Architectural Coating Solutions

29/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Commercial Building Cleaning Services

Over time, facilities can accumulate dirt, grime, and contaminants—impacting both appearance and performance.

Our professional facility cleaning services restore cleanliness and help maintain safe, efficient environments. From industrial sites to commercial buildings, we deliver reliable, high-quality results.

✅️ Removes dirt, grime, and contaminants
✅️ Improves safety and presentation
✅️ Suitable for commercial and industrial sites
✅️ Delivered by experienced specialists

Find out more: https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/services/facility-cleaning/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

28/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Exchange Quay, Salford – Architectural Totem Refurbishment

🏢 The Client

Exchange Quay is a major office campus within the Media City and Salford Quays district, welcoming thousands of workers daily. Its distinctive entrance totems form an important part of the estate’s visual identity and visitor experience.

🎯 The Challenge

Years of UV exposure had caused the original powder-coated finishes on the entrance totems to fade, discolour, and deteriorate.

The client required a specialist refurbishment to restore the totems’ appearance using architect-specified colour schemes. With more than 48 individual colours involved, the project demanded precision masking, detailed sequencing, and flawless spraying—all within a busy pedestrian environment.

🛠 Our Approach

ACS Coatings deployed a specialist team to complete a full refurbishment programme across all entrance totems.

Works included:

• Detailed preparation and removal of failed coatings
• Surface repairs to UV damage, scratches, and defects
• Precision masking for clean multi-colour transitions
• Specialist spray application using architect-approved colour palettes
• Controlled colour sequencing and staged curing throughout

Each totem was treated as a bespoke architectural feature to ensure exact colour matching and a premium finish.

⚙️ Project Delivery

Due to high footfall across the estate, works were delivered predominantly out-of-hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Safe working zones established to protect pedestrians
• Coordination with site management, security, and maintenance teams
• Adaptive spraying methods used to manage wind tunnel conditions
• Multi-stage masking and curing process to maintain clean colour separation

Careful sequencing and quality control ensured consistency across every totem.

🏆 The Result

The entrance totems were completely transformed into striking architectural features.

✅ More than 48 colours restored with precision
✅ Clean lines and flawless finishes achieved throughout
✅ Enhanced visual identity across the Exchange Quay campus
✅ Long-lasting protection against weathering and UV exposure

The client praised the team’s attention to detail, project coordination, and quality of finish—leading to ACS Coatings being awarded additional restoration works across the site.

Find out more:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/projects/uk/exchange-quay/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

27/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Social Media Post: Why Planning Is Critical in Architectural Painting

📋 Great Painting Projects Start With Great Planning

The success of any architectural painting project starts long before work begins. Careful planning helps avoid delays, improve efficiency, and deliver a finish built to last.

🔍 Assessing Surfaces & Environmental Conditions

Every building is different. Surface condition, weather exposure, moisture levels, and environmental factors all need to be assessed to ensure the correct preparation and application process.

🎨 Selecting the Right Coating System

Choosing the right coating system is essential for performance and durability. The wrong product can lead to premature failure, while the right one protects and extends the life of the building.

🕒 Scheduling Around Operations

In occupied or operational environments, planning is key. Works often need to be carefully scheduled to minimise disruption to residents, staff, or day-to-day business activities.

⚡ Efficiency Through Preparation

Good planning keeps projects running smoothly, improves safety, reduces downtime, and ensures work is completed efficiently with minimal disruption.

✅ Takeaway:

Great results don’t happen by accident. Strong planning ensures the right systems, smooth delivery, and a professional finish that lasts.

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

20/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Floor Coatings — Why Are They Worth It?

Your floors take more wear and tear than you think.

👉 Protective floor coatings help reduce damage from heavy traffic, chemicals, and daily use
👉 They improve durability, safety, and make maintenance easier
👉 A coated floor can also extend lifespan and reduce long-term repair costs

A smart investment for warehouses, commercial units, and industrial buildings.

🔗 Read the full guide here:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/2022/05/18/floor-coatings-and-the-protective-benefits/

Floor coatings are an effective way of protecting your building, whatever the reason of business. Floor coatings provides defence for your floors, but

19/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Commercial Floor Coatings

Over time, commercial and industrial floors can become worn, damaged, and difficult to maintain—impacting both safety and appearance.

Our commercial floor coating services provide durable, high-performance protection designed to withstand heavy use. From warehouses to commercial facilities, we deliver long-lasting finishes tailored to your environment.

✅️ Durable, hard-wearing floor protection
✅️ Improves safety, cleanliness, and appearance
✅️ Suitable for commercial and industrial environments
✅️ Installed by experienced specialists

Find out more: https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/services/commercial-floor-coatings/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

14/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Beacon Tower, Bristol – High-Rise External Refurbishment

🏢 The Client

Savills required a specialist contractor to deliver a full external refurbishment of Beacon Tower, a high-rise residential building in Bristol. The project involved extensive remedial works across multiple external elements in a live, occupied environment.

🎯 The Challenge

Beacon Tower required significant refurbishment to balcony railings, masonry, balcony floors, and waterproofing systems.

A major challenge involved the safe removal and disposal of lead-based paint across 13 floors, while ensuring resident safety and minimising disruption throughout the programme. The project also demanded specialist access solutions and strict health & safety compliance.

🛠 Our Approach

ACS Coatings deployed a 16-person specialist team to deliver a complete external refurbishment programme.

Works included:

• Safe removal and disposal of lead-based paint from balcony railings across 13 floors
• Etching, repainting, and respraying of balcony railings
• Full preparation and painting of external masonry
• Protective coating application to all balcony floors
• Waterproofing works to base railings to prevent water ingress

All surfaces were carefully prepared and coated using high-performance systems designed for long-term durability in exposed high-rise environments.

⚙️ Project Delivery

The project was delivered over 9 months within a live residential environment.

• Specialist scaffolding and rope access systems used across all 13 floors
• Strict hazardous material handling and disposal procedures followed
• Controlled working zones maintained for resident safety
• Careful sequencing and communication minimised disruption throughout

Detailed planning ensured works progressed safely and efficiently while maintaining programme timelines.

🏆 The Result

Beacon Tower was fully refurbished externally, improving both appearance and long-term protection.

✅ Lead-based paint safely removed and replaced
✅ Durable protective coatings applied to balconies and masonry
✅ Improved waterproofing to reduce future deterioration
✅ A cleaner, refreshed appearance across the building

Savills praised the professionalism of the ACS team, quality of workmanship, and successful delivery of a complex refurbishment within a live residential setting.

Find out more:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/projects/uk/beacon-tower/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

13/05/2026

🔵⚪️ What Makes a Professional Finish

✨ A Professional Finish Is About Precision

A high-quality finish doesn’t happen by chance. In architectural painting, the difference between average and exceptional comes down to preparation, precision, and attention to detail at every stage.

🎯 Consistent Coverage Matters

Achieving even, consistent coverage across large surfaces requires the right products, preparation, and application methods. A professional finish should look seamless from every angle.

📏 Sharp Lines & Clean Edges

Precision is what separates a professional result from a rushed one. Clean edges, sharp lines, and accurate detailing all contribute to a polished, high-quality appearance.

⏳ Correct Drying & Curing Times

Rushing the process can compromise durability and performance. Allowing coatings to dry and cure correctly ensures long-lasting protection and a finish that performs over time.

🔍 Attention to Detail at Every Stage

From preparation to final inspection, every detail matters. Proper surface preparation, product selection, and quality control all play a role in achieving the best outcome.

✅ Takeaway:

A professional finish is built on precision — combining expert preparation, quality materials, and attention to detail to deliver results that last.

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

08/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Quick Tips & Tricks

🔍 Check drainage systems regularly.
🚫 Blocked gutters cause hidden water damage fast.
⏱️ A 10-minute check can save thousands.

Find out more:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/services/skylight-and-gutter-install/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

07/05/2026

🔵⚪️ Babcock Facilities Management, Leicestershire – High-Level Cladding Refurbishment

🏢 The Client

Babcock Facilities Management required refurbishment works to deteriorating high-level cladding on a commercial property in Leicestershire. The failing coatings across all elevations risked further deterioration and potential dilapidation costs if left untreated.

🎯 The Challenge

The existing cladding coatings had significantly deteriorated, affecting both appearance and long-term protection.

The project required specialist access solutions and careful planning to safely complete high-level works without disrupting day-to-day business operations. The client also needed a durable finish that would bring the property back in line with landlord maintenance standards.

🛠 Our Approach

ACS Coatings delivered a full cladding refurbishment programme across all four elevations.

Works included:

• Full pressure washing of the building exterior
• Removal of all failed and deteriorated coatings
• Thorough surface preparation and edge feathering
• Application of specialist primers for long-term adhesion
• Precision masking to protect surrounding surfaces
• Professional spray application to restore the cladding to a clean white finish

High-performance coating systems were used to provide long-lasting protection against weathering and UV exposure.

⚙️ Project Delivery

The majority of works were completed over weekends to minimise disruption to business operations.

• Specialist access equipment used for safe high-level working
• Strict safety controls maintained throughout the project
• Weather conditions monitored to ensure correct coating application and curing
• Detailed masking and preparation completed to achieve a flawless finish

Careful coordination and efficient scheduling ensured all phases were delivered within tight timeframes.

🏆 The Result

The high-level cladding was fully restored with a fresh, professional appearance.

✅ Durable protective coatings applied across all elevations
✅ Improved weather resistance and long-term performance
✅ Building returned to landlord maintenance compliance
✅ Reduced risk of future dilapidation costs

The project was completed with no disruption to business operations, and the client praised the quality of workmanship and professionalism of the ACS Coatings team.

Find out more:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/projects/uk/babcock-facilities-management/

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Architectural Coating Solutions
"Expert solutions to protect, maintain, and restore your facilities."

🌐 www.acscoating.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 987 5886

28/04/2026

🔵⚪️ Winter Cladding Issues — What Could Be Costing You Thousands?

Cold weather can cause serious (and expensive) damage to your building’s cladding.

👉 Moisture, corrosion, and coating failure can worsen over winter
👉 Left untreated, small issues can lead to leaks, damage, and costly repairs

Catching problems early can save you thousands and extend your building’s lifespan.

🔗 Read the full guide here:
https://www.acscoatings.co.uk/2026/01/09/winter-cladding-issues-that-cost-building-owners-thousands-and-how-to-fix-them/