Commercial Painting in Toronto: Office, Retail & Multi-Unit Guide

Commercial painting in Toronto requires a different approach than residential work. Tight schedules, occupancy concerns, and durability requirements all come into play.

Types of Commercial Painting We Do

Office spaces — We work after-hours and weekends to avoid disrupting your team. Most office repaints can be completed over a weekend.

Retail stores — We coordinate with your business hours. Many retail painting projects happen overnight so you can open as usual the next morning.

Multi-unit residential — Common areas, hallways, lobbies, and parkade walls. We work floor-by-floor to minimize disruption to residents.

Restaurants and hospitality — We use low-odour, quick-dry paints and can often turn around a restaurant repaint in 48 hours.

Why Scheduling Matters

The biggest difference between residential and commercial painting is scheduling flexibility. Your business can't shut down for a week. We build detailed work schedules around your operating hours and peak times.

Commercial-Grade Materials

For commercial projects, we typically recommend:
- Benjamin Moore Scuff-X — Incredible scuff and mar resistance for high-traffic areas
- Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec — Good value for large commercial spaces
- Benjamin Moore Regal Select — Premium finish for client-facing areas

Insurance and Compliance

We carry $2M in commercial liability insurance — a requirement for most Toronto commercial properties. We also:
- Provide insurance certificates to your property manager
- Follow all building access and security protocols
- Comply with WHMIS requirements for paint storage and handling
- Use low-VOC or zero-VOC paints as required

Pricing

Commercial painting in Toronto typically runs $2–$4 per square foot for walls, depending on condition and paint choice. We provide detailed, line-item quotes for all commercial projects.