Places of Worship  Painting – Everything You Need to Know

Places of worship are community fixtures. Whether it’s a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, these structures are more than just buildings – they are sanctuaries of togetherness and peace.  

Like any other building, maintenance and tending will ensure the space’s longevity and aesthetics, and painting is a critical piece of upkeep. However, most places of worship will require special care and attention – especially during painting. From protecting priceless artifacts and sacred fixtures to erecting specialized scaffolding, strict procedures are essential for maintaining the integrity of the church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or any other house of worship.

Pipe Organ in Church
Pipe Organ in Church

Keeping paint and dust out of the pipes

Over the years, we have completed many successful projects in places of worship. Here, we’ll revisit one of our most extensive projects of this kind: a church’s complete interior and exterior paint transformation. Reviewing each phase will help demonstrate the significance of ensuring professionalism and precision throughout the project.

Church Interior Painting

When it came to painting the interior of this church, we first assessed the space to determine best practices for protecting the church’s beautiful interior features. From well-oiled pews to irreplaceable artifacts, the safety of each took top priority.

However, before we could outline the scope of work, we had to determine scheduling parameters. In this case, the church officials requested minimal service and activity disruption, which is quite common with commercial paint projects. Managing the expectations around scheduling should be a priority on any professional job, commercial or otherwise.

Interior Church Wall Colors

Once we agreed upon scheduling and thoroughly outlined the scope of work, our team helped them select the interior church wall colors. When considering the church sanctuary color scheme, we thought through every aspect of the interior and how it all needed to work together. For example, will the pews be painted? Is there stained glass? What color is the carpet?

In this case, there was beautiful stained glass on several walls. Everyone agreed the church sanctuary wall colors should be soft and subdued to highlight the many existing decorative elements of the church interior, like that beautiful glass.

Church Sanctuary Color Schemes

The overall church sanctuary color scheme also included colors for the beams, trim, ceiling, and other architectural features. In this case, the balcony railing, pews, and doors were already a beautiful natural wood, so we decided to keep them as-is and select complementary colors for the rest of the church interior.

When painting any interior, it’s critical to consider how elements of the space work together. For example, churches and other places of worship often have highly decorative art in and around the interior. Therefore, the church sanctuary wall colors should complement these pieces and features. Every detail is important and needs careful consideration for thoughtful and professional execution.

Church Ceiling Painting

Ceilings are an often overlooked area of any building, but neglect can be especially noticeable in places of worship. Have you ever attended a church service and noticed how often people in the pews look UP to take in their surroundings?  Even if the church ceiling painting requires a simple white coat, the effects will be noticeable.

Given the height of most church sanctuary interiors, painting professionals must have the right equipment. The only way to achieve professional ceiling painting in a church is with safe and secure scaffolding, as well as the professionals who know how to operate it properly. Careless assembly and operation can be disastrous on a project like this.

Church Exterior Painting

First impressions are everything. It doesn’t matter how spectacular your building interior is if the exterior is fading and peeling. Like the interior, all aspects of the church exterior need consideration when selecting the best colors for the church exterior.

Since this church painting project was all-inclusive, the exterior color needs were as extensive as the interior. We carefully considered which colors and techniques would best compliment both the church’s exterior and the surrounding landscape.

Church Exterior Wall Painting

Colors create a mood. So, we often ask clients what mood they hope to strike with exterior first impressions. In this case, the church officials wanted the church’s exterior colors to reflect the same “serenity” as the church’s interior colors.

Our plan for the church exterior’s color scheme included all building walls, eaves, trim, entries, railings, and other exterior features – like the roof.

Church Roof Painting

Not all clients consider painting the roof, but there are several reasons it’s beneficial.

Aside from looking newer and cleaner, a painted roof can improve weather resistance by locking out moisture and helping to protect the surface from the sun’s damaging rays.

The roof on this church needed a facelift, or it wouldn’t compete with the freshly painted church exterior. Plus, it prompted the church officials to address minor roof maintenance to prepare for the paint application, which needed to happen anyway.

Best Colors for Church Exterior

Since colors are so personal, we can’t say there are any specific best colors for church exteriors. However, we’ll reiterate that the color should reflect the mood you want to set. If you’re seeking serenity like the church client we’ve been discussing, go with white or soft neutrals.

However, bold colors like red, purple, or yellow will set just the right tone if you want to create a positive – even joyful – impression. If committing to such a bold color for the entire exterior seems like too much, consider adding color to your church’s exterior by just painting the trim, shutters, or door with a bold color.

Church Painting Process

We’ve already touched on the painting process a little, but the process is too critical for just a mention. The process is everything and will determine the outcome of your church painting. The team you select must understand the importance of careful preparation to preserve art, historical features, and the overall integrity of the place of worship.

We adhere to stringent procedures and standards on any paint project, especially with churches and other places of worship. For example, we will carefully consider the application – will a roller, sprayer, or brush be best for application? Also, what equipment is safest within the interior of the space? Protecting the integrity of the area is always our top priority.

And finally, what special precautions are needed for special equipment, such as organs or pipes? How will priceless artifacts or decorative marble be protected? We take all of these questions into consideration and carefully review them with the client to ensure everything is covered.

Professional Places of Worship Painting Services

PPD Painting has been meticulously transforming places of worship and other commercial spaces in and around Chicago for 20 years. In fact, we just won a Top Job award for our project with the Congregation of Saint Joseph.

VIEW TOP JOB PROFILE

Our team of highly professional and skilled contractors will take special care to execute every aspect of your project to perfection. We are fully licensed and insured, so your property is always protected. We take pride in exceptional service and execution the first time, every time. Contact us today to quote your place of worship or other commercial paint projects.

About The Author

Aaron Moore President PPD Painting
Aaron Moore

Aaron Moore is at the forefront of PPD Painting, bringing a fresh perspective and a commitment to excellence in the painting industry. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for transforming spaces, Aaron has led PPD Painting to become a trusted name in commercial and residential painting services. His approach is centered around quality, customer satisfaction, and the use of environmentally friendly paints and processes. PPD Painting is committed to not just meeting, but exceeding client expectations, offering guidance on color selection, maintenance, and the latest trends in paint technology and application.

Ratings & Reviews
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat."

Name Surname

Position, Company name

"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat."

Name Surname

Position, Company name

Really like this service. Great pricing

Alex Wong

Well, nothing in this life seems to be perfect, but Precision Painting is nearly there.

Karen Fenyn

Very responsive. Quality work. Helpful staff!

David Wilson

Work was great. Professionally completed job. Workers were great and a pleasure thru the mess.

Kathie

Exceptional work! Ricardo did a great job. The office staff and project manager as well as Aaron were all very helpful and accommodating.

Marikay Artner

On time, professional, pleasant, hard working and thorough job.

Maura Cullen

You came here and gave us the estimate when you said you would. Your project leader was polite and on time.Your crew was here on time, they were polite and got to work right away and did a good job. The job was completed when you said it would be finished.

Joe Lambert

Very detailed, quality work, responsive, prompt, pleasant to work with.

Kurt Nitschke

First time using, but very pleased with everything. Great crew did a great job, reasonable pricing, flexible hours with minimal effect on our staff

Robert Wallace

You have experienced, professional painters who genuinely care about the quality of their work.

Ann R.

The crew was very professional and courteous.

Kim Baker

Bruno is doing a good job in his new roll as project manager and Sal is the best painter that leads the crews for Phonak work projects. I get them started and they take it from there with very little monitoring on my part. I also like the partial billing, the organizing of my paints and if possible a year end report on what we spent on patching and painting would be great.

Mike Moore

Excellent workmanship, I didn't have to check your work. Paul and Alfonso were polite, and conscientious and treated my house as if it was their own.

Rick Orna

Answered their phone promptly. Paint job was a perfect match. My customer was very pleased.

BRS

Paul is an excellent painter. He was very tidy and easy to work with. Paul did a great job matching the color of our front stain and his work is professional. Paul was on time and good at communicating. I would definitely recommend Precision Painting to a friend.

Tracy McCarville

Quality efficient work

Brent Alwood

Great Professional Work!!

James Kastanis

On time, good job, neat, good clean up

Joyce Helms

Friendly professional staff. Quick scheduling of both quote and job. Quality work at finish!

Amy Barger

On time, on budget with a high degree of quality.

Richard Dusing

Great painters did a thorough and complete job. Staff was commenting on how good they were.

John Pena

The crew did an unbelievable job on our home.

Brian Germain

By far the best team I have worked with on home improvements -- I'd describe them as professional, timely, courteous, talented, and fun!

Kevin Slattery

They were extremely professional, organized and finished the job in half the time! Highly recommend their service again :)

Valentina Labovic

Very good execution and quality.

Bob Sanner

Always prompt, professional, reasonably priced, great work, communicates well with you!

Mary Della Chiesa

Great company; professional and courteous. It was clear the team knew how to do their job and took pride in doing it well. Very organized and efficient as well.

Pat Shaughnessy

Great job and extraordinarily kind gentlemen doing the work. Had the utmost respect for our home.

Eileen Daw

Great workers and very friendly.

John Pena

PPD was professional, prompt, clean and fairly priced. Recommend 100%!

Jack Dominy

Great experience from start to finish, from scheduling the estimate, work well done, polite & professional painters, cleaned up afterward

Christine Futrell

Professional, responsive, does great work!

Kurt Nitschke

Excellent service and quality work at a fair price....

Dan Abdo

You guys do great work, are reasonably priced, and stand behind your work and all your people are good to work with. I will mention that on the last few jobs I noticed a very slight slip in the finished quality, things like drips or missed spots. No big deal but something I don't expect from you guys.

Bernard Bartelli

Terrific and conscientious quality of work plus cleanup.

John Michie

Good job and very easy to work with!

Ilsa Conover

Great friendly staff and quality painting pros.

Christine Paulson

Good job Finished on time

Pat Rossi

The work was outstanding and the employees were amazingly courteous, professional and personable.

Eva Roby

Very nice job can’t wait til do the outside

Dennis Hansen

PPD Painting Corp. Headquarters
884 County Line Rd.
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 688-9423

PPD Painting (Cincinnati):
4824 Interstate Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 866-2210

PPD Painting (Montana):
233 E. Main St. #410
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 519-5399

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
© 2024 PPD Painting - All Rights Reserved