Commercial Project Solutions


Solutions

Create an entirely new space

Transforming your space can be a daunting task. Do you renovate? Tear down? Paint? Often we overlook the transformative power of color, texture and finish to transform a space. Industrial clients, with huge investments in machinery and plant space have even larger concerns. Paint and coatings can renovate these workspaces, making them clean, bright and safe. Commercial building exteriors say as much about your business as the logo on the door, and your clients make instant decisions about the quality and value of your work by the appearance of your office. Paint and coatings are as much about the brand experience as the company logo and marketing materials. Our solutions are:

The right size

Large or small, we have the solution that works for your business. Your business needs a refresh, but you might not have the budget to paint the entire plant. At T. L. Hart we’re flexible. We structure projects to fit client budgets, work schedules and business cycles.

Productivity boosting

Workplaces matter. We spend most of our time at work, and that space has to inspire, motivate and focus us and our employees. Investing in your property and your people is as much about the working environment as the work itself.

Schedule an appointment, discuss options, and get your home or office on the road to looking fresh and wonderful again.

Selecting A Contractor

There are thousands of painting contractors in Michigan, and it seems like most of them reside in mid-Michigan! Seriously though, there are a lot of painters to ‘choose’ from. But are they qualified?


How do you select a legitimate contractor? What constitutes a “qualified” contractor? Here are some questions to ask before you hire!


Are they insured? Minimum insurance requirements for the painting contractor include liability insurance. This covers the contractor and you if anything should happen while they are on your property.



If they have others working for them, they may be employees under IRS rules, and the contractor must carry workman’s compensation insurance. If he does not, he may be violating State law.


Modern Meeting Room — Grand Ledge, MI — TL Hart

Are they members of a professional organization—like the Painting Contractors of America (PCA)? PCA is the only organization – locally and nationally – that represents the painting trade. PCA sets the standards of quality, service and proper management that place the contractor member in a class above the others.

Other organizations include The Better Business Bureau (BBB), local and state Chambers of Commerce, The Home Builders Association, and Associated Builders and Contractors of America. Belonging to professional organizations like these lend legitimacy to contractors. It indicates they are in the business to stay.


Does he have a legitimate place of business? Most painting contractors are self-taught and operate out of their trucks or homes. There is little investment in his company and he is often here today, gone tomorrow. A legitimate place of business indicates he is here to stay, a comforting thought for the contractor or end-user who wants assurance of quality and longevity.


Are they safe? State law dictates that painting contractors have a written Safety and Right to Know program and train their workers. Few do. An injury on your premises can be demoralizing, delay the project, and ultimately end up in court. Further, paint products can be hazardous, and the painting contractor must know what chemicals are being used, how to apply them, store them and dispose of them properly. If your home or other designated facility was built before 1978, it may have lead paint present. Contractors are required by law to be certified under EPA’s RRP Rule. 


Have they been in business long? The painting trade is, unfortunately, relatively easy to get into and requires minimal investment. In other words, just about anyone can call themselves painters. However, they may have just started out, and your project may be one of their first jobs!


The bottom line is this: hire a professional. T. L. Hart, Inc. is fully insured, has a place of business, an active Safety and Right to Know program, complete with regular training, and has been in business for over thirty-five years!


Additionally, we fully guarantee our work, use the finest of paint products, and require our employees to wear company uniforms. For a copy of our guarantee, please contact us.

 

When it’s time to have your project painted, call a legitimate contractor. Call a professional. Call T. L. Hart, Inc.

Industry Standards

T. L. Hart ascribes to the industry leader, the National Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. Comprised of over 3,500 thousands of painting contractors from across the country, PDCA exists to serve the interests of the painting industry with the view to elevate its overall level of professionalism. One way it does this is by the development and distribution of Standards. 1992, multiple standards have been drafted, approved, and adopted. They include: "Touch-up Painting and Damage Repair – Financial Responsibility;” “Designation of Paint Colors;” and “Benchmark Sample Procedures for Paint and other Decorative Coating Systems.”


For a complete listing, or if you would like to obtain a copy of a standards, simply click here and you’ll be linked directly to the Standards section of PDCA’s website. Or, you can call T. L. Hart, and we’ll fax you a copy.

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