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Respray vs Replace

NATIONAL SPRAYING

Respray vs Replace: The Smarter Way to Restore Commercial Buildings

Thinking of replacing your building’s exterior?


​In most cases, you don’t need to. This guide walks you through when restoration is the smarter choice - saving you time, cost, and disruption, while still delivering a like-new finish that lasts for decades.

The Real Question Most Businesses Are Asking

“Do we restore what we’ve got, or rip it out and start again?”

When cladding, shutters or roofing start to look tired, most businesses assume replacement is the only option.

But 90% of the time, restoration is faster, smarter, and significantly more cost-effective - without compromising quality or protection.

We help businesses across the UK refresh their buildings with

Minimal disruption

Maximum impact

Long-term protection

Zero unnecessary spend

No hassle process

When to Spray vs When to Replace

Spray if…

Replace if…

Panels are structurally sound and secure

Panels are severely warped, cracked, or missing

Damage is cosmetic only - faded, flaking, or rusted surface

You’ve already budgeted for a full building overhaul

You want a clean, modern look fast, without shutdown

You're reconfiguring the building’s layout or structure entirely

You need minimal disruption - work completed while operations continue

Full demolition or reconstruction is already planned

You want full colour flexibility (RAL, brand colours, modern updates)

Your insurer or building regs demand total material replacement (rare)

You want to protect your asset long-term with up to 30-40 year warranties

The substrate is saturated or beyond repair (e.g., due to long-term water ingress)

You’re looking to add value before resale, lease, or board-level visits

You’ve inherited a site with panels no longer compliant or coatable (e.g. asbestos-based panels)

Real Cost Comparison (No Guesswork)

“We were quoted £92,000 for a full re-clad.”
​“National Spraying delivered a better look for the place - with better protection - for £58,000.”
​– FM Lead, UK Industrial Site

And the difference?

  • No strip-out
  • No extended downtime
  • No skip hire or disposal costs
  • Just high-performance coatings, proper prep, and a finish built to last

🧠 Smart money restores, unless there’s a structural reason not to.

Quality Comparison: Why Spraying Isn’t Second Best


Typical Re-Clad

National Spraying

Surface Prep

Wipe-down

Full degrease, jet-wash & abrasion prep

Coatings

Economy powder coat or on-site basic spray

Premium industrial-grade systems

Durability

10–15 years average

30-40 years (warranty eligible)

Colour Control

Limited RAL finishes

Thousands of custom options

Disruption

High (weeks of work)

Low (2-5 days, minimal interference)

Your building deserves more than a cosmetic cover-up.
​We treat the surface, protect the asset, and deliver long-term confidence.

Let’s Help You Decide

Still not sure?
​We’ll assess your building honestly. If it needs replacing, we’ll tell you. If not, we’ll save you thousands.

📩 Email: info@nationalspraying.com
​📞 Call: 0800 001 6080

🗣 Send a Message: nationalspraying.com

Let us help you restore value - not just appearance.