Commercial painting

Keep the project clear. Keep work moving.

We plan around your staff, customers, access, equipment, and work hours.

Your property protectedClear written scopeFinal walk-through
Commercial salon interior painting project
Real Kensington Valley projectCustomer-facing commercial interior

Before work starts

The work plan fits the property.

Each area has clear access, protection, prep, coating, and handoff notes.

  • Areas and access listed
  • People and property protected
  • Work planned around operations
  • Clear handoff by area

Area by area

Simple phasing

Each part of the property can have its own work window. Price and timing follow the final written scope.

What to expect

A clear plan for active spaces.

We divide the work into steps your team can follow.

  1. 01

    Meet

    We review the surfaces, hours, people, access, and equipment.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Your written scope lists phases, protection, prep, coatings, and handoff.

  3. 03

    Do the work

    We complete the planned painting area by area.

  4. 04

    Review

    We clean up and walk through the finished scope with you.

Commercial scope control

A usable bid separates operations, surfaces, phases, and handoff.

Owners and managers need more than a coating name. The scope should show what stays open, what gets protected, how areas move, and who approves them.

Occupied operations
Customers, tenants, staff, deliveries, furniture, equipment, noise, odor, and open hours guide the work plan.
Surface schedule
Walls, ceilings, doors, trim, masonry, steel, floors, service spaces, and exteriors are listed separately.
Preparation standard
Damage, grease, dirt, loose coating, repairs, stains, moisture, and test areas are tied to each surface.
Phasing
Work can be divided by room, floor, tenant, elevation, shutdown, turnover, or agreed operating window.
Daily handoff
Completed zones, protected zones, access, cleanup, touch-ups, and the next phase can be reviewed each day.
Closeout
The final review follows the area list, approved colors, finish schedule, corrections, cleanup, and responsible contact.

Property planning

Build a plan your team can review.

A site visit turns rooms, hours, access, and finish needs into one written scope.

Property use
We note staff, customers, deliveries, furniture, equipment, and spaces that must stay open.
Areas
The scope can list offices, retail areas, guest spaces, common areas, service bays, and warehouse zones.
Condition
We review damage, dirt, old coating, repairs, moisture, and test areas before setting preparation.
Work hours
Regular hours, quiet times, closures, tenant access, and staged work can be reviewed on site.
Daily handoff
Your contact can see completed areas, protected areas, open access, and the next planned phase.
Final review
The closeout follows the written areas, touch-up review, cleanup, and agreed handoff.

Commercial products

Coating systems matched to the surface and site.

Choose a product to compare preparation, performance, suitable surfaces, and full coating details.

Metal & Adhesion Systems

Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic gallon

Direct-to-metal acrylic

Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic

Sherwin-Williams

A professional direct-to-metal acrylic coating for corrosion resistance and durable interior or exterior commercial metal finishes.

  • Direct application to many prepared metals
  • Corrosion and moisture resistance
  • Fast-drying acrylic technology
  • Interior and exterior use
Perfect forStructural steel, Metal doors & frames, Handrails, Bollards, HVAC equipment, Mechanical equipment, Exterior metal surfaces, Commercial maintenance projects, Municipal facilities, Industrial buildings
Deep DiveFull Product Details

Direct-to-metal acrylic — full details

Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic

Direct-to-Metal Protection for Commercial Steel

Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic is a professional-grade direct-to-metal coating engineered to provide exceptional corrosion resistance, long-term durability, and outstanding performance on properly prepared steel and metal surfaces. Designed for commercial, municipal, and light industrial environments, this advanced acrylic coating allows for direct application to many metal substrates, eliminating the need for a separate primer in many applications while improving efficiency without sacrificing protection.

Its advanced acrylic resin technology delivers excellent adhesion, color retention, and weather resistance, making it an outstanding choice for both interior and exterior commercial applications. Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic forms a durable protective barrier that helps defend structural steel and metal surfaces against corrosion, moisture, UV exposure, and everyday environmental wear while maintaining a smooth, professional appearance. Its fast-drying properties and dependable performance make it an ideal solution for both new construction projects and ongoing facility maintenance where minimizing downtime is important.

Available in a wide range of Sherwin-Williams colors and multiple sheen options, Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic combines professional aesthetics with industrial-grade performance. Its versatility allows it to be used across a variety of commercial environments while providing reliable protection for years to come.

At Kensington Valley Painting, we recommend Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic for commercial clients seeking a dependable, high-performance coating system that balances durability, corrosion resistance, and efficiency. Combined with proper surface preparation and professional application, it delivers long-lasting protection and a clean, professional finish for commercial and industrial facilities.

Perfect For:

  • Structural steel
  • Metal doors & frames
  • Handrails
  • Bollards
  • HVAC equipment
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Exterior metal surfaces
  • Commercial maintenance projects
  • Municipal facilities
  • Industrial buildings

Heavy-Duty & High-Traffic Coatings

Masonry & Open-Ceiling Systems

Real project photos

See the work.

These are real project photos supplied by Kensington Valley Painting.

Commercial salon interior painting project
processCustomer-facing commercial interiorAn active salon interior illustrates detailed commercial work around mirrors, lighting, equipment, and occupied business spaces.
Commercial metal dumpster coating project in progress
processCommercial metal coatingLarge metal assets are staged for organized surface preparation and coating in a controlled work area.
Industrial storage tank coating project
completedIndustrial tank coatingA large storage tank receives a uniform protective finish with access and surrounding surfaces carefully managed.

Customer feedback

What customers say about the work.

Google rating and review excerpts from the public Kensington Valley Painting profile.

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Projects completed
Satisfaction
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Same-Day Estimates
  • Same-Day Response
  • 3-Year Workmanship Warranty

Surfaces and project types

Places we can paint.

We shape the plan around how the space is used.

  • Offices
  • Retail spaces
  • Restaurants
  • Medical offices
  • Managed properties
  • Warehouse areas

Common questions

Answers before work starts.

Can work fit around business hours?

Yes, when the site and written scope support that plan.

How are active areas protected?

We plan access, barriers, coverings, and daily handoff by area.

Service area

Serving Oakland County and nearby communities.

Commercial Painting estimates are available in:

  • New Hudson, MI
  • Birmingham, MI
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • Troy, MI
  • Novi, MI
  • Milford, MI
  • South Lyon, MI
  • Commerce Township, MI
  • West Bloomfield, MI
  • Waterford, MI
  • Brighton, MI