February, 2026
Full Scale Commercial Painting
The Junction
Project Overview:
How We Managed a Complex Commercial Painting in Toronto
This is one of the largest commercial painting Toronto projects Home Painters Toronto completed in recent years. The client owned a multi-unit residential building in The Junction neighbourhood, a west-end Toronto community known for its mix of older housing stock and ongoing revitalization efforts.
The building needed a full interior refresh across seven to ten units spread over three floors, plus common areas. Walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, countertops, window sills, bathtub grout, and baseboards all required attention. Some units showed water damage, worn surfaces, and years of general wear.
The client reached out to Home Painters Toronto because they needed a single contractor who could handle everything, including painting, flooring, tiling repairs, and carpentry, without piecing together multiple trades. That one-stop capability was a deciding factor.
Full Scale Commercial Painting
The Challenge
Managing a renovation of this scale inside an occupied building comes with built-in complexity. The client was working directly with existing tenants, coordinating unit access, and making sure disruption was kept to a minimum throughout the project.
Each unit had its own condition and list of repairs. Some needed only paint and new floors. Others had water-damaged window sills, cracked grout, and worn-out countertops that needed replacing before any finishing work could begin.
On top of that, the project started in mid-February, just after a statutory holiday. The client’s building operated on set weekday hours, 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. That meant the team had to stay organized, move efficiently between units, and protect all surfaces and tenant belongings throughout.
The lobby colour was also undecided at the start of the project, meaning the team had to plan around that uncertainty and coordinate the lobby work separately, potentially on a weekend, which added a scheduling layer to an already full workload.
The Result
The project wrapped up in approximately four weeks, with all units across three floors fully refreshed and the lobby repainted and restored.
Every unit received new vinyl flooring, fresh baseboards, repainted walls and ceilings, repainted cabinets, repaired bathtub grout, and updated window sills. Two units also got brand-new countertops in a Carrara Bianco finish. The lobby walls and baseboards were repaired and repainted as well.
The client was extremely happy with the outcome. The client noted that the team’s ability to handle every trade, from flooring to drywall to painting to grouting, all under one contract, made the entire process far more manageable. The building came out looking clean, updated, and ready for tenants.
Scope of Work: Multi-Unit Interior Renovation and Commercial Painting
Below is a breakdown of how Home Painters Toronto approached this multi-unit interior painting and renovation project from start to finish.
Step 1: Site Walkthrough and Protection Setup
Before any work began, the team conducted a full walkthrough of all units to confirm scope, note surface conditions, and plan the order of work. Each room was then prepared for construction and painting.
Protection setup included:
- Rosin paper laid over all exposed flooring
- Plastic sheeting over countertops and furniture
- Drop sheets used for additional surface protection
- Electrical plates removed from all walls scheduled for painting
- Large furniture moved carefully, with no dragging on floors
Step 2: Drywall Repair and Surface Preparation
Standard prep included filling holes, cracks, and dents, followed by sanding, caulking, and priming. Where water damage was found on window sills, the damaged material was repaired before priming and repainting.
In Unit 406, which had visible water damage along the window sills, the team repaired the affected areas thoroughly before applying primer and a fresh topcoat. This prevented the damage from showing through the paint finish.
No full skim coats were applied unless required. The goal was proper surface prep that would hold the paint finish long-term without unnecessary extra steps.
Step 3: Bathtub Grout Repair
All units with bathtubs received grout repairs. Units 501/502, 403, 406, and 401/402 each had bathtub grout that needed to be cleaned out and replaced. This work was done before the final paint coats to avoid getting grout dust on freshly painted walls.
Step 4: Vinyl Flooring Installation
New vinyl plank flooring was installed in all units as part of the renovation. The existing flooring was removed, the subfloor was inspected, and new material was laid throughout each suite.
Vinyl flooring is a practical choice for rental units. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), durable and easy-to-maintain finishes are a key factor in keeping multi-unit residential properties in good long-term condition.
Step 5: Baseboard and Countertop Installation
Standard new baseboards were installed across all units. In Units 501/502 and 401, the countertops were also replaced. The selected finish was Carrara Bianco Matte Texture, a clean, neutral surface that works well with the Lively White wall colour throughout the units.
Step 6: Cabinet Painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets across all units were repainted. The client selected Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) in a latex satin finish, applied over an extreme bond primer to ensure proper adhesion on the existing cabinet surfaces.
The professional cabinet painting process involved thorough cleaning, light sanding, a full coat of extreme bond primer, and two finish coats. This approach prevents peeling and delivers a clean, durable result.
Step 7: Interior Wall, Ceiling, and Trim Painting
All walls across the units were painted in Behr Lively White (BWC-03) latex matte in a Duration formula for better coverage and durability. Ceilings received flat white paint for a clean, uniform look. Doors and trim were painted white in a latex satin finish to match the existing colour throughout the building.
The painting crew worked room by room, always completing prep work first, then applying paint in the correct sequence: ceiling first, then walls, then trim. This order ensures clean edges and avoids rework.
Step 8: Lobby Repair and Repaint
The shared lobby walls and baseboards were repaired and repainted as the final stage of the project. The lobby colour was confirmed with the client’s property contact before work began. The team coordinated lobby work around building traffic to keep the common area functional throughout.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Timeline & Outcome
This was one of the largest single commercial jobs Home Painters Toronto completed that year. The scope involved not just painting but full-unit renovations across multiple floors, with carpentry, flooring, and tiling repairs all running concurrently.
What made this project work was the team’s ability to coordinate across units without creating bottlenecks. While one crew focused on drywall repairs and prep in one unit, another handled flooring in a completed unit. That kind of parallel workflow kept the month-long timeline on track.
The client had to manage tenant schedules and unit access throughout. Home Painters Toronto worked with that reality rather than against it, confirming access in advance and adjusting as needed. When the lobby colour decision came in late, the team built that into the schedule without disrupting the rest of the project.
By the time the last coat of paint dried in the lobby, the client had a fully refreshed building. New floors throughout, updated cabinets, repaired grout and window sills, fresh paint on every surface, and new countertops in two units. The client confirmed they were extremely happy with the work, and the fact that one contractor could deliver everything from tile to trim to paint was a big part of why the project went as smoothly as it did.
Research from the City of Toronto’s Rental Housing Supply data consistently shows that well-maintained rental buildings in established neighbourhoods like The Junction have lower vacancy rates. Keeping units in good condition is not just a matter of aesthetics; it directly affects a building’s ability to attract and retain tenants.
Your Go-To Team for Large-Scale Commercial Painting Toronto Projects
This project shows what full-scale commercial painting Toronto looks like when it goes beyond paint. Home Painters Toronto brought together painting, carpentry, flooring, grout repair, and countertop replacement all under one contract, keeping the project organized, on schedule, and within budget.
For property managers and building owners across Toronto, that kind of scope handled by a single reliable contractor makes a real difference. No coordinating between trades, no gaps in accountability, and no surprises midway through a project.
Home Painters Toronto has been working on projects like this since 1987. Whether your property needs a single suite painted or a full multi-unit renovation, the team is equipped to handle it professionally from the first walkthrough to the final coat.
Ready to get started? Book a free estimate today and speak directly with a commercial painting specialist who understands what your building needs.