Commercial Painting Contractors Cape Town | Office Painters Cape Town

No.1 Commercial Painters in Cape Town

Specialists in office parks, retail centres, warehouses, schools, hospitals, hotels and body corporates. We deliver neat, durable finishes with clear scopes, safety files, insured crews and minimal disruption — including after-hours and weekend work.

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Trusted Products & Methods for Commercial Environments

We specify systems suited to Cape Town’s coastal UV, wind and humidity, with attention to surface prep, film build and life-cycle cost. Using leading brands like Plascon, Dulux, Prominent Paints, Sika, Hamilton’s and Jotun ensures consistent quality and local technical support.

Why Cape Town Property Managers Choose Us

Project Management: Dedicated site supervisor, daily progress reports, and stakeholder updates. Zoned/floor sequencing keeps tenants trading.
Safety & Compliance: Full OHS safety file, method statements, risk assessments, inductions and PPE. Rope access available for façades.
After-Hours Scheduling: Night shifts and weekends to minimise disruption. Low-odour, fast-dry coatings for hand-back each morning.
Specification-Driven: Substrate-matched systems: anti-alkali primers, corrosion control, elastomerics, hygienic coatings where specified.
Insured & Transparent: Public liability, contractor’s all-risk, and written workmanship guarantees. Clear, itemised quotations.
Neat Sites, Happy Tenants: Protection of floors, furniture and stock; dust control; daily clean-downs; safety signage and cordons.

Commercial & Industrial Painting Services

Office Painting & Corporate Spaces

Floor-by-floor programmes for occupied buildings. Low-VOC interior systems, acoustic ceilings, partitions, glazing trims and joinery. Brand-aligned feature walls and way-finding colours.

Retail Shops, Malls & Restaurants

Fast track fit-outs and refreshes. Out-of-hours shifts, odour-controlled systems, anti-scuff enamels and hygiene-friendly back-of-house coatings.

Warehouses, Logistics & Industrial

High-build acrylics and epoxy/polyurethane systems where specified. Structural steel anti-corrosion, loading docks, line marking and safety colour coding. Airless application for speed and uniformity.

Schools, Universities & Public Buildings

Term-break programmes, anti-bacterial and scrubbable systems for corridors and ablutions, durable exterior façades and boundary walls.

Hospitals & Clinics

Hygienic coatings for wards and theatres (where specified), low-odour products, dust control, infection-prevention protocols coordinated with facility teams.

Hotels, Apartments & Body Corporates

Façade repaints with rope access, balcony waterproofing/top-coats, parking decks, stairwells and lift lobbies. Colour boards and sample panels for trustees.

Roofs, Façades & High Access

Tiled/metal roofs: pressure wash, spot prime, double topcoat; façade crack repairs, joint sealing and elastomeric membranes for hairline movement.

Waterproofing & Damp Repairs

Parapets, planters, copings and balcony falls corrected, compatible membranes, and breathable exterior systems to manage moisture egress.

Specialist Coatings

Food-safe and hygienic systems
Anti-graffiti and anti-microbial coatings
Floor epoxies and PU with slip-resistance ratings
Intumescent (applied via approved specialists)

Our Process for Commercial Projects

Consult & Site Audit: Scope review, substrate inspection, moisture readings, access planning.
Specification & Quote: Itemised proposal with paint system, programme, method statements and exclusions.
Safety File & Induction: Risk assessment, permits, OHS compliance, toolbox talks.
Protection & Prep: Masking, cordons, signage. Clean, repair, fill, sand, prime — the key to longevity.
Application: Brush/roller/airless methods to correct film builds. Daily QC checks and photo logs.
Handover & Warranty: Snag list, touch-ups, labelled tins for maintenance and written guarantee.

Health, Safety & Compliance

OHS Aligned: Comprehensive safety file: HIRA, method statements, SDS, licences, fall-arrest plans, scaffold and MEWP certifications as required.

Public & Tenant Safety: Isolation of work zones, barriers and signage; housekeeping protocols; emergency procedures and incident reporting.

Insurance & Guarantees: Public liability cover, contractor’s all-risk, and written workmanship guarantee. Product warranties per manufacturer spec.

Cape Town Commercial Hubs We Serve

We schedule crews across the metro: Cape Town CBD, Foreshore, Waterfront, Green Point, Paarden Eiland, Epping, Century City, Montague Gardens, Milnerton, Claremont, Bellville, Tygervalley, Somerset West, Stellenbosch and surrounds.

Typical Programmes

Office floors: phased, after-hours repaint
Retail: overnight quick-turn makeovers
Warehouses: airless spray to compress timelines
Body corporates: façade repaints & balconies

Case Studies: Recent Commercial Projects

CBD Office Tower (Occupied)

Scope: Multi-floor interior repaint (nights), boardrooms and lift lobbies.

System: Low-VOC acrylic matt; enamel trims; acoustic ceiling touch-ups.

Outcome: Zero tenant complaints; finished 3 days early.

Warehouse & Dispatch, Epping

Scope: Steel corrosion control; walls & columns; line marking.

System: Zinc-rich primer; high-build acrylic; PU line markings.

Outcome: Improved light reflectance & safety way-finding.

Retail Box, Century City

Scope: Overnight white-box and tenant colour scheme.

System: Low-odour acrylics; scuff-resistant trims.

Outcome: On programme for store opening; no odour complaints.

Commercial Painting Pricing Guide

Scope	Typical Range	Notes
Office interiors (per m²)	R55 – R95 / m²	Walls & ceilings; trims additional
Retail quick-turn (per store)	R18,000 – R60,000	After-hours crew; odour-controlled systems
Warehouse walls & steel	R65 – R120 / m²	Corrosion control affects rate
Façade repaint (per m²)	R80 – R160 / m²	Rope access / MEWP factors
Parking decks & line marking	R50 – R110 / m²	PU/epoxy systems; slip ratings on request

What Our Commercial Clients Say

“Professional crews, tidy sites and excellent communication. Tenants kept trading without disruption.”

— Facilities Manager, CBD Office Tower
“They delivered our retail refresh over two nights with zero odour complaints. Store opened on schedule.”

— Centre Manager, Century City
“Detailed safety file and rope access plan. Façade looks new and trustees are thrilled.”

— Trustee, Body Corporate, Sea Point

Commercial Painting – FAQs

Can you work after hours to avoid downtime?

Yes — nights and weekends are available. We use low-odour products and hand back clean, safe spaces each morning.

Do you provide safety files and permits?

We prepare full OHS files (HIRA, MS, SDS), arrange site inductions and coordinate permits with building management.

How do you minimise disruption in occupied buildings?

Phased programmes, floor-by-floor handovers, clear signage and daily communication with facility teams.

What brands and systems do you use?

We specify reputable brands suited to substrate and exposure (anti-alkali primers, corrosion control, elastomerics, hygienic systems where specified).

Do you handle rope access for façades?

Yes — approved rope access teams with fall-arrest plans, equipment logs and competent supervision.

What affects commercial pricing?

Substrate condition, access (height, rope/MEWP), number of coats, system type, programme speed and trading constraints.

Can you coordinate multiple contractors on site?

Yes. We integrate with fit-out and facilities schedules and can align with other trades to compress programmes.

Do you offer warranties?

Written workmanship guarantees and manufacturer warranties as per specification and site conditions.

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