Exterior Painting for Storage Units
& Self-Storage Facilities
Orange County . Los Angeles . San Diego . Inland Empire
Clean, consistent, fresh…so every unit looks move-in ready.
Pilot Painting & Construction provides professional exterior painting for storage units and self-storage facilities across Southern California. From long runs of roll-up doors to metal buildings, perimeter walls, bollards, gates, and signage, we deliver durable, uniform finishes that boost curb appeal and protect against UV, moisture, and daily wear.
Our Storage Facility Painting Process
Site Walk & Scope – Map buildings/rows, confirm color standards, access, and phasing.
Color Planning & Renderings – Portfolio-wide color standards with digital mockups for fast approvals.
Surface Preparation – Pressure washing, degreasing, sanding, rust treatment, masking tracks/locks, protect adjacent units and vehicles.
Repairs & Priming – Spot repairs to metal and masonry; rust-inhibitive primers, block-fillers, or elastomeric primers as specified.
Coating Application – High-performance DTM acrylic/urethane systems for metal, elastomeric/acrylic for stucco/CMU—engineered for color retention and weather resistance.
Phased Execution – Row-by-row scheduling, clear signage, tenant notices, and optional off-hours work to minimize disruption.
Quality Control & Closeout – Punch list, touch-ups, photo documentation, and maintenance notes for future cycles.
Minimal Disruption: Our Online Job Tracker provides daily updates for managers and staff, keeping operations smooth.
Why Storage Owners Choose Pilot Painting
High-volume door repaints with consistent color and sheen across hundreds of units
Corrosion-control specs for coastal and high-sun environments
Rebrand programs for multi-site portfolios with standardized palettes
Safety first around active drive lanes, gate systems, and lift work (OSHA-trained crews)
50+ years delivering large-scale commercial repaints across Southern California
Common Project Types
Property-wide roll-up door repaint programs
Metal building envelope refresh & rust remediation
Perimeter wall crack repair and elastomeric recoats
Gate/fence sanding, priming, and recoating
Bollard and curb color updates for wayfinding and safety
Brand refresh for newly acquired facilities
Frequently Asked Questions About Storage Unit Exterior Painting
Can you paint roll-up doors without removing them?
Yes. We prep, mask tracks and hardware, and apply door-appropriate DTM coatings that cure hard and resist sticking.
How do you limit downtime for tenants?
We phase work row by row, post notices, cone off zones, and offer off-hours schedules to keep units accessible whenever possible.
Do you address rust and peeling on factory finishes?
Absolutely—mechanical prep, rust conversion, and DTM primers are standard before topcoats.
Can you match our brand colors across multiple sites?
Yes. We create draw-downs and digital renderings, then maintain color standards for consistent portfolio branding.
Do you repair stucco or block walls before coating?
Yes—crack/spall repairs, block-filler, and elastomeric systems deliver uniform appearance and weather protection.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Pilot Painting & Construction is fully licensed, insured, and OSHA-certified.
