Where National Franchise Companies Stop, Highmark Begins: CertaPro, Five Star, and WOW 1 Day are built for volume and speed. They cannot credibly apply Venetian plaster, install luxury wallcoverings, or deliver a lacquer finish that belongs in an architectural magazine. In Tampa Bay, Highmark is the commercial painting company that can — backed by 30+ years of luxury finish experience.
Luxury Finish Applications — Commercial
The artisan finishes that define a hospitality space, boutique retail environment, or high-end professional office — applied with the craft and patience they require.
Venetian Plaster — Commercial Spaces — Hand-applied Venetian plaster for hotel lobbies, restaurant feature walls, private dining rooms, and executive reception areas — a finish that communicates quality before a word is spoken.
Limewash — Interior Commercial — Italian limewash applied to commercial interiors — the organic, layered finish increasingly specified by interior designers for upscale restaurant and hospitality concepts in Tampa Bay.
High-Gloss Lacquer — Commercial — Custom lacquer finishes for millwork, cabinetry, reception counters, and bar fronts — the finish that separates a designed space from a constructed one.
Fine Paints of Europe Application — FPoE applied to commercial walls, trim, and architectural elements — the product used in the world's finest interiors, now available for Tampa Bay's most discerning commercial clients.
Faux Finishes — Commercial — Faux stone, faux marble, and decorative painting for commercial accent walls, columns, and architectural features — creates the visual impact of expensive materials at a fraction of the cost.
Level 5 Skim Coat Prep — The perfectly flat wall surface required before any high-gloss or lacquer finish — skim coat applied throughout the commercial space before premium paint goes on.
Luxury Wallcovering Installation — Commercial
Highmark installs the world's most prestigious wallcovering brands in commercial settings — from boutique hotel guest rooms to private member club dining rooms. These are materials that cost more per panel than most paint jobs cost per room, and they deserve an installer who treats them accordingly.
De Gournay Installation — Hand-painted de Gournay panels installed with the precision and care these irreplaceable works demand — restaurants, hotel lobbies, private dining rooms, and luxury retail.
Gracie Wallcovering Installation — Gracie hand-painted wallcoverings installed in commercial settings — historically significant American-made wallcoverings for the most prestigious interiors.
Phillip Jeffries & Schumacher — Natural fiber, specialty textile, and designer wallcoverings from Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher installed in commercial environments.
Standard Commercial Wallpaper — High-durability commercial wallpaper installed throughout offices, hotels, and healthcare facilities — type II commercial-grade installation.
Wallpaper Removal — Commercial — Existing wallcoverings removed from commercial spaces — including multi-layer applications — with full wall repair and preparation for new application.
Luxury Commercial by Venue Type
Different luxury commercial environments have different finish requirements, operating schedules, and aesthetic expectations. Highmark has experience across all of them.
Boutique Hotel & Resort — Guest rooms, corridors, lobbies, and amenity spaces finished to a hospitality grade — coordinated with design teams, FF&E schedules, and phased opening programs.
Fine Dining & Upscale Restaurant — Dining room, bar, and private dining spaces painted and finished to the interior designer's specification — overnight and off-hours to protect the opening schedule.
Private Members Club — Club reception, dining, lounge, and event spaces finished to the standard the membership expects — white-glove process, unhurried craft.
Luxury Retail & Boutique — Retail environments where the store itself is the brand statement — specialty finishes, custom colors, and meticulous execution.
Medical Spa & Wellness Center — Treatment rooms, reception, and retail areas finished in a palette and texture that communicates luxury and calm — the growing intersection of healthcare and hospitality.
Law Firm & Professional Services — Executive reception, boardroom, and client-facing spaces finished to a standard that projects success — premium paint, lacquered millwork, and architectural detail work.
Private Residence Club & Condo Amenity — Amenity lobbies, club rooms, fitness centers, and pool areas for luxury residential communities — the commercial spaces attached to Tampa Bay's finest addresses.
Working with Interior Designers & Architects
Highmark's luxury commercial work is often specified by interior designers and architects who need a painting contractor they can trust to execute — not explain the process to.
Trade Program for Design Professionals — Interior designers and architects working on Tampa Bay commercial projects are invited to register as trade partners — priority scheduling, dedicated communication, and spec compliance.
Finish Sample Application — Sample sections of any finish applied on-site before full-scale work begins — allows the design team to verify the result against the design intent.
Spec Compliance — We work from finish schedules and paint specifications — every color, sheen, product, and application method executed to the document.
Coordination with Other Trades — We coordinate with GCs, electricians, flooring contractors, and FF&E installers to sequence the painting and finish work correctly.
Progress Documentation — Photo documentation of all work in progress — provided to the design team and project manager throughout the project.
Service Areas in Tampa Bay
Highmark serves commercial properties throughout Tampa Bay — Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Manatee counties including Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding communities. 35-mile radius from Westchase.