Our team completed pool room painting in Mercer Island, WA, as part of a 760-square-foot commercial tenant improvement. A two-person crew carried out the interior painting over four days, applying an epoxy coating to walls and ceilings and caulking around penetrations. The painting work addressed property management’s goal of helping protect the surrounding walls and ceilings from moisture entry.
Commercial Painting Project Snapshot
Detail | Project Information |
Location | Mercer Island, WA |
Project type | Pool room tenant improvement |
Project size | 760 square feet |
Challenge | Moisture penetration, soft drywall, and visible mold |
Solution | Interior epoxy coating and caulking around penetrations |
Materials | Sherwin-Williams water-based epoxy; caulking |
Timeline | Four days; two crew members |
Result | Recoated walls and ceilings with sealed penetrations |
The Challenge
The pool room had areas of soft drywall and visible mold on its walls and ceilings. Project notes identified excessive evaporation as the main contributor: the room’s air temperature was too low relative to the heated pool water, allowing moisture to penetrate wall and ceiling cavities.
Painting an indoor pool room requires a specialized approach due to high humidity.
Property Management’s Goals
Property management wanted a paint job suited to the pool room’s elevated moisture levels. Our commercial interior painting scope covered the walls and ceilings, combining an epoxy finish with caulking around penetrations to help limit pathways for humid air.
A key detail was the relationship between the heated pool water and the cooler room air. Project notes linked that imbalance to excessive evaporation and moisture penetration. For this property, the painting services formed part of a broader effort to improve the pool room’s resistance to humid conditions.
The Solution
For this interior painting project, our painters applied Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Epoxy to the walls and ceilings. The project specifications called for a gloss finish and Benjamin Moore color reference OC-1.
Caulking around all wall and ceiling penetrations complemented the coating. Together, these measures were intended to help reduce moisture entry into the cavities behind the painted surfaces.
Materials Used
Material | Use | Project Purpose |
Sherwin-Williams water-based epoxy | Interior walls and ceilings | Coating selected for the pool room’s moisture-related requirements |
Caulking | Around wall and ceiling penetrations | Seal gaps that could allow moisture entry |
The supplied substrate was smooth drywall. Benjamin Moore OC-1 was the specified color reference; Sherwin-Williams supplied the coating product.
Our Process
Proper surface preparation is essential for long-lasting results. The documented scope included applying the epoxy coating to walls and ceilings and caulking around penetrations. A two-person crew carried out the work.
Project Timeline
Our two-person crew completed the paint job in four days. This timeline applies to the 760-square-foot Mercer Island project; other painting projects require a schedule based on their scope and surface conditions.
Before and After: A Fresh Coat of Epoxy
Before the work, moisture had affected the pool room’s drywall walls and ceilings. The final result was a fresh coat of epoxy on those surfaces and caulking around penetrations to help limit further moisture entry.
FAQs
What surfaces were painted?
The interior painting covered the pool room’s walls and ceilings, with smooth drywall listed as the substrate.
What coating and finish were used?
The project used Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Epoxy with a gloss finish.
How long did the project take?
Two crew members completed the project in four days.
Why was caulking included?
Caulking sealed around wall and ceiling penetrations to help limit moisture entry into the surrounding cavities.
Free Estimates for Your Painting Project
Looking for painters in Mercer Island for a commercial interior project? Contact Brotherton Painting to discuss our professional painting services, the surfaces involved, and your preferred schedule. We offer free estimates for painting projects in Mercer Island, WA.