Church Painting Grand Rapids: Revolution Point Church Restoration
When Revolution Point Church in Kent County set out to refresh its worship space and modernize its exterior, the assignment was clear: elevate aesthetics, protect every surface, and keep ministry moving with zero disruption. This blog walks through the project from assessment to final walkthrough—showing how Speese Painting delivered a two-phase church painting Grand Rapids transformation on time and on mission.
Who We Are: Speese Painting Co., LLC
Since 1977, Speese Painting has helped West Michigan property owners turn vision into reality through careful prep, skilled application, and rigorous quality control. Founded by Dave Speese and led today by John Strang—who began under Dave’s mentorship in 2006—our team is built for craftsmanship and consistency.
A key difference: we employ our painters rather than using subcontractors. That gives us tighter training, predictable schedules, and accountability at every step. Whether it’s a sanctuary, school, office, or home, our approach is the same: protect the space, communicate clearly, and leave a durable, beautiful finish.
About the Client: Revolution Point Church (Kent County, MI)
Revolution Point Church is a community-focused congregation serving families through weekly worship, small groups, and local outreach. Their building needed to reflect that welcome—brighter inside, cohesive outside—while keeping services and programs uninterrupted.
The Challenge
Interior: Outdated yellow/tan walls and a white ceiling left the sanctuary feeling flat and a bit dated.
Exterior: Traditional red brick and fading soffits/fascia no longer matched the church’s desired contemporary profile.
Non-negotiable: Complete both interior and exterior updates without disrupting worship or weekday ministry.
The Plan: Two Phases, One Cohesive Vision
Phase 1 — Interior (April 7–16): Protect, prepare, and repaint the sanctuary—walls, trim, and high ceiling—using low-odor, quick-dry systems to keep the space clean and usable.
Phase 2 — Exterior (June 2–13): Prep and repaint the full brick façade and architectural elements (steeple, older window frames, soffits, fascia, service doors) for a unified, modern curb appeal.
We scheduled work windows around church activities, staged equipment to maintain clear walkways, and coordinated daily with church staff so ministry never missed a beat.
Inside the Sanctuary: Protection, Access, Precision
Before a brush touched paint, our crew masked and covered pews, aisles, carpet, instruments, and trim. We installed professionally engineered scaffolding to safely reach high ceilings and lighting. The color strategy emphasized warmth and focus: updated wall tones soften glare and improve light balance, while the ceiling was repainted from white to black to create a clean, contemporary feel that draws attention forward and reduces visual clutter. Quick-dry, low-odor coatings minimized downtime and allowed the space to remain service-ready.
Exterior & Steeple: Cohesive Curb Appeal
We began outside with thorough surface prep—cleaning, repairs, and adhesion testing on brick and trim. The façade received a full brick exterior painting system, then we tied in the steeple, window frames, soffits, fascia, and service doors for a unified palette. The result is a crisp, contemporary profile that complements the church’s identity and improves first impressions from the street.
Results: Modern, Welcoming, and On Schedule
No service interruptions: Both phases finished on time with worship and programs continuing as planned.
Brighter, more inviting sanctuary: Updated walls and the black ceiling deliver a modern worship experience with improved visual focus.
Stronger curb appeal: A coordinated exterior scheme modernizes the building and adds perceived value and longevity.
What This Project Shows About Speese
Respect for active spaces: We work cleanly and quietly around services and events.
High-reach capability: Safe access for tall sanctuaries and steeples.
Quality you can see: Careful prep, controlled application, and employed craftspeople who stand behind the work.
Local expertise: Decades of church painting Grand Rapids and across West Michigan.
Services Delivered (Project Snapshot)
Interior sanctuary painting (walls & trim) • Ceiling repainting with scaffold access • Low-odor, quick-dry systems • Full brick exterior painting • Steeple, window frame, soffit & fascia painting • Service door refinishing • Comprehensive surface prep, masking & protection
Thinking About a Church Refresh?
Whether you’re updating a sanctuary, lobby, classrooms, or the entire exterior, Speese Painting can help you phase the work to avoid disruption and align with your vision and budget. If you’re planning church painting Grand Rapids, let’s talk about colors, coatings, and a schedule that fits your ministry calendar.
FAQs – church painting Grand Rapids
Yes. We plan church painting in Grand Rapids around your calendar—phasing work, staging scaffolding safely, masking pews and flooring, and using low-odor, quick-dry coatings. At Revolution Point Church, both phases were completed with zero service interruptions.
Interior (Apr 7–16): protection of pews/aisles/instruments, walls & trim repaint, high black ceiling via scaffold access.
Exterior (Jun 2–13): full brick exterior painting, steeple, older window frames, soffits, fascia, and service doors—finished in a unified modern palette.
Timelines depend on size, height, existing conditions, and your activity schedule. As a reference, Revolution Point’s interior took 10 days and the exterior 12 days over two planned phases. We’ll provide a detailed schedule during your proposal.
No. Speese Painting employs all painters. That gives you consistent training, tighter quality control, predictable crews, and accountability from prep to final walk-through.
A black sanctuary ceiling reduces glare, hides ceiling distractions, and directs attention to the platform—creating a clean, contemporary worship environment. For exteriors, we apply durable masonry coating systems over properly prepped brick and coordinate trim/steeple colors for cohesive curb appeal.
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