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Repaint Process Transcription
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So what most people don’t understand is the majority of paint and sealant manufacturers recommend reapplication every seven years or so. Besides not only just protecting your property, but it’s really your investment and a fresh paint job makes everyone happy and makes current tenants happy. It makes prospective tenants happy, and it makes everyone that drive by your building on a daily basis happy.
00:00:26:07 – 00:00:49:23
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So exactly what is entailed in getting your building repainted? In this short video, we’re going to walk through the steps and the processes and show you exactly how easy it can be. Especially of Gray Days is repainting your building. So before we begin the repaint process, our team visits the jobsite or the property to determine exactly what steps should be taken to ensure their most successful installation of paint and sealer products.
00:00:50:01 – 00:01:11:05
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During this visit, our project managers compile and itemized bid that details every item and substrate that’s going to be coated. Besides paint and sealants. We also inspect expansion joints, and we’ll price out anything that we believe needs to be replaced or fixed. Once a repaint project is awarded a great contract, a project manager and a foreman of the crew will be onsite.
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They want boots on the ground to meet with a property manager and tenant to discuss how we can work around the building with the least amount of disruption to their daily business. A lot of times this requires us to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays while they’re shut down, closed, or at least have less traffic than normal. The first day of crews on site, the project manager will conduct a site safety assessment to address any concerns or hazards and develop a plan to prevent any safety issues.
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When the project begins, our foreman will be onsite every single day working with the tenant to ensure a smooth installation. They will communicate daily with the building and maintenance managers, tenants and property managers when on site. All customers will be provided with a single point of contact in the field, as well as a project manager, to resolve any issues throughout the project.
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Our project manager will perform biweekly inspections of the building, compiling punch list for our crews, which detail corrections that need to be made as we go. This includes identifying minor touch ups, proper cleanup, and overall quality of the installation. Throughout this process, our project managers will send detailed reports to the property manager detailing our progress and identifying any obstacles that may arise.
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At conclusion of the job, our project manager will perform a final walkthrough with a property manager to ensure all work perform has the customer’s approval. Closeout documents, detailing materials and colors are also issued to the owner for any future maintenance. Items that may arise. With over 30 years of experience in commercial painting, Gray Davis is a clear choice to get your building repainted.
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Safety Culture transcription
00:00:03:22 – 00:00:35:19
Speaker 1
We had logged over 1.5 million hours, worked on projects in 2022, and we only had five recordable incidents. Our EMR or experienced modification rating is one of the best in the industry. Company typically wants to strive for a one or less, and our average over the past ten years is 0.69. We now have five people, focused on nothing but safety in the field.
00:00:35:20 – 00:00:51:10
Speaker 1
We have our project managers out there doing reports on our internal app that actually send notifications to our safety team to let us know, hey, we need to be out there making sure that we’re handling everything the right way and the safe way.
Safety Team transcription
Speaker 1
I am El Margherita safety manager here. Great days. I had the opportunity to work in the field as a forum for a few years before joining the safety team here at Greenpeace. That field experience allowed me to get the first taste of green Bay safety culture that today I’m proud of. Breaching all these years of safety experience has helped me understanding the way most people think about safety, especially when they are mainly focused on production and being able to recognize this issue.
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Speaker 1
Allow me to come up with better way to deliver a simpler and clear safety message.
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Speaker 2
My name is Martin Malley. I’ve been on the Gray Day Safety team for a little over a year now. I came to Gray Daze from a previous emergency medical technician career, where I worked for ten years. I feel like that serves me really well, being here on the Gray Day Safety team, because I know one from my medical experience what can happen and what the outcome of certain injuries could be.
00:01:15:00 – 00:01:31:22
Speaker 2
I also, through my training experience, am able to share my thoughts or share what we’re supposed to do and the goals and a very clear method to all of our field staff and all of our office staff as we do these trainings.
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Speaker 3
Ethan Carpenter, safety manager here at grade eight. He’s been here for about almost two years. I was a police officer. So my background has helped me, deal with with all types of, people and all types of conflicts and anything like that. So that’s why I think that I’m a good safety manager here at grade eight.
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
What is the tilt wall painting process?
The tilt wall painting process starts with confirming that the tilt panels have been patched with a material that hides imperfections in the concrete. Once it has been patched and approved, Graydaze begins pressure washing the entire exterior of the building to ensure that all dirt and debris are removed and left behind with clean concrete.
After panels have been cleaned, a pH test is performed to confirm the pH levels of the concrete are compatible with the specified coating. Next, primer is applied to a small section of the building and allowed to cure per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Once this time has passed, an adhesion test is performed by one of our project managers. Once the test is complete, and we can ensure that the coating will adhere to the panel, primer is applied to the rest of the building. When the primer is complete, our paint crew begins the texture application.
This process includes the same adhesion test as the primer, as well as periodic inspections to ensure that the appropriate mil thickness is achieved. After texture coatings are applied, any specified accent colors are painted on the building with a smooth coating.
What are texture coatings?
Textured coatings are durable, high-build coatings that are used to seal porous surfaces while still allowing the concrete surface to breath.
Texture allows structural concrete to look architectural and helps camouflage defects in the concrete, which is ideal for a tilt up warehouse. It comes in multiple finishes such as fine, medium, and coarse, to be able to achieve the best look possible. A uniform finish is achieved by using a spray application.
Does texture paint hide imperfections?
Yes, texture coatings help camouflage imperfections in the concrete. However, we recommend patching any large concentrations of imperfections before texture is applied to assure the surface is as smooth as possible.
What is the difference between tilt up panels and precast panels?
Tilt up panels are poured and formed on site and tilted up with a crane.
Precast panels are poured and formed in another location and transported to the site where they are installed. Precast panels are usually more narrow than typical tilt up panels due to the precast panels having to travel on roadways.
Can precast concrete be painted?
Yes, precast concrete can be painted. The process is the same as tilt wall painting.
Do you need to topcoat the texture coating?
Only if the texture does not come in a desired color. The texture coating is capable of being tinted to a wide range of colors, but only up to a mid-tone base. If you are trying to achieve a deep, dark color, you will have to apply a topcoat of acrylic paint.
What are the benefits of texture coatings?
Texture coatings seal, decorate, and protect porous surfaces which allows a warehouse to look architectural, instead of structural. Texture coatings help hide imperfections in the concrete and overall provides a better look to the building.
Our People
Gary Gray - Chairman, Board of Directors, Founder
Name: Gary Gray
Title: Chairman, Board of Directors, Founder
Experience: 32 years
Expertise: Leadership development, building teams, organizational structure, organizational health,
paint application techniques, coating specifications, coating manufacturers, construction sequencing
and scheduling, subcontractor management, caulking specifications, caulking techniques, paint failure
analysis.
Team name: Board of Directors
Team description: Executive Leadership
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities,
industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Manage and lead hundreds of employees and subcontractors, anticipating industry
trends and crafting strategies to maximize Graydaze’s success and profitability.
Alec Kinard - Chief Executive Officer
Name: Alec Kinard
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Experience: 10 years
Expertise: leadership development, building teams, organizational structure, organizational health,
paint application techniques, coating specifications, coating manufacturers, construction sequencing
and scheduling, subcontractor management, caulking specifications, caulking techniques, paint failure
analysis.
Team name: Team 29
Team description: Executive Leadership
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities,
industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Manage and lead over 100 employees and hundreds of subcontractors, anticipating
industry trends and crafting strategies to maximize Graydaze’s success and profitability.
Travis Dyar - Chief Operations Officer
Name: Travis Dyar
Title: Chief Operations Officer
Experience: 19 years with Graydaze, 22 years in industry
Expertise: Paints and coatings (specifically with steel and concrete coating systems), sealants for concrete and metals, floor joint fillers, concrete slab repairs, field testing for coatings and sealants. Solving project issues related to coating, sealant, and floor joint filler installations.
Team name: Team 29
Team description: Executive Leadership
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Manage and lead over 100 employees and hundreds of subcontractors, anticipating industry trends and crafting strategies to maximize Graydaze’s success and profitability.
Drew Martin - President, Exclusive Agreements Division
Name: Drew Martin
Title: President, Exclusive Agreements Division
Experience: 12 years with Graydaze, 15 years in industry
Expertise: Painting and Sealants, Team building, relationship building, customer service.
Team name: Exclusive Agreements
Team description: Paint and sealant jobs for companies that have exclusivity agreements with Graydaze
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Interior and exterior painting and sealants for tilt-wall construction buildings, joint sealants and caulking for concrete tilt panels and slabs
Jorge Anaya - President, Exclusive Agreements Division
Name: Jorge Anaya
Title: President, Exclusive Agreements Division
Experience: 21 years in industry, including 13 years with Graydaze
Expertise: Throughout my career, I have developed expertise in the installation of coatings and sealants across a wide range of applications focusing on the commercial painting industry. I specialize in diagnosing system failures and determining effective solutions, particularly in complex or non-typical substrate conditions. My technical and product knowledge allows me to evaluate performance issues, identify root causes, and implement durable, long-term fixes. I also specialize in providing value-engineered solutions, balancing performance, cost-efficiency, and constructability to meet project goals without compromising quality.
Team name: Exclusive Agreements
Team description: Paint and sealant jobs for companies that have exclusivity agreements with Graydaze
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Interior and exterior painting and sealants for tilt-wall construction buildings, joint sealants and caulking for concrete tilt panels and slabs
Lucas Redd - Director of Operations, West Division
Name: Lucas Redd
Title: Director of Operations, West Division
Experience: 5 years
Expertise: Problem solving. Customer relations. “Making it easy on the customer”. Leading team and people.
Team name: West Division
Team description: Paint and sealant jobs for companies serviced from our Salt Lake City headquarters
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Interior and exterior painting and sealants for tilt-wall construction buildings, joint sealants and caulking for concrete tilt panels and slabs
Austin MacGillivary - Director of Operations, Commercial Repaint Division
Name: Austin MacGillivary
Title: Director of Operations, Commercial Repaint Division
Experience: 6 years with Graydaze 12 years of Operational Leadership experience
Expertise: I’ve spent over a decade building strong teams, finding inefficiencies and simplifying the process to deliver the best results.
Team name: Commercial Repaint Division
Team description: Our team of Commercial Painting Project Managers is driven, dependable, and committed to doing things the right way. We take pride in delivering a smooth experience and results that stand out.
Project types: Warehouses, Manufacturing Facilities and Storage Rental Properties
Scopes performed: Painting, sealant and slab repair
Taylor Maxey - Director of Operations, DataCoat™ Division
Name: Taylor Maxey
Title: Director of Operations, DataCoat™ Division
Experience: 10 years in industry, all with Graydaze
Expertise: Project management, job sequencing and coordination, product knowledge, manpower flow.
Team name: DataCoat™
Team description: Dedicated to paint and sealant jobs for data centers, with training and experience tailored to specific demands of data center construction requirements
Project types: Data centers
Scopes performed: Interior and exterior painting and sealants for data centers, joint sealants and caulking for concrete tilt panels and slabs
Josh Hurst - Director of Business Development
Name: Josh Hurst
Title: Director of Business Development
Experience: 8 years
Expertise: Project Management, Sales, Business Development, Leading Teams, Painting.
Team name: New Construction – East Division
Team description: Painting/sealant for East new construction warehouse, manufacturing, tilt building customers and data centers
Project types: Warehouse, manufacturing, tilt building customers and data centers
Scopes performed: Painting and sealant
Alex Cosby - Director of Operations, Texas Division
Name: Alex Cosby
Title: Director of Operations, Texas Division
Experience: 13 years in paint industry, 8 years with Graydaze
Expertise: Large scale commercial painting, scope development, production rates, coating systems and making sure jobs are executed efficiently and profitably.
Team name: Texas Division
Team description: Paint and sealant jobs for companies serviced from our Dallas headquarters
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, industrial facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Interior and exterior painting and sealants for tilt-wall construction buildings, joint sealants and caulking for concrete tilt panels and slabs
Giovanni Arocena - Director of Operations, Drywall Division
Name: Giovanni Arocena
Title: Director of Operations, Drywall Division
Experience: 10 years
Expertise: Drywall, Metal Framing, Insulation, Acoustical Ceilings.
Team name: Drywall
Team description: Drywall framing and finishing
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Drywall framing and finishing, tape and float
Spencer Edwards - Field Operations Director
Name: Spencer Edwards
Title: Field Operations Director
Experience: 39 years, 14 with Graydaze
Expertise: Waterproofing, roofing and all things to stop/control water. Leak repair/inspection solutions. All things related to sealants, concrete repair, and joint filler.
Team name: Operations
Team description: Support all operational teams with technical expertise, manage safety protocols
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Maintain quality level across all jobs, anticipate and solve problems, train team members, inspect jobs for quality control
Andres Tarquino - Operations and QC Manager
Name: Andres Tarquino
Title: Operations and QC Manager
Experience: 27 years in industry, all with Graydaze
Expertise: I started out as a painter, and later spent several years as a foreman in the areas of new construction and repainting. I have been working as an Operations Manager for four and a half years. Experience in texture application, dryfall, and SOG.
Team name: Operations
Team description: Support all operational teams with technical expertise, manage safety protocols
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Maintain quality level across all jobs, anticipate and solve problems, train team members, inspect jobs for quality control
Elmer Guerrero - Field Safety Director
Name: Elmer Guerrero
Title: Field Safety Director
Experience: 15 years with Graydaze, 17 years in industry
Expertise: Safety, OSHA compliance. I started my journey working in the field as a subcontractor, learning the job hands-on every day. That experience gave me a strong foundation and real understanding of the challenges construction workers face. Today, I lead the safety team, focusing that field knowledge on practical solutions building safer job sites and support our people the right way.
Team name: Operations
Team description: Support all operational teams with technical expertise, manage safety protocols
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Maintain safety level across all jobs, anticipate and solve problems, train team members, inspect jobsites for safety
Martin Mahle - Operations and Safety Manager
Name: Martin Mahle
Title: Operations and Safety Manager
Experience: 4 years
Expertise: OSHA compliance and construction safety with additional knowledge and expertise in regards to paint and sealant specifications and limitations in industrial warehouses.
Team name: Operations
Team description: Support all operational teams with technical expertise, manage safety protocols
Project types: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage facilities, data centers
Scopes performed: Maintain safety level across all jobs, anticipate and solve problems, train team members, inspect jobsites for safety
Melissa Pace - CX Team Lead
Name: Melissa Pace
Title: CX Team Lead
Experience: 12 years, 7 with Graydaze
Expertise: I specialize in contract compliance, project start-up and closeout, multi-state licensing, and submittal coordination. I really enjoy building processes that make things run smoother—not just for our internal teams, but for our customers as well. My focus is always on keeping projects organized, compliant, and moving forward while making the experience as seamless as possible for everyone involved.
Team name: Customer Experience (CX) Team
Team description: The Customer Experience Team is involved from the moment a project is awarded through final closeout. We work behind the scenes (and sometimes right alongside the team) to keep everything organized, compliant, and on track. We partner closely with operations, estimating, and leadership to support the full lifecycle of a project, while also focusing on the details that elevate the overall experience for our customers. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: make things easier, keep things running smoothly, and help deliver the Graydaze Experience.
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