Detroit's commercial buildings range from brick storefronts on Michigan, Gratiot and Livernois to offices, churches and apartment blocks. The work has to fit around customers, staff or tenants. Tell us your hours and which areas can close, and we will plan the job and the schedule in the quote.
Commercial painting in Detroit covers a wide mix of buildings: brick storefronts on Michigan Avenue, Gratiot, Grand River and Livernois, offices, restaurants, churches, small industrial spaces and apartment buildings. Many are old, with plaster, tin or open ceilings, tall walls and layers of earlier paint. We look at the surfaces, how the space is used and how much wear the finish will take before recommending products and sheens. A walk through the building with you comes first.
The plan matters as much as the paint. A business needs to stay open and tenants need to live in their homes, so the work is phased area by area and scheduled around your hours. Tell us when each space can be closed and for how long. The quote sets out the scope, the products, the sequence and the expected length of the job, so staff and tenants can be told in advance.
Rules differ from house painting. Buildings built before 1978 with apartments or child care fall under federal lead-safe work rules when old paint is disturbed. Detroit rentals built before 1978 need lead inspection reports for the city's Certificate of Compliance. Signs, awnings and anything set up on a public sidewalk are regulated separately from paint, and buildings in local historic districts need Historic District Commission approval for new exterior colors.
Commercial painting in Detroit: common questions
Can my business stay open during painting?
In most cases, yes. The work is phased area by area and planned around your hours. Tell us your schedule and we will say what we can offer for your job.
Do you repaint apartments between tenants?
Yes. Turnover repaints go fastest when the same color and sheen are used in every unit. We can quote several units together.
Do I need a permit to paint my storefront in Detroit?
Paint alone rarely needs a building permit. Signs, awnings and sidewalk set-ups are regulated separately, and historic district buildings need color approval. Check with BSEED.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We walk the job and measure.
- Written quote: Prep, paint and price in writing.
- Prep & protect: We cover floors and furniture, repair and prime surfaces.
- Paint & walk-through: Two coats, clean lines, full clean-up and a final walk-through.