Commercial Trim & Baseboard Painting Vancouver
If your Vancouver commercial space needs trim, baseboards, door frames, or crown molding repainted, this is for you. Commercial trim takes harder abuse than residential because of high foot traffic, rolling carts, freight moves, and constant cleaning.
Need Commercial Trim, Baseboards, or Door Frames Painted?
Vancouver commercial trim takes a beating that residential trim does not. Office baseboards get hit by rolling chair feet and vacuum heads at 5x the frequency of homes. Retail trim takes shopping cart bumps, restocking carts, and customer foot traffic. Restaurant trim gets grease splash and constant cleaning. Door frames get kicked, scraped by stretchers, banged by elbows carrying coffee. Commercial trim paint needs to handle all of this and look fresh between tenant turnovers.
Every commercial trim job needs Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Hybrid Enamel and after-hours scheduling.
We repainted trim in a 5,200 sq ft Vancouver SaaS office last winter. New tenant moving in, walls had been done by a previous crew but the trim was scuffed throughout. We pulled baseboards where possible, filled all dings with wood filler, sanded smooth, primed with Stix bonding primer, sprayed three coats of Benjamin Moore Advance in semi-gloss on doors and casings, brushed baseboards by hand for sharp cut lines. Three nights, after-hours. $4,800 total. Trim looked factory-fresh for the new tenant.
That is the kind of commercial trim work tenant improvement projects need. We pair commercial trim with commercial interior painting and commercial wall repair as one project.
Why Commercial Trim Takes Heavier Abuse
Office trim refresh is our biggest commercial trim category. Baseboards, door casings, window frames, crown molding (in Class A spaces), and door frames all get prepped and recoated. For high-volume offices, we pull baseboards where possible for faster turnaround and better finish (back-side gets primed too). After-hours so the office stays operational.
- 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 SaaS office have elements you cant just mask over. You cut in around exposed brick carefully. We have painted in six units at Mount Pleasant SaaS office 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.
Commercial Trim Services
Office Trim Refresh
Retail and restaurant trim gets specialty treatment. Retail trim near customer touch points (counters, checkout, fitting rooms) needs hardest-finish Advance for fingerprint and bump resistance. Restaurant trim near service stations needs grease-resistant Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy. Both need to dry overnight so the business reopens on time.
- 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
Door frames and casings see the highest abuse in any commercial space. We mask hardware (lever sets, deadbolts, kick plates), sand to remove gloss and dings, fill any kick marks or scratches with wood filler, prime bare wood with Stix, two coats of Advance semi-gloss. Door frame paint should never be flat because flat shows every fingerprint within a month.
Retail & Restaurant Trim
Crown molding and architectural trim in Class A commercial spaces needs proper scaffold or ladder access. Most Class A offices have 9-12 ft ceilings with intricate crown that catches dust. We vacuum and dust first, then brush by hand for sharp cut lines against ceilings and walls. Advance semi-gloss for durability.
- 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 for commercial trim because we know commercial trim takes 5x the abuse and needs the right product and technique to last between tenant turnovers.
Door Frames & Casings
Every commercial trim line is brushed by hand using a 2.5 inch Purdy XL Glide angled sash brush. Sharp cut lines against walls and ceilings without tape, which is faster than masking and gives a cleaner finish than spray-and-mask. Brush technique is harder to find in commercial crews because it takes more skill than spray.
- 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 SaaS office on Mainland, six units painted, we know the building
Benjamin Moore Advance is our only commercial trim paint. Cures hard within 30 days, holds up to kicks, rolling carts, freight bumps, and degreaser cleaning. Wall paints stay soft for months and chip within 6 months in high-traffic commercial. Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Hybrid Enamel is our backup when Advance is backordered.
Crown Molding & Architectural Trim
Most commercial trim jobs happen after-hours so the business stays operational. We have permanent after-hours crews. After-hours rates apply (15-25% premium) but is standard for commercial work because closing for paint is not an option.
- 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 Businesses Choose Us
Brushed by Hand for Sharp Lines
Property manager documentation includes written scope, insurance certificates, written progress updates each night, and final walk-through sign-off. Standard for every commercial trim project.
Benjamin Moore Advance for Commercial Durability
Office trim refresh (4,000-8,000 sq ft): $2,400-$5,800. Larger office (8,000-15,000 sq ft): $4,800-$10,800. Retail trim refresh: $1,800-$4,800. Restaurant trim with grease-resistant: $2,400-$5,200. Strata common area trim: $2,400-$8,400.
After-Hours Crews
After-hours adds 15-25%. Weekend adds 20-30%. Per door frame (set of casings + jamb): $80-$180. Per linear foot of crown molding: $8-$18. Architectural details (corbels, ceiling medallions): custom quote. Pull-and-reinstall baseboards saves 5-10% on labour versus mask-in-place.
Property Manager Documentation
Below are nine commercial trim painting tips from six years of Vancouver office, retail, restaurant, and strata trim work. Hand-brush technique and Advance product are the two things crews most often skip.
Vancouver Commercial Trim Price Ranges
We are at 3043 Kitchener Street in East Vancouver. Five to twenty minutes from every Vancouver commercial property. No travel fees anywhere in Vancouver for commercial trim work.
9 Commercial Trim Painting Tips
We provide commercial trim painting across every Vancouver district including downtown, East Vancouver, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, and the West Side.
Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters
3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3E8
We come to your facility, count linear footage and door frames, coordinate with your PM, and give you a firm number in writing.
9 Commercial Trim Painting Tips
- Benjamin Moore Advance only. Commercial trim takes 5x the abuse of residential. Wall paints chip within 6 months in high-traffic.
- Brush by hand, do not spray. Purdy XL Glide 2.5 inch angled sash. Sharp cut lines without tape.
- Semi-gloss minimum. Flat trim shows every fingerprint in commercial within 30 days. Semi-gloss wipes clean.
- Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy for restaurant zones. Service stations and kitchen edges need grease-resistance. Wipes clean with degreaser.
- Pull baseboards when possible. Faster than masking and back-side gets primed too. Saves 5-10% on labour.
- Schedule after-hours from the start. Daytime trim work disrupts business. 6pm-6am or weekends is standard.
- Stix bonding primer on glossy surfaces. Regular primer slides off existing high-gloss factory finishes. Bonding primer locks in.
- Cure 30 days for full hardness. Trim is usable in 24 hours but full cure takes 30 days. Be gentle with door slams in week one.
- Get a written 2-year warranty. Property managers require written warranty for property file. Workmanship and product covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does commercial trim painting cost in Vancouver? +
Office trim refresh (4,000-8,000 sq ft): $2,400-$5,800. Larger office (8,000-15,000 sq ft): $4,800-$10,800. Retail trim refresh: $1,800-$4,800. Restaurant grease-resistant: $2,400-$5,200. Strata common area trim: $2,400-$8,400. After-hours adds 15-25%, weekend 20-30%.
What trim paint do you use for commercial? +
Benjamin Moore Advance only for commercial trim. Cures hard within 30 days, holds up to kicks, rolling carts, freight bumps, and degreaser cleaning. Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Hybrid Enamel as backup when Advance is unavailable. Never wall paint on commercial trim – chips within 6 months.
Do you brush or spray commercial trim? +
Brush by hand every time using Purdy XL Glide 2.5 inch angled sash. Sharp cut lines against walls and ceilings without tape, faster than masking everything, cleaner finish than spray-and-mask. Brush technique is harder to find in commercial crews because it takes more skill.
Do you do restaurant trim with grease-resistant paint? +
Yes. Restaurant trim near service stations and kitchen edges needs grease-resistant Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy. Wipes clean with degreaser, holds up to grease splash. Standard Advance semi-gloss for dining-room-only trim. We use what each zone needs.
Do you do crown molding in Class A commercial? +
Yes. Class A offices typically have 9-12 ft ceilings with intricate crown molding that catches dust. We vacuum and dust first, scaffold or ladder access, brush by hand for sharp cut lines against ceiling and walls. Advance semi-gloss for durability. Per linear foot: $8-$18.
Can you pull baseboards for faster turnaround? +
Yes when possible. Pulling baseboards is faster than masking and gives a better finish (back-side gets primed too, extending the life of the trim). Saves 5-10% on labour. Some commercial spaces have permanent baseboards (caulked to floor) where pulling is not practical – we mask in place.
Do you work after-hours on commercial trim? +
Yes, that is our default. Most commercial trim jobs happen 6pm-6am or weekends so the business stays operational. After-hours premium 15-25%. Permanent after-hours crews. Standard for commercial work because closing the business for trim paint is not viable.
What insurance and documentation do you carry? +
$5M general liability, full WCB BC coverage, WorkSafe BC compliant. Written scope, insurance certificates within 24 hours of request, written progress updates each night, final walk-through sign-off in writing. PM-grade documentation is the default.
Do you warranty commercial trim work? +
Two-year workmanship warranty on every commercial trim job. If finish chips, peels, or fails within two years from prep failure or product issue, we come back and fix it free. Excludes tenant damage, deliberate vandalism, and impact from freight or equipment.
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Areas We Serve
- Commercial Trim Vancouver | downtown office trim
- Commercial Trim Mount Pleasant | tech offices and restaurants
- Commercial Trim East Vancouver | retail and warehouse
- Commercial Trim Kitsilano | West Side retail
- All Areas We Serve | full coverage
Other Painting Services
- Interior Painting and Repairs | full repaints, feature walls, trim
- Exterior Painting and Repairs | cedar siding, stucco, wood trim
- Cabinet Refinishing | update oak to white or gray
- Wall and Ceiling Repairs | drywall, plaster, proper prep before paint
- Drywall Repair and Texturing | fix before you list or renovate
- Colour Consultation | included free with every quote
