5-story new construction; LEED Gold Certification McGough Construction
Additional information on this project with photos highlighting design features of this building can be seen by following this link: STSS-UofM
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Leonard Center Athletic and Recreational Facility – Macalester College
Macalester College prides itself on its academic excellence. The new state of the art Leonard Center Athletic and Recreational Facility was ranked second nationally for the best athletic facility in 2014 among all NCAA Division II and Division III institutions. Superior Painting & Decorating was proud to be awarded the contract for painting and wallcovering finishes.
At exposed truss and deck ceilings in the Field House and Gymnasium, a 2-color paint selection was specified with 2 “M” shaped portions hand-painted in the schools accent colors. The Natatorium required painting of epoxy coatings prior to the pouring of the concrete at pool area to allow access to the high ceiling and wall surfaces. For this application, Superior Painting & Decorating used a 90’ boom lift. Much of the finishing work required use of scaffold or lifts for application of finish coat. Working with General Contractor, McGough Construction, challenges were overcome with the excellent results and quality workmanship needed for this project.
St. Paul Academy
St. Paul Academy-HUSS Center (New Construction)
Superior Painting & Decorating has completed the painting of this new, state-of-the-art facility. Scope of work included: Interior painting, exterior painting, high-performance coatings, intumescent fire-proofing, and installation of wall protection.
Macalester College – Janet Wallace Fine & Performing Arts Center
The Fall of 2012 “brought down the curtain” for completion of the Janet Wallace Fine & Performing Arts Center Renovation at the Macalester College Campus. As the last building priority of the Step Forward campaign, Superior Painting & Decorating was pleased to have opportunity to have a share in this project which consisted of reusing the existing structure along with the addition of new construction.
Finishes included interior painting of walls, catwalks, and exposed ceiling areas. High performance coatings were applied at ornate steel areas and as finish to Level 5 wall areas. Intumescent coatings were applied at exposed steel of Light Monitors with “Blackout” coatings through-out the Theatre.
Follow this link for construction webcam footage and to learn more about Macalester College/Fine & Performing Arts Center renovation >
Minnesota History Center
Superior Painting & Decorating is pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Minnesota Historical Society on a number of projects. Previous exhibits include: “We are Hmong Minnesota”, “Modern Spirit – The Art of George Morrison”, the Ebony Exhibit “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair”, and most recently in October of 2015 – the Suburbia Exhibit. This exhibit is presented in three immersive settings: Building Suburbia, Living in Suburbia and Shopping in Suburbia completed under the direction of General Contractor: McFarland Construction, Co.
Emerson
Emerson Process Management Renovation
Superior Painting & Decorating has applied over 10,000 gallons of paint at various areas of Emerson Process Management. Recent renovation has involved remodeling of two levels of functioning office areas, manufacturing areas including exterior locations. The remodel spanned over eight (8) phases during at which time Client business remained operational.
Application of Wolf-Gordon’s writable whiteboard coating transforms any surface into a chalkboard or dry-erase wall. Water-based and low-VOC, this product has made its way into a number of office and educational settings.
Cossetta’s
Cossetta Alimentari Expansion
Considered part of “the fabric of St. Paul,” Cossetta’s ambitious 42,000 s.f. expansion involved new construction along with renovation of the existing restaurant which now gives Diner’s a choice of either casual, elegant, indoors or rooftop.
This multi-level expansion involved numerous paint finishes and coatings. Interior and exterior paint finishes included multiple colors and surfaces such as: interior ornate trim, wainscot, stair steel/rails, tin ceilings, exterior siding, trim, cornice, windows through-out.
Read the Cossetta story and vision – Pioneer Press >
Allianz Life
Allianz Life – Phase II
The phase II project consists of 200,000 sq. ft. of office space with an auditorium, fitness center, data room and a link to the corporate building as well as a parking ramp addition. A strong, yet professional relationship created through good communication and correspondence between the General Contractor, McGough Construction, Inc. and Superior Painting & Decorating, Inc. allowed for the achievement of great results with a successful finish to a challenging project. All goals, despite obstacles, were accomplished ahead of schedule.
Professional installation of over 8000 linear yards of fabric and vinyl wallcovering along with the application of over 4000 gallons of paint was used to complete this project.
Lock Up Self Storage
The fourth Lock Up Self Storage Facility newly constructed in the Twin Cities opened in December of 2008. Superior Painting & Decorating applied all interior and exterior paint finishes working under the direction of General Contractor Kraus-Anderson.
Exterior Painting was done to replicate a brick and limestone structure by application of paint to a stamped pre-cast building.
Roseville County Library
This extensive remodel of a three-level Library in Roseville was Phase 2 of the Ramsey County Library expansion project for which Superior Painting & Decorating participated under direction of General Contractor McGough Construction.This project was awarded “Gold” level certification and is Ramsey County’s first LEED certified building.
With the selection of LEED certified finishes by architectural firm Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd., and utilizing boom lifts, Superior Painting & Decorating applied Exterior Metallic coatings at the rooftop to the existing exterior panels to color match the new panels. Interior finishes involved exposed ceilings through-out most of the Library, some ornate railing systems, and multiple-color finish selections applied.
Read more about the Grand Opening of the Roseville Library on July 10, 2010.
Noble Academy
Superior Painting & Decorating’s recent completion of the new K-8 Noble Academy Charter School in Brooklyn Park under the direction of General Contractor Rochon Corporation and Architectural firm Rivera Architects involved complete paint application to all interior and exterior finishes to this newly constructed facility. Finishes applied to classrooms, lecture halls, media center, theatre, gymnasium and a student union gathering area including exterior painting where specified.
Brittany’s Place – 180 Degrees
Brittany’s Place, run by 180 Degrees, is a $3 million shelter constructed to provide rehabilitation services from counseling to drug treatment for up to 14 girls, ages 10 to 17. The shelter will be a safe haven for young girls victims of sex trafficking and will support the Minnesota Safe Harbor Law that recognizes sexually exploited youth under the age of 18 as victims rather than juvenile delinquents.
Grand opening was celebrated on July 31, 2014 with St. Paul Mayor Coleman, St. Paul Chief of Police Tom Smith, General Contractor McGough Construction and many others in attendance.
Superior Painting was pleased to have opportunity to work on the application of finishes to this new two-level facility. Diversity goals established on this project were not only met but exceeded. Paint finishes were applied to the exterior cement panel sidings and interior finishes at the office, commons area and living quarters. Interior finishes also included walls, ceilings, doors/frames, trim and stair steel.
Read more on Brittany’s Place: The Safe and Sound Shelter in MPRnews >