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When Your Business Needs a Makeover: The Imperial Coatings Unlimited Office Transformation

  • Writer: Sean Gray
    Sean Gray
  • Jul 15
  • 3 min read

How we practiced what we preach at 222 South Central Avenue in Casey, Illinois

You know what they say about the cobbler's children having no shoes? Well, for the longest time, that was us. Here we were, transforming homes and businesses across Casey, Illinois, while our own office building at 222 South Central Avenue was... let's just say it had seen better days.


The "Before" Reality Check

Picture this: a once-proud brick building that had become the poster child for "deferred maintenance." The old paint job wasn't just fading - it was staging a full rebellion. Flakes were peeling off like autumn leaves, except way less romantic and a lot more embarrassing for a painting company.

Every time a potential customer drove by, we cringed a little. How could we convince people to trust us with their homes when our own building looked like it needed a rescue mission?

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Time for Some Serious Self-Care

We decided enough was enough. If Imperial Coatings Unlimited was going to be the go-to painting contractor in Casey, Illinois, our headquarters needed to look the part.


Step 1: The Great Power Wash of 2025 First things first - we brought out the big guns. High-pressure power washing stripped away years of debris, loose paint, and probably a few decades of Casey weather. It's amazing what's hiding under all that neglect!

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Step 2: The Color Vision We didn't want just any makeover. We wanted something that screamed "professional" while whispering "approachable." Enter our bold choice: dramatic black with striking gold accents. Think vintage meets modern, with a serious retro vibe that makes people do double-takes.


The Premium Paint Strategy

For a project this important, we went all-in with premium Sherwin Williams products:

  • Sherwin Williams Loxon XP in Black - Applied to all the block surfaces for maximum durability and coverage

  • Sherwin Williams Emerald Exterior - Used on all trim work for that perfect gold accent finish

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Why these specific products? Loxon XP is basically the superhero of masonry paints - it bonds like crazy and stands up to everything Illinois weather can throw at it. And Emerald Exterior? That's our go-to for trim work because it delivers that smooth, professional finish that makes details pop.


The Vintage Vibe That Stopped Traffic

The result? A building that looks like it stepped out of a 1950s downtown revival, but with all the modern durability you'd expect from a 2025 paint job. The black and gold combination gives off serious vintage vibes while staying completely contemporary.

Now when people drive down South Central Avenue, they don't just notice our building - they remember it. And more importantly, they trust that if we can make our own place look this good, we can definitely handle their project.

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Why This Matters for Casey, Illinois

This transformation represents more than just a fresh coat of paint. It's about:

  • Community pride - Investing in downtown Casey's appearance

  • Business credibility - Walking the walk, not just talking the talk

  • Local expertise - Proving we understand what works in our Illinois climate

  • Quality commitment - Using the same premium materials we recommend to clients

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Your Project Could Be Next

Whether you're dealing with a tired commercial building in Marshall, a residential exterior in Paris, or any painting challenge within our 40-mile service area, Imperial Coatings Unlimited brings the same attention to detail we gave our own headquarters.


Ready to transform your property? Visit us at 222 South Central Avenue in Casey, Illinois, or call (217) 360-5546 for your free estimate.

Because sometimes the best advertisement is leading by example.



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