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We typically work during closed hours, early mornings, or slow periods. For kitchen areas, we coordinate with prep schedules and can work in sections to maintain partial operations during renovation.

Yes, we use FDA-approved, food-safe coatings for all food contact and preparation areas. These paints meet health department requirements and are specifically designed for commercial kitchen environments.

Most restaurant projects can be completed in 2-5 days depending on size and complexity. We use fast-cure coatings and work efficiently to minimize closure time and get you back to serving customers quickly. For unexpected damage or urgent repairs, our emergency painting services can respond immediately to keep your restaurant operating.

Absolutely. We provide color consultation services to help create the right dining atmosphere for your brand. We understand how color affects customer experience and can recommend schemes that enhance your restaurant's concept.

Yes, we work with many franchise and chain restaurants to ensure brand compliance. We can match corporate color standards and work with brand guidelines to maintain consistency across locations.

We use low-VOC and odor-free paints specifically chosen for occupied buildings. Our containment systems and ventilation protocols ensure no paint odors affect your dining areas or food preparation.

Surfaces within 24 inches of open cooking flames or direct heat sources require high-temperature coatings. We specify Rust-Oleum Specialty High Heat or Sherwin-Williams Fastdry Alkyd Enamel for hood surrounds and areas directly behind ranges and fryers — these are rated for 200°F continuous and 450°F peak temperatures. Standard acrylic latex paints delaminate and discolor at these temperatures within 60–90 days. We never apply standard acrylics in direct heat zones. All high-temp coatings specified are NSF-certified and compatible with Type I and Type II commercial hood cleaning chemicals.

All commercial kitchen equipment is covered with commercial-grade polyethylene sheeting rated for food contact before any coating work begins. Walk-in cooler compressor units and condenser coils receive hardware-cloth covers to prevent paint particulate infiltration. Stainless steel prep surfaces are masked with paper-backed tape to prevent adhesive residue. HVAC supply diffusers and return air grilles are sealed with foam tape to prevent paint particles from entering the air distribution system. We document equipment position with photos before and after, and restore all equipment covers and protective equipment to original position before your opening crew arrives.

Coordinating with new restaurant build-outs is one of our specialties. The ideal sequence is: drywall and tape complete, painting finished, then equipment installation and flooring. Painting before equipment is in place eliminates masking complexity and speeds production significantly — a 3,000 square foot kitchen takes 2–3 nights to paint without equipment, versus 4–6 nights with installed equipment requiring protection. We routinely work with general contractors on new restaurant openings and remodels, providing a hard-bid scope compatible with your construction schedule and certificate of occupancy timeline.

New franchise restaurant openings typically involve 1,500–3,500 square feet of interior space requiring painting to corporate brand standards. Timeline is usually 3–5 nights for a full interior using a two-crew configuration. Costs run $12,000–$25,000 all-in depending on dining room complexity, kitchen scope, and any exterior repainting required. Franchise brand matching requires color specifications from the corporate design team — we request these in the scope development phase and verify against approved color chip sets before ordering paint. We provide a certificate of substantial completion and photo documentation for the franchisee's opening checklist.