LOCATION: Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio
PROJECT TYPE: Full shell-to-finish commercial tenant buildout at one of Central Ohio’s premier retail centers. Metal stud framing, drywall, painting, and large-format herringbone tile flooring.
TRADES: Metal Stud Framing | Commercial Drywall | Commercial Interior Painting | Commercial Tile | Tenant Buildout
Shell-to-Finish Framing, Drywall, Paint & Herringbone Tile
- Installed metal stud framing throughout the space to build out the interior layout per tenant specifications, including partition walls, soffits, and bulkheads.
- Hung and finished commercial drywall on all framed walls and ceiling details, including taping, mudding, and sanding to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
- Completed all interior painting on walls, ceilings, and trim throughout the retail space for a clean, consistent finish.
- Installed large-format herringbone tile flooring throughout the space, requiring tight tolerances and clean transitions at all edges and thresholds.
- Completed finish carpentry details and all final detailing to deliver a turnkey retail space ready for fixtures and merchandise.
Building Inside an Active Retail Center
- This was a complete shell-to-finish buildout in a high-traffic retail center. Every trade from framing through final paint was handled by PaintWerks as a single-source contractor.
- The herringbone tile pattern required precise layout and careful alignment across the full floor area. Any drift in spacing compounds over distance, so the layout was checked and adjusted continuously during installation.
- Working inside an active retail center required coordinating material deliveries, dust control, and noise around neighboring tenants and mall hours.
- All work followed tenant improvement specifications for the Easton Town Center property, including commercial-grade materials and finishes throughout.
Turnkey Retail Space at Easton Town Center
PaintWerks delivered a turnkey retail space at one of Central Ohio’s premier shopping destinations. The empty shell was transformed into a polished, high-end environment with clean framing, smooth drywall, precision tile work, and a professional paint finish throughout. The space was turned over ready for fixtures and merchandise with no outstanding punch list items. This project demonstrates PaintWerks’ ability to handle multi-trade commercial buildouts from start to finish under a single contract.
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Commercial Buildout & Tenant Improvement Questions
What is a tenant buildout?
A tenant buildout (also called a tenant improvement or TI) is the process of converting an empty shell or existing commercial space into a finished, move-in-ready environment for a specific tenant. That typically includes metal stud framing, drywall, painting, flooring, ceiling work, and coordination with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. PaintWerks handles the core trades in-house so the buildout stays on one schedule with one point of contact. Call 614-582-4227 for a free estimate.
How long does a commercial tenant buildout take?
It depends on the size and scope. A basic office or retail buildout under 3,000 square feet can be completed in 2 to 4 weeks. Larger spaces with custom finishes, specialty flooring, and complex layouts run 4 to 8 weeks or longer. The biggest delays usually come from permit timelines, material lead times, and coordination gaps between trades. PaintWerks keeps framing, drywall, painting, and flooring under one roof to eliminate handoff delays between trades.
Do you work in occupied retail centers?
Yes. Working in active retail environments like Easton Town Center requires coordination around neighboring tenants, mall hours, noise restrictions, and delivery windows. We manage dust containment, material staging, and debris removal to minimize impact on surrounding businesses. Deliveries and loud work are scheduled during off-hours when possible. PaintWerks has completed buildouts at Easton and other high-traffic commercial properties across Columbus. Call 614-582-4227 to discuss your project.
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