10 Things You Can Spray to Transform the Exterior of a Commercial Building

Professional commercial spray coating can transform a wide range of exterior surfaces, helping businesses refresh their premises, modernise their colour scheme and create a more professional appearance.

From industrial cladding and steelwork to doors and fascias, there are many parts of a commercial building that can potentially be given a new lease of life through professional spray finishing.

Here are 10 surfaces that could make a significant difference to the appearance of your property.

1. Commercial Cladding

Cladding is one of the most noticeable parts of a commercial building, so faded or outdated panels can have a big impact on its overall appearance. Where the existing cladding is suitable for spraying, professional coating can provide an opportunity to refresh the surface or completely change its colour.

This can be particularly useful for industrial units, warehouses, offices and other commercial properties that need a modern exterior without replacing the existing cladding.

From tired and faded to fresh and contemporary, changing the colour of the cladding can completely transform a building.

2. Steelwork and Frames

Steel frames and external metalwork can become weathered over time, particularly when exposed to the elements. Professional spray coating can refresh suitable steel surfaces, giving them a clean and consistent finish. This can be especially effective when steelwork is being coordinated with a new colour scheme for the rest of the building.

3. External Doors

Commercial and industrial doors can take a lot of wear and tear. Rather than replacing doors simply because their colour has faded or no longer suits the building, spraying can provide an alternative way to refresh their appearance. Changing the colour of external doors can also be a simple way to introduce your company's branding or create a more modern look.

4. Fascias

Fascias might not be the first thing you think about when refreshing a commercial property, but they can make a noticeable difference to the finished appearance. Faded or dated fascias can be professionally resprayed to complement the building's new colour scheme. When combined with freshly sprayed cladding and other exterior features, this can help create a much more cohesive finish.

5. Roller Shutters

Roller shutters are common on industrial units, warehouses, retail premises and trade counters. Constant exposure to weather and everyday use can leave them looking worn. Where suitable, professional spray coating can refresh the appearance of roller shutters and bring them in line with the rest of the property. A simple colour change can make an otherwise dated entrance look considerably more modern.

6. Aluminium Surfaces

Many commercial buildings feature aluminium components throughout their exterior. Frames, doors, shop fronts and other aluminium surfaces can sometimes be professionally refinished rather than replaced. This can be particularly useful when a business wants to modernise an existing property or bring different exterior elements together under one colour scheme.

7. Shop Fronts

Your shop front is often the first part of your business that customers see. A faded or outdated shop front can make a property look tired, even when the interior has been completely renovated. Professional spray finishing can provide a way to update the appearance and introduce new colours as part of a wider rebrand or refurbishment. For businesses changing their branding, this can help create a stronger connection between the physical premises and the company's identity.

8. Canopies and External Features

Canopies and other architectural features can also contribute to the overall appearance of a commercial property. If these elements have become faded or no longer complement the building, refreshing their colour can help tie the exterior together. Coordinating smaller features with the main cladding or building colour can make the finished project look much more considered.

9. Signage Surrounds and Branding Features

When a business rebrands, changing the signage isn't always enough. If the surrounding surfaces still reflect the previous branding, the new identity can feel disconnected from the building. Suitable signage surrounds, panels and other branding features can potentially be refinished to complement new corporate colours and create a consistent appearance across the property.

10. Other Suitable Commercial Surfaces

Every commercial property is different, and there are many surfaces that may be suitable for professional spray coating. Depending on the material, condition and requirements of the project, this could include a variety of commercial and industrial components. If you're unsure whether something can be sprayed, it's always worth asking a professional.

Transform More Than Just One Surface

One of the biggest advantages of commercial spray coating is that you're not limited to refreshing a single feature.

For example, an industrial unit could have:

Cladding → refreshed in a new colour

Steelwork → coordinated with the cladding

Doors → updated to complement the new colour scheme

Fascias → refreshed for a consistent finish

Together, these changes can make an existing building look significantly different without the need for a complete refurbishment.

Why Spray Instead of Replace?

For suitable surfaces, spraying can provide an alternative to removing and replacing existing materials. This can be particularly valuable when the existing components are still in good condition but their appearance has become dated, faded or unsuitable for a company's current branding. It can also help businesses achieve a significant visual transformation while potentially reducing the disruption associated with larger replacement projects. The suitability of spraying will always depend on the surface, its condition and the requirements of the project.

Refresh Your Commercial Property With Newlook

At Newlook Protective Coatings, we provide professional spray coating solutions for commercial and industrial properties.

From commercial cladding and steelwork to doors, fascias and other suitable surfaces, our aim is to help businesses refresh existing materials and transform the appearance of their premises.

Whether you're rebranding, modernising an industrial unit or simply giving a tired exterior a fresh new look, we'd be happy to discuss your project.

Have a commercial surface that needs a refresh?

Get in touch with Newlook Protective Coatings today to discuss your requirements and request a free, no-obligation quotation.