About roller shutter spray painting

Roller shutter spray painting is the on-site refurbishment of existing commercial shutters, loading doors, security shutters and service entrances. It restores appearance, supports colour changes and helps protect metal surfaces from weathering.

Shutters are often one of the most visible parts of a commercial unit. When they are faded, scratched, stained or inconsistent with the building, they can make the whole property look tired. Spray painting gives them a sharper finish without replacing the existing shutter.

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Where shutter spraying is used

This service is suitable for:

• Retail units
• Warehouses
• Industrial units
• Loading bays
• Workshops
• Showrooms
• Self-storage facilities
• Service yards
• Commercial entrances
• Security shutters

It can be completed as a standalone service or combined with exterior building coatings, shopfront spraying, loading bay refurbishment or anti-graffiti coatings.

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Suitable substrates

Typical substrates include steel shutters, aluminium shutters, roller shutter doors, loading bay doors, sectional doors, service doors and metal grilles.

The condition of the shutter is assessed before coating. Scratches, corrosion, dents, contamination, old coatings and moving parts may affect preparation and finish expectations.

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Surface preparation

Preparation can include cleaning, degreasing, sanding, abrasion, corrosion treatment, masking, priming and local repair work. Existing loose coatings or rust must be dealt with before spraying.

Surrounding surfaces are protected, including brickwork, cladding, signage, glazing, handles, tracks, locks, door surrounds and paving.

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Coating application

Spray application gives a smoother and more consistent finish across shutter slats and profiles than manual coating methods. The coating system is selected around substrate type, exposure, colour and durability requirements.

Metal primers and durable topcoats are commonly used. Anti-graffiti finishes may also be considered for exposed public-facing shutters.

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Working around trading hours

Commercial shutter spraying often needs to happen outside normal trading or operating hours. Refurbs can arrange evening, weekend or phased works where shutters need to remain usable during business hours.

Drying times, access, security and reopening requirements are discussed before work begins.

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Benefits of shutter spray painting

Roller shutter spray painting can help:

• Improve frontage appearance
• Support brand colour updates
• Avoid unnecessary shutter replacement
• Protect metal surfaces
• Refresh loading and service areas
• Improve public-facing presentation
• Coordinate with wider facade refurbishment
• Reduce downtime when planned correctly

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Why choose Refurbs

Refurbs manages shutter spraying around commercial operations, access, masking, safety and programme. We provide RAMS, reliable communication and directly managed teams, supported by NuColour Ltd systems, CHAS accreditation and GBP 10 million public liability insurance.