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  • The Industrial Facility Manager’s Complete Guide to Protective Coatings, Surface Preparation & Contractor Selection

    The Industrial Facility Manager’s Complete Guide to Protective Coatings, Surface Preparation & Contractor Selection

    Quick Answer: The Industrial Facility Manager’s Guide to Protective Coatings in the Pacific Northwest Industrial protective coatings protect critical infrastructure from corrosion, chemical exposure, and environmental damage. Their performance depends on proper surface preparation, correct coating system selection, and experienced contractors who follow industry standards. Specify surface preparation standards using SSPC or AMPP classifications Match…

  • The Property Manager’s Guide to Commercial Building Maintenance: An Assessment-Based Approach to Painting and Pressure Washing

    The Property Manager’s Guide to Commercial Building Maintenance: An Assessment-Based Approach to Painting and Pressure Washing

    Quick Answer: The Property Manager’s Guide to Commercial Building Maintenance Commercial building maintenance costs 35 to 50 percent more when you repaint the whole building on a fixed cycle. An assessment-based approach treats each elevation based on its actual condition, so you stop paying to repaint surfaces that don’t need it and extend the useful…

  • From Steel Tanks to Terminal Walls: Inside the Work of Long Painting’s Vancouver Team

    From Steel Tanks to Terminal Walls: Inside the Work of Long Painting’s Vancouver Team

    At Long Painting Company, the work speaks for itself—but sometimes, our team in Vancouver, Washington gets the chance to speak up too. We sat down with some of our Vancouver sales team members to get their take on what makes their projects tick, what challenges they’ve tackled, and why clients keep coming back. A Tale…

  • Built for Tough Jobs: The Legacy and Leadership of Long Painting Company’s Industrial Group

    Built for Tough Jobs: The Legacy and Leadership of Long Painting Company’s Industrial Group

    At Long Painting Company, performance, precision, and planning are at the heart of everything we do, especially within our Industrial Group, a specialized team that handles some of the most challenging and high-stakes coating projects across the West Coast. A Legacy of Complex Projects The Industrial Group was formed in the 1980s, born from a…

  • Commercial Team Standout Projects

    Commercial Team Standout Projects

    At Long Painting, it’s not just about brushstrokes and coatings—it’s about craftsmanship, collaboration, and building trust one project at a time. We asked our commercial team members to share their favorite and most challenging projects over the years, and their answers reminded us why we do what we do. A Few of Our Favorite Projects…

  • Revitalize Your Property with Long Painting Company

    Revitalize Your Property with Long Painting Company

    At Long Painting Company, we’re passionate about transforming spaces and preserving iconic structures. With our expertise in Commercial Repainting, we help businesses maintain and enhance their properties through high-quality repainting services. Our Repaint Division specializes in breathing new life into buildings and structures while minimizing disruptions and meeting tight deadlines. Our Premier Services Project Consultation…

  • ​Kicking Off 2025 with Safety at Long Painting

    ​Kicking Off 2025 with Safety at Long Painting

    At Long Painting, also proudly known as The Neat, Clean, Finishing Team™, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s our foundation. Every January, we unite for our annual Safety Kickoff, a dedicated day to celebrate achievements, establish new benchmarks, and reinforce our unwavering commitment to safety excellence. Building Connections, Strengthening Safety This January, team members from both…

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