Commercial Office Redecoration – 145 Morrison Street, Edinburgh
This four-storey commercial office refurbishment at 145 Morrison Street highlights our expertise in delivering fast-turnaround decorating projects for commercial clients.
Full Office Painting & Refurbishment Project
At 145 Morrison Street, a large multi-floor office occupied by Capita, we delivered a complete commercial redecoration project on behalf of a UK-wide facilities management company.
This project involved restoring a four-storey office building to its original condition, ensuring it met end-of-lease requirements and was ready for handover to the landlord—all within a strict 4-week deadline.
If you’re searching for commercial painters in the UK who can deliver high-quality finishes at speed, this project is a strong example of our capabilities.
Our Expertise in Office Painting (Void & Live Environments)
We specialise in painting both:
- Void office spaces (empty buildings requiring full restoration)
- Live office environments (occupied spaces requiring minimal disruption)
For this project, we applied proven systems to ensure:
- Efficient delivery across four floors
- Consistent, high-quality finishes throughout
- Careful planning and sequencing to meet deadlines
Scope of Work
Our team carried out a full internal redecoration, including:
- Office spaces and meeting rooms
- Corridors and circulation areas
- Stairwells
- WC facilities
- Plant rooms
- Reception area and feature wall panels
A standout element was the spray re-finishing of the reception desk and architectural feature panels, creating a seamless, modern finish.
Project Details
- Location: 145 Morrison Street, Edinburgh
- Project Type: Commercial office redecoration
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Team: Michael, Egis, Stephen, Maddi
- Client: Facilities Management Company
Materials & Professional Finishes
We used premium coatings from PPG to ensure durability and performance in a high-traffic commercial environment:
- Ceilings: Ultra Flat Matt – for a smooth, non-reflective finish
- Walls: Obliterating Matt – excellent coverage and uniformity
- Woodwork: Aqua Guard Satin – durable and easy to maintain
Specialist features included:
- Spray-applied finish to reception desk for a flawless result
- Multi-colour cladding system with precise undercoating
- Installation of new walnut cladding to enhance aesthetics
Structured Programme for Fast Delivery
We followed a carefully managed schedule to ensure efficiency:
- Preparation: Full masking and protection of all spray areas
- Priming: Cladding and reception desk prepared for coating
- Undercoating: Multi-colour system applied with precision
- Finishing: Top coats applied across all surfaces
- Final Stage: Glass installation, de-masking, and full clean-down
This structured approach allowed us to deliver a high-quality finish within a tight timeframe.
Challenges & Solutions
This project required:
- Completion within a strict 4-week programme
- Coordination across multiple floors and work areas
- Consistent quality across varied surfaces and finishes
Our solution:
- Combining spray and traditional painting techniques
- Careful sequencing to maximise productivity
- Strict site organisation and protection measures
Results & Client Outcome
The final result delivered:
- A fully restored commercial office space
- High-quality finishes throughout all four floors
- A standout modern reception feature area
Completion on time, ready for handover to the landlord
Why Choose Us for Commercial Decorating?
We provide:
- Experienced commercial painters and decorators
- Proven delivery on large-scale office projects
- Expertise in both vacant and occupied buildings
- High-quality finishes using trusted brands like PPG
- Reliable completion within tight deadlines
Project Gallery







Posted on Ben Królak-RobertsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great advice, service and standard of work. Highly recommendedPosted on Karen StevensonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thistle Decorators have recently painted my whole flat. My painter, Greig did a fabulous job. He arrived on time and what a well-mannered chap he is. David who overseen the works was very courteous and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend Thistle Decorators and would employ them in the future.Posted on Anja KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thistle Decorators did a great job in painting my windows from the outside - on time, reliable, no mess and competitive pricing; the windows look fantastic by the way. I will sure keep them on my books, thanks.Posted on Frances MacdonaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the second time we have used Thistle Decorators with complete satisfaction. The lady painter who did our gutters and down pipes was amazing. Totally undemanding and considerate of us elderly folk, scrupulous working method left everything impec and paint perfect! Thank you Maddi!Posted on Mike InnesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend decorators. The whole process of dealing with them was very professional, from the planning to the execution. Could not recommend them highly enough. They understood the time pressures involved in getting our charity back up and running and made sure that the work was all done on time. A massive thank you to David and team.Posted on Daniel McCalmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The painter (Vince) I dealt with the morning the job started was a really nice guy straight away you knew he was a professional. I showed him the colours for the 4 rooms and I left and moved out for the 3 days it was going to take to do the job. So I don’t know if it was just Vince that done the job or if somebody else turned up to work with him. But what a job absolutely brilliant and I’m over the moon with the final result. I will definitely use Thistle again. My only slight moan is the job started a day later than planned and a some communication from the office would have been appreciated also the colour match scanner was not available so I had to pick the colours from the chart. Slight hic ups there but nothing drastic I think it was just a bad busy day with circumstances beyond anyone’s control. But I will definitely be using Thistle again absolutely brilliant job donePosted on Erik PfeifferTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David and Debra from Thistle decorators did a marvelous job. Finishes on time in high quality and with excellent information flow and pictures of the progress along the way.Posted on Leslie HillsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Complete re-decoration of one room with very high ceilings, including window and making shutters work + one very tall window returned to functioning and painted from a dilapidated state. Painters were on time, courteous, efficient and helpful. The work was completed well and in a shorter time than estimated at a decent price. I recommend highly.Posted on Anne MathiesonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thistle Decorating Services have just finished the third consecutive room for us and we are delighted with the results. David priced the work fairly and has been a delight to deal with even helping us coordinate joinery work as part of the project. Our woodwork was in a poor state and required a lot of preparation before painting and David and his team have delivered a quality result. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Looking for Commercial Painters?
If you need a contractor for:
- Office redecoration
- End-of-tenancy restoration
- Large-scale commercial painting
- Spray finishes and specialist coatings