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Elevation Awards Spotlight: USG Chicago
With the extended deadline just announced for the fifth annual Elevation Awards, we will be counting down to the deadline (Oct. 8) with featured selections of this year’s nominees, giving readers a glimpse of the competition.
Below is a selected nominee in the “Interiors, Commercial + Public Buildings” category.
Project: USG Chicago Headquarters
Formed in 1902, the United States Gypsum Company is a market leader in wallboard and gypsum products in North America. The company also works with latex paints, mineral fiber ceiling tile, shaft wall elevator systems and cement panels, among other types of building materials.
When looking to bring a new design to life at its headquarters in Chicago, USG turned to Hester Painting & Decorating on how the company could best complement the building’s architectural structures.
For the project, Hester Painting incorporated a collection of various of paint colors, wallcoverings and finishes for a full-floor remodel on USG's reception floor. The existing floor was demoed and all new drywall and finishes were installed prior to the company’s work being performed.
“Although the design and style of this interior is distinctive to say the least, and timelines as well as production ideas were equally ambitious, our experienced craftspeople and installers were able to accomplish all requirements and deliver the work on time,” wrote Stephen Hester, the company’s President.
“The result is a stunning visual experience and headquarters that certainly make a lasting impression.”
In preparing the interior for coatings, Hester Painting worked with contractor Executive Construction, Inc. The preparation phase involved a going over color samples, wallcoverings, mapping out schedules and the project scope, in addition to patching, sanding and other methods of surface preparation.
According to Hester, the coating of the areas was completed in coordination with other trades. The painting and wallcovering scope, specifically, took the crew four and a half months to complete. During this time, five different wallcoverings totaling 325 linear feet were installed. Wallcovering manufacturers included Carnegie Fabrics, Endure Walls and MDC Wallcoverings.
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When looking to bring a new design to life at its headquarters in Chicago, USG turned to Hester Painting & Decorating on how the company could best complement the building’s architectural structures. |
Coatings applied to the walls, doors and trim of the remodeled space were provided by Sherwin-Williams. Both products were specified by the architect and included 75 gallons of Sherwin-Williams Pro-Mar 200 low-gloss and 40 gallons of Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Interior Satin.
Hester Painting reports that all the coatings were carried out by its crew of six painters.
The project was completed successfully and on time in February of this year.
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