LOCATION: Just south of Franklin Park Conservatory off Livingston Road, Columbus, Ohio
PROJECT TYPE: Full commercial exterior paint on a 280,000 sq ft, 3-story building. Trim installation, caulking, and Sherwin-Williams Emerald coating applied from boom lifts. Completed in one week, mid-December 2019.
TRADES: Commercial Exterior Painting | Trim Installation | Boom Lift Access
Trim, Caulking & Full Exterior Coating on a 3-Story Building
- Installed exterior trim on the full building perimeter to complete the facade details before caulking and painting.
- Caulked all seams, joints, and transitions across the building exterior to seal the envelope and create clean paint lines.
- Painted the full 280,000 sq ft exterior using Sherwin-Williams Emerald for premium coverage, adhesion, and long-term UV and moisture protection on a large commercial surface.
- Worked from boom lifts to access all three stories, including upper-level walls, fascia, and trim details that required aerial positioning for safe, complete coverage.
- Completed the entire project in one week to beat the weather window before Christmas 2019.
280,000 SQ FT in One Week, Mid-December
- A 280,000 sq ft exterior in mid-December required aggressive daily production targets and careful weather monitoring. The crew maintained pace through the full week to complete the scope before conditions turned.
- Boom lifts were positioned and repositioned throughout each day to maintain continuous access across all three elevations. Efficient lift staging was critical to hitting the one-week timeline on a building this size.
- Sherwin-Williams Emerald was specified for its self-priming formula, moisture resistance, and ability to perform under the tight application windows available in December weather.
- The building is located in a visible corridor near Franklin Park Conservatory, so finish quality and clean lines were essential for a high-traffic commercial property.
Largest Single-Building Exterior in the PaintWerks Portfolio
PaintWerks delivered a complete exterior paint finish on one of the largest single-building projects in the company’s portfolio. All 280,000 sq ft of exterior surface were trimmed, caulked, and coated with Sherwin-Williams Emerald in a single one-week mobilization. The building exterior went from worn and inconsistent to a clean, uniform finish across all three stories. This project demonstrates PaintWerks’ capacity for large-scale commercial painting with tight deadlines and aerial access requirements.
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Commercial Exterior Painting Questions
How do you paint a 3-story commercial building?
Multi-story commercial exterior painting requires boom lifts for safe, efficient access to upper elevations. Lifts are repositioned throughout each day to maintain continuous coverage across all sides of the building. Staging, material supply, and crew rotation are planned to maximize daily production while keeping quality consistent from ground level to the roofline. PaintWerks has the equipment and crew depth to handle buildings of this scale. Call 614-582-4227 for a free estimate on your commercial property.
Can you paint a commercial building in winter?
Yes, with the right products and conditions. Most exterior coatings need air and surface temps above 35 to 50 degrees with no rain in the forecast. Sherwin-Williams Emerald can be applied in lower temps than standard paints, which is why it was specified for this mid-December project. We monitor weather hourly and do not apply finish coats if conditions are not right. Tight winter windows mean aggressive scheduling, which is how PaintWerks completed this 280,000 sq ft building in one week before Christmas.
How much does commercial exterior painting cost in Columbus?
Commercial exterior painting costs depend on building size, height, surface condition, access requirements, and coating system. Multi-story buildings that require boom lifts cost more than single-story properties. Surface prep, trim work, and caulking factor into the scope. PaintWerks provides detailed written estimates that break down every line item. We carry full general liability and workers comp and provide COIs on request for property managers and building owners. See our full commercial painting services or call 614-582-4227.
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