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“Our wooden shop front had started peeling in a few places. After preparation and repainting it looks tidy again and has kept all of its original character.”
Helen J.
Refresh Your Shop Front in Bedford
The front of a business has a big influence on how the whole premises feels. Paintwork doesn't have to be falling apart to make a building look tired; faded colours, everyday marks and an older colour scheme can gradually take the edge off an otherwise well-kept property.
We repaint shop fronts and commercial frontages in Bedford, working with suitable aluminium, timber and metal surfaces as well as fascia sections, entrance surrounds and security shutters. Wherever possible, the idea is to improve what is already there rather than replace perfectly usable parts simply because their appearance has dated.
You might want to freshen up the existing colours or use the opportunity to give the business a completely different look. If you're considering a change, get in touch and tell us a little about the property.
Make the Front of Your Business Feel Looked After
High street and customer-facing premises are seen at close range every day. Small areas of fading, mismatched repairs and old paint can therefore become surprisingly noticeable, particularly around entrances, windows and fascia sections.
Repainting brings those separate areas back together. It can be part of a rebrand, something done before a new business opens, or simply routine maintenance when the existing frontage no longer looks as tidy as you'd like.
A colour change isn't always necessary either. Sometimes using the same or a similar shade and restoring a crisp, even finish is enough to make the exterior feel properly cared for again.
Colour Changes Without Replacing Good Aluminium
Aluminium frames and panels often have plenty of useful life left even when their original colour has started to date the building. If the sections themselves remain sound, replacing them purely to change the appearance can be difficult to justify.
Repainting offers another option. The existing aluminium can be assessed, prepared and finished in a new colour, allowing entrance frames, glazing surrounds and other sections to work better with the rest of the premises.
It can be used for anything from a subtle refresh to a much stronger colour change. As with any aluminium painting, preparation is important because the coating needs to be suitable for the surface already in place.
Feedback From Recent Commercial Projects
A few comments from customers following shop front and commercial painting work.
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“We were debating whether to replace the old frontage. Repainting it gave us the updated look we wanted for a fraction of the disruption.”
Chris N.
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“The new colour suits the building far better than the old one. It has made the shop look brighter, cleaner and much more inviting.”
Sophie R.
Keep the Character of a Timber Frontage
Traditional wooden shop fronts often have details that are worth keeping. Mouldings, fascia boards, frames and entrance surrounds can give the premises real character, even when the paint covering them has started to look worn.
With timber, the condition of the existing paintwork matters. Loose or failing areas need attention before the new finish goes on, rather than simply being hidden underneath another coat.
Once prepared, you can stay with a traditional colour that suits the building or take the frontage in a completely new direction. Either way, the aim is to make the existing timber look like an intentional feature again.
Bring Tired Metalwork Back Into the Design
Metal sections around doors, windows and entrances are usually there for the long term. The problem is that their finish can age much faster than the components themselves, leaving perfectly serviceable metalwork looking scruffy or out of place.
Repainting suitable metal areas can solve the appearance problem without removing parts that still do their job. It's also useful when newer sections have been added and you want the older and newer parts of the frontage to look as though they belong together.
A consistent colour across frames, panels and entrance details can make a surprisingly large difference, particularly on frontages that have been altered or repaired at different times.
Make the Shutters Part of the Finished Look
Security shutters spend a lot of the working day out of sight, but once a business closes they can become the biggest visible surface on the building. That's why old or faded shutter paint can have such an effect on the overall appearance of a shop front.
Where the existing shutter is suitable, repainting it gives you the opportunity to bring it into the same colour scheme as the surrounding frames, panels or signage rather than leaving it looking like a separate addition.
It can be particularly worthwhile when the rest of the frontage has already been refreshed. Finishing the shutter in a complementary colour helps the premises look considered whether the business is open or closed.
Tell Us What You'd Like to Change
You don't need to know exactly which products or painting system your frontage needs before getting in touch. A few clear photographs and a description of what you'd like to change are usually a useful place to start.
You may be taking over an existing unit, planning new branding or simply want the premises to look smarter. We can look at the different materials involved and discuss which areas are suitable for repainting.
If you're looking for a shop front painter in Bedford, send us your shop front details and we'll take a look at what you have in mind.