Shop Front Frame Recoating at HSBC, Liverpool

Project summary

The HSBC branch required a full colour change to the aluminium shop front frames as part of a branch upgrade programme. The brief was to re-coat the frames to a dark specification while protecting the large-format window graphics and all surrounding surfaces.

Vanda Coatings carried out full preparation and masking of all glazing, window graphics, signage and adjacent stonework before applying the new dark topcoat to all frame faces and returns. Works were phased to keep the branch entrance accessible at all times.

• Full mechanical preparation of aluminium frames prior to coating
• All glazing, window graphics and stonework carefully masked and protected
• Two-pack acrylic topcoat applied to all frame faces and returns
• Colour change to dark specification across the full frontage
• Branch remained open and accessible throughout the programme
• Snag inspection and client sign-off on completion

Before and during

During: Full frontage masked and protected prior to recoating. All glazing, window graphics and stonework sheathed in polythene with tape lines marking frame edges.

During: Close view of the masked frame sections, showing the precision of the masking work to protect the window graphics before spraying.