The adverts, the lights, the songs – the festive season seems to arrive sooner every year. Christmas is a time for relaxing with friends and family, sitting by the fire and eating until you can’t move, but also for reflecting on the past year. It’s been a busy twelve months here at GME and we’ve been proud to undertake a number of exciting projects for clients across Yorkshire. For instance, we were very happy with our comprehensive renovation of Barnsley College House, a challenging yet rewarding three-month task involving everything from window repairs to external painting using cherry pickers. Another […]

Getting the Most Out of 2019 With the year coming to an end, preparing your commercial property with a fresh coat of paint is the key to ending the year on a high and kick starting 2019 with a positive attitude. Starting a new year with new decor will not only motivate your employees to perform better but will also highlight the dedication you have to maintaining the appearance of your business. With colours and décor having a psychological impact on employees and clients, it’s important to consider a fresh coat for the New Year, if you truly want to […]

Industrial buildings can require a lot of maintenance. Being such large buildings, it can be difficult to notice every problem and area for touching up. However, an area that is incredibly noticeable is panelling. Building panelling is one of the first things clients and employees will see, as this will cover most of the exterior of the property. You may notice as of late that they aren’t looking as vibrant and colourful as they once did. This could be due to a number of reasons such as… Sunlight and UV Damaging – Despite many panels being designed to resist this, […]

Specialising in commercial painting in Leeds and its surrounding areas allows our team of painters to work on a number of exciting projects. From retail buildings, to grandeur manor houses, our skillset really has no limits when it comes to commercial painting. Over the years we have also completed many projects involving common visitor attractions like townhalls, cathedrals and museums, making our portfolio even larger. Maintaining tourist attractions, regardless of their age is incredibly important to ensure they are safe to visit as well as long-lasting. Despite there being many famous attractions throughout Yorkshire dating back centuries, this doesn’t mean […]

Running a restaurant can be tough, especially when competing with other food establishments in the area. Making yours stand out with incredible food, service and design is therefore essential. Depending on the cuisine you provide, there are a number of ways you can integrate fantastic, unique designs into your restaurant’s décor. Although food quality and pricing are the main focuses when competing against other restaurants, the way you choose to design and decorate your property will also have an impact. So, how can you create an inviting restaurant for hungry people? Focus on the entrance – Once a customer has […]

Offices, industrial buildings and public venues are at the heart of some of the North’s most important businesses and community spaces. Maintaining their appeal to staff, visitors, and customers is pivotal in continuing to attract them. So, to inspire some improvements to decoration, here are some quick tips for each industry and how they can help maintain or restore, or enhance their visual appeal: Offices: A growing trend in the renovation or redesign of office space is the addition of a communal area for staff to take breaks. Sometimes called a breakaway space or just referred to as a staff […]

Feature walls are a great way of adding character to commercial spaces. Livening up an area for your employees will not only spark their creativity but increase productivity levels too. If your office or commercial interior’s theme is basic or neutral, feature walls are a great way of incorporating your branding and personality into it. When designed and planned correctly, a feature wall can have a powerful impact on a room, which is why we’ve put together three ways in which you can plan and prep an effective feature wall for your business: Create a centre piece – Your feature […]

As summer draws to a close, retailers and commercial properties throughout Leeds and Yorkshire will be looking to the future in terms of what is next for their business. The next stop on the customer calendar is the Autumn / Winter period, in which events such as Halloween, Harvest, Bonfire Night and Christmas are all looming. When it comes to the decoration of your commercial property, being prepared for the weather conditions that are likely during Autumn and Winter will be very important, especially for the exterior of your building. Harsh rain, strong winds and debris can cause existing paintworks […]

As accredited painting contractors in Wakefield, GME are vastly experienced in completing repaints throughout existing sectors across the Yorkshire region. One sector which we have plenty of practice in is the industrial industry. This includes warehouses, storerooms and factories. Those conducting a refurbishment to their industrial site, or relocation to a city such as Leeds or Bradford may be looking for a reputable painting and decorating contractor. But what is it about us that gives us our reliable reputation amongst industrial sites? When operating with heavy tools or machinery, abrasions to flooring and walls can cause marks to be left, […]

Large-scale commercial properties can be time consuming when it comes to painting and decorating. Prolonging the life of your paintwork for as long as possible is the key to saving money and time for your business. To help, we’ve put together a small guide on 3 ways you can help extend your paintwork’s lifespan. Colour choice – when selecting a colour choice, you’ll want to pick a shade that will continue to look good for a prolonged period of time. For example, choosing a white paint when you work in a busy environment, may be a bad choice as the […]