How a painter in Sydney can create a stimulating office for staff

Whether you want to gain the attention of new customers, inspire staff to greater heights, or simply reinvigorate a tired old workplace, hiring a painter in Sydney can help.

Updating the look of your office can certainly generate interest for your business. "New colours can help stimulate staff and encourage the attention of non-staff," says Lachlan Baird, General Manager of the Master Painters Association of NSW.

Inspire staff with new colours

The old adage that a change is as good as a holiday is not lost on Lachlan, who suggests that something as simple as a change in colour can motivate staff. But he adds that you should choose wisely.

"Warm colours invigorate activity and encourage people to work," he says. "The days of grey and white are over."

Personalise with paint

As offices move away from the sterile look, design elements such as feature walls are becoming increasingly popular. These can help create the illusion of space, warmth and depth in an office.

If in doubt about how a feature wall would work in your office, Lachlan says most Sydney painters will be open to questions on how best to attack a new job.

No more fumes = no time wasted

As the economy tightens, many organisations may baulk at the idea of losing precious time (and money) repainting the office. But the advancement in paint technology means those fears no longer apply.

Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints offer a safe level of fume exposure, providing the opportunity for staff to get back to work much sooner than with traditional paints. 

"Old-fashioned enamel and lead-based paints were smelly and dangerous. The new low-VOC paints are popular with customers and painters alike," says Lachlan.

Low-VOC paints also emit fewer chemicals over the long term, providing a safer environment for staff.

Maintenance saves time and money

According to Lachlan, one painting 'trend' business owners should adopt is regularly maintaining their premises to avoid costly and time-consuming repairs down the track. 

"It's important to maintain your premises - don't let it go," says Lachlan. 

"The longer you leave it the costlier it will be."

Problems such as blistering paint, mould and rot may require major work, which can amount to an expensive repair bill.

Benefits of repainting your office

• Allows you to update the colour scheme to more 'productive' colours
• Personalises your working environment
• New paint technology allows minimal disruption to operations and a safer environment over the long term
• Ongoing maintenance avoids costly repairs

Time for a new look

Repainting can not only improve the look of your office, but can also benefit staff productivity and contribute to a healthier working environment.

So if you're looking to spruce up your workplace, contact a local painter in Sydney and see how easily it can be done.