Apartment and strata painting · Kelowna, BC
Apartment Complex and Strata Painting in Kelowna
A vacant suite costs money every day it sits unpainted, and a tired corridor tells prospective tenants how the building is run. Pacific Painting Kelowna paints apartment buildings, rental complexes and strata properties across Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country, from single suite turnovers to complete exterior repaints. Our painters have more than 15 years of experience, and we plan multi-unit work around the people who live there.
We work for property managers, landlords, rental building owners and strata councils who need predictable pricing and crews that respect the people living in the building. That means written notices delivered on time, hallways left clean and passable at the end of every shift, and one contact person for the manager. Turnovers are booked around move-out and move-in dates so suites get back on the market quickly and the next tenant moves into a clean, freshly painted space.
We are licensed, insured and covered by WorkSafeBC, and every job carries our written 1-year labour warranty. Managers get the paperwork boards and owners ask for, including certificates of insurance and clearance letters, before the first can is opened. For long-range budgeting and council approvals, we work alongside your depreciation report, your property management company and the timelines your council has already set.
Suite Turnovers Between Tenants
A turnover repaint has one job: get the suite rent-ready fast without cutting corners that show up at the next inspection.
- Walk the suite at move-out. We note anchor holes, scuffs, smoke or water staining and any damage worth photographing for the deposit record.
- Patch and spot prime. Holes are filled and sanded, and stains are sealed with a shellac or oil-based stain blocker so they do not bleed through.
- Paint to your schedule. Walls, ceilings, trim and doors get your building's standard colours and sheens, so touch-ups match from suite to suite.
- Hand back clean. Floors are swept, fixtures wiped and leftover paint labelled by suite and surface for the maintenance room.
Most one and two bedroom suites take one to two days, longer if there is smoke damage or heavy patching. The BC Residential Tenancy Branch lists the useful life of interior paint at 4 years in Policy Guideline 40, which helps landlords plan repaint cycles and assess damage claims.
Turnovers in the same building go faster and cost less when every suite shares one colour schedule. If yours does not have one, we can help you set it up.
Corridors, Stairwells and Common Areas
Common areas see luggage, moving dollies and bikes every day. We pick finishes that clean up and touch up well, then work floor by floor so residents always have a clear route.
Corridor Walls
We use a scrubbable eggshell or satin on corridor walls, often with a darker or tougher finish on the lower third where carts hit. Each floor is painted in a single day where possible, so smell and drop sheets do not linger.
Suite Doors and Frames
Door frames and suite entry doors get a hard-wearing waterborne enamel. Fire-rated doors and frames are painted with their labels masked, never painted over, so inspections still pass.
Exit Stairwells
Stairwells are painted one at a time so another exit always stays open. Steel stringers and handrails are covered on our railing and stairwell painting page.
Lobbies and Amenity Rooms
Lobbies set the first impression for tours and new tenants. We schedule them early in the morning or after hours and use low-odour products throughout.
Full Exterior Repaints
Multi-storey exteriors combine siding, stucco or fibre cement, wood or metal trim, balcony soffits and dozens of railings. Every material gets its own prep, from washing and caulking siding joints to scraping and spot priming wood fascia.
Balconies are usually the slowest part of the job. Railings are cleaned back and primed where rusted, glass panels are protected, and balcony membranes are masked rather than painted.
Access is planned around the site, whether that means boom lifts in the parking lot or swing stages on taller walls. The equipment and safety planning are explained on our exterior commercial painting page, and exterior work is booked between roughly May and early October.
Resident Notices and Access
Good communication is what keeps a painting project in an occupied building from turning into a stack of complaints.
Building-wide notice
We draft a notice for the manager to post one to two weeks ahead, covering dates, work areas, parking changes and a contact number.
Suite entry notice
The BC Residential Tenancy Act requires landlords to give tenants written notice at least 24 hours before entering a rented suite, stating the reason and a time between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. We give the manager our schedule early so notices go out on time.
Balcony and window reminders
Before balcony work, residents are asked to clear plants, furniture and barbecues and to keep windows closed on their painting day.
Parking moves
Stalls next to the work area are flagged a few days ahead so vehicles can be moved away from lifts and overspray.
Our crews keep hallways clear by the end of each shift and route resident questions to one site lead.
Strata Councils and Depreciation Reports
Strata repaints need planning long before a painter is booked.
Most councils time an exterior repaint against the depreciation report and the contingency reserve fund. Under the Strata Property Act, the strata corporation controls common property, and a significant change to how it looks can require a three-quarter vote at a general meeting.
We provide a written scope and colour samples that councils can take to owners. The full process, from budgeting to the colour vote, is covered in our strata and apartment repaint planning guide.
Insurance and Documentation for Managers
Property managers answer to owners, councils and insurers. We supply the paperwork up front so approvals are not held up.
Certificate of Insurance
We provide a certificate of liability insurance before work starts. Ask early if your contract needs the owner or strata corporation named as an additional insured.
WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter
A current clearance letter confirms our WorkSafeBC account is in good standing. That protects the owner from liability for unpaid premiums.
Site Safety Plan
Exterior and stairwell work comes with a written safety plan covering access equipment, fall protection, cordons and fire exits. Copies go to the manager before mobilization.
Hazardous Materials Survey
WorkSafeBC requires a hazardous materials survey before work that could disturb asbestos in buildings built before 1990. Our guide to painting pre-1990 buildings explains what gets tested and why.
Apartment Painting Costs in Kelowna
These typical ranges include paint and materials. Your final number comes from a written, itemised quote after we walk the building.
| Scope | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Suite turnover, 1 to 2 bedroom | $1,200 to $2,500 per suite | Ceilings and trim included, damage, colour changes |
| Corridors and common areas | $1.50 to $3 per sq ft of wall | Door count, ceiling height, after-hours work |
| Full exterior repaint | Quoted per project; mid-size buildings commonly $25,000 to $150,000+ | Height, access equipment, balcony count, repairs |
If paint we applied peels, flakes or blisters within a year because of our workmanship, we fix it under our 1-year labour warranty. Normal tenant wear and new damage are not covered. See painting costs in Kelowna for how commercial rates compare across services.
Apartment Painting FAQs
Can you paint occupied suites?
Yes. We schedule each suite with the manager and tenant, move and cover furniture, and pack up at the end of every day so the suite is livable each night. Low-odour paints mean tenants rarely need to leave.
Do you offer standing rates for suite turnovers?
Yes. After walking a sample of your suites, we can set a written rate sheet by suite type and scope, such as walls only or walls, ceilings and trim. Damage beyond normal patching is priced separately so the base rate stays predictable.
How do you handle residents who are home during work?
Residents get advance notice through the manager, and our crew introduces itself on arrival. We keep noise and drop sheets to the work area and send any concerns to the site lead. Anyone working from home can ask for their suite to be painted in the morning or afternoon block.
How far ahead should we book an exterior repaint?
For a summer exterior, start getting proposals in winter or early spring. Councils need time for owner approval and colour votes, and the painting season fills up early.
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