Our Latest Project: Completing a Large-Scale Office Painting and Decorating Job near St. Paul’s Cathedral, London

Introduction

Recently, we had the opportunity to carry out a large-scale painting and decorating project near St. Paul’s Cathedral, in the heart of London. The client needed us to refresh several areas, including staircases, toilets, shower rooms, corridors, and lobby spaces, without disrupting their daily operations. Over the course of three weeks, working evenings and weekends, we successfully completed the job. Here’s how we managed it.

Step 1: Planning and Preparation

We started with a detailed plan to ensure smooth progress. The project included several key areas:

• Two large staircases with associated toilets on each floor.
• Two smaller staircases connecting additional spaces.
• A bike room frequently used by employees.
• Corridors and lobby spaces across five floors.
• Several shower rooms and toilets located throughout the building.

Floor Protection

Since the building featured a mix of stone and carpeted flooring, we used high-quality carpet protectors and protective film to safeguard all surfaces.

Surface Preparation

While some team members masked non-paintable elements like doors, windows, switches, sockets, handrails, units in the toilets, etc., others focused on preparing walls and ceilings:

• Filling cracks, holes, dents, and damages to restore smooth surfaces.
• Applying stabilizers to reinforce fragile areas.
• Sanding all surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
  

Step 2: Working Around Office Operations

Given that the building remained operational during the day, we ensured minimal disruption by implementing the following measures:

• Evening Work: During the week, we worked night shifts, allowing the office to operate normally during business hours.
• Daily Cleanup: Each night, we vacuumed and wiped down all areas to eliminate dust and debris, leaving the space safe and clean for the next day.
• Weekend Efficiency: Over each weekend, our larger team focused on painting and decorating prepared areas, completing entire sections in just two days.

Step 3: Delivering Results

By the end of the three weeks, we had completed:

• Two large staircases and their associated toilets on each floor.
• Two smaller staircases connecting additional spaces.
• A bike room frequently used by employees.
• Corridors and lobby areas across five floors.
• Several shower rooms and toilets located throughout the building.

Regular cleaning and efficient scheduling ensured the project was completed on time without affecting the client’s operations.

Why This Project Reflects Our Expertise

This project highlights our ability to manage large-scale painting and decorating jobs under tight schedules and challenging conditions. From meticulous preparation to daily cleanup, we ensured the client experienced minimal disruption while maintaining high-quality standards.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a decorating contractor who can handle complex projects like this one, contact us today. Whether it’s evening, weekend, or large-scale painting and decorating work, we have the expertise to deliver excellent results without compromising your daily operations. As a decorating contractor, we pay attention to every detail to ensure the project is completed to perfection. If you want to work with a reliable decorating contractor, get in touch with us.