What’s the Difference Between Commercial and Residential Painting Services?

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When it comes to a paint job, the first question you need to ask yourself is: Are you looking for a commercial or residential painting service? While they may look similar on the surface, the differences are in the scale, complexity, material(s), and even the compliance required.

In this blog, we break down the differences, help you decide which category your project falls into, and guide you in hiring the right team in Bergen, Rockland, Westchester, or Orange County.

Residential vs. Commercial Painting: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Residential Painting	Commercial Painting
Property Types	Homes, apartments, condos	Offices, stores, warehouses, buildings
Team Size	1–3 painters	5+ painters, multiple teams
Paint Types	Aesthetic, interior-safe, low VOC	High-durability, industrial-grade paints
Hours of Work	Daytime, homeowner’s schedule	Often after-hours, weekends, holidays
Compliance/Permits	Rarely needed	Fire codes, safety permits, insurance
Cost Range	$2–$6 per sq. ft. (typical range)	$4–$8+ per sq. ft., depends on scope

What Is Residential Painting?

Residential painting focuses on homes - interior and exterior walls, ceilings, trims, and so on. It’s for beautifying and protecting walls and, if all works out, for boosting resale value. At MGP Painting, we provide a seamless, personalized experience using low-VOC paints, clean finishes, and even assist with color selection.

Perfect for:

• Homeowners planning to repaint interiors
• Sellers prepping for market
• Rental property refreshes

Interested in giving your home a fresh look? Explore our residential painting service.

What Is Commercial Painting?

Commercial painting services cater to businesses, schools, and large structures. It usually involves coordinating with architects, property managers, and general contractors.

From office building painting to retail painting services, our team does it all, and we use tough, fast-drying coatings along with flexible hours to minimize interruption.

Perfect for:

• Office parks, warehouses, retail spaces
• Hospitals, schools, restaurants
• Corporate rebranding or buildouts

Can One Company Handle Both?

Absolutely. We are experts in house painting and commercial painting, so you can rely on us whether you are painting your family room or your multi-floor office in Westchester County.

Some of our recent projects:

• Corporate interior painting for a finance firm in Bergen County
• Residential repaint of a 3-story home in Orange County

When to Contact MGP Painting

Not sure whether your project falls under commercial or residential painting? Call us for a free consultation . We’ll evaluate your needs, suggest the appropriate products, and give you a detailed estimate.

We offer complete commercial and residential painting services across:

• Rockland County
• Orange County
• Bergen County
• Westchester County

Final Word

Choosing between a basic and a premium painting service comes down to more than just the dollars and cents — it’s also about expertise, risk, quality, and the appropriateness of the project. For expert painters to come and paint your modest home or your huge office block, MGP Painting is the expert to call.

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