

  1. Schedule after-hours or overnight. Most commercial spaces cannot close for paint. 6pm-2am or overnight crews are standard.
  2. Confirm $5M insurance and WCB. Strata and property managers require it. Get certificates in writing before the job starts.
  3. Use low-VOC formulas only. Customers walk back in the next morning. Standard paint smells linger 24-48 hours.
  4. Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial for kitchens. Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy. FDA-approved for incidental food contact, cleanable with degreaser.
  5. Coordinate with other trades on TI projects. Paint goes on after drywall and trim, before flooring. Sequencing matters.
  6. After-hours rate is 15-25% premium. Build that into your budget. It is the cost of not closing the business.
  7. Strata jobs need documentation. Insurance certificates, work orders, sign-offs from property managers. Keep paper trail.
  8. Test paint on a small area first for retail. Store lighting affects how the colour reads. Cool white LED makes warm colours look orange.
  9. Get a written 2-year warranty. Workmanship and product. Strata especially requires written warranty for property manager records.
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does commercial painting cost in Vancouver? +

Office TI 4,000-6,000 sq ft: $4,800-$8,400. Retail storefront: $2,800-$5,400. Restaurant interior: $3,200-$6,400. Restaurant kitchen with epoxy: $4,400-$7,800. Strata common areas: $4,800-$12,800. Real Vancouver ranges. After-hours adds 15-25%.

Do you work after-hours or overnight? +

Yes. Most commercial paint jobs happen after-hours or overnight to avoid disrupting business operations. We schedule 6pm-2am or 11pm-7am depending on your hours. After-hours rates apply (15-25% premium) but it is standard for commercial work.

What paint do you use for commercial spaces? +

Low-VOC formulas only for occupied commercial. Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa for high-humidity. Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC for offices. Pro Industrial Acrylic for retail and high-traffic. Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy for restaurant kitchens.

Are you insured for strata and commercial work? +

Yes. $5M liability insurance and full WCB coverage. We provide insurance certificates to property managers on request. WorkSafe BC compliant. Background checks on crew members for properties that require it. Strata-approved documentation provided.

How long does a typical commercial paint job take? +

Office TI 4,000-6,000 sq ft: 2-4 nights with 2-3 crew. Retail storefront: 1-2 nights. Restaurant interior: 2 nights with cure between. Strata common areas: 5-10 days depending on building size. We sequence around other trades on TI jobs to avoid delays.

Do you do restaurant kitchens with grease-resistant paint? +

Yes. Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy for kitchen walls. Hard, cleanable, FDA-approved for incidental food contact, washable with degreaser. Standard for Vancouver restaurant health code compliance.

Can you coordinate with other trades on tenant improvement? +

Yes. We work alongside flooring, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing on TI projects. We sequence so paint goes on after drywall and trim, before flooring. We coordinate with property managers on building access and trade scheduling.

Do you do exterior building envelope on multi-storey? +

Yes. Commercial exterior building envelope: $80-$160 per linear foot depending on building height and access. We use scaffolding or swing-stage for buildings over 3 storeys. Insurance and WCB compliance required. Strata-approved.

Do you warranty commercial paint jobs? +

Two-year workmanship warranty on every commercial job. If the finish fails within two years from prep failure or product issue, we come back and fix it free. Excludes tenant damage, deliberate vandalism, exterior work damaged by adjacent construction.

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