Painting & Coating Services for Universities & Schools

At Peterson’s, we understand that universities and schools operate on tight schedules and need to minimize disruptions to students, faculty, and staff. That’s why we work around your class schedules and academic calendar. Whether it’s exterior or high-traffic interior areas, we’re flexible, often scheduling work during early mornings, evenings, weekends, or even holidays to ensure minimal disruption to campus activities and student life.

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Why Work with Peterson Commercial Painting

Custom Color
Solutions For Your School:

Every university or school we work with has access to a complimentary Color Consultation with our expert Colorist. Our color consultations help you refresh classrooms, administrative offices, common areas, and even outdoor spaces. Whether you’re simply bouncing ideas or looking for a complete transformation, our Colorist is here to help you create a vibrant, cohesive look that reflects your institution’s values and mission.

Experienced
Professionals:

Peterson Commercial Painting employs skilled painters who are dedicated to providing clean, precise work with a focus on detail. From the initial preparation to the final touch, we ensure that your campus spaces reflect the highest standards of quality. We are also flexible and can accommodate any specific requirements set by your school’s staff, whether it’s scheduling restrictions, background checks for our employees or special safety protocols.

High-Quality & Sustainable
Paint Products:

We use premium, durable paint products designed to withstand the unique challenges of a university environment. From the ever-changing Iowa weather to the constant foot traffic inside your buildings, our materials are built to last. All of our products come with a two-year labor and materials warranty, ensuring that your investment in your campus’s appearance will stand the test of time.

Ongoing Facility
Support:

Once your painting project is complete, you can count on Peterson Commercial Painting for ongoing maintenance and repairs to keep the interior and exterior of your university or school looking excellent year-round. Our commitment to ongoing support ensures that your campus continues to make a positive impression on students, staff, and visitors alike.

Interior
Services

Remove and install wall covering
Dry Wall Repairs
Texturing
Wall and Woodwork painting
Staining and Varnishing
Carpentry

Exterior
Services

Caulking and Sealants
Waterproofers
Elastimerics
Concrete Stains
Exterior Painting
Plaster Repair
Carpentry

Trust
Peterson Commercial Painting

Peterson Commercial Painting has earned the trust of universities and schools throughout Central Iowa for over 30 years and over 50% of our work comes from repeat and referral clients every year. Our longstanding reputation in the community is built on:

Honesty & Integrity

Superior Customer Service

High Quality Workmanship

Strong Job Planning & Controls

Our Clients

We Work With Property & Facility Managers

We work closely with your facilities management team to ensure projects are executed efficiently and with minimal disruption to campus operations. Whether we are coordinating directly with in-house staff or working through a property manager, we guarantee that the job is done correctly the first time, allowing your campus to maintain its appearance and functionality throughout the project.

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