Interior Wood Staining
at Keewatin School
Interior Wood Staining at Keewatin School
An RBC Painting & Decorating Case Study
Property Snapshot
- Location: Keewatin, ON (Ontario/Manitoba border)
- Property Type: Active K-12 Public School
- Scope of Work: Repaint of all hallways, factory-primed doors, and three major stairwells (including metal railings)
- Duration & Crew Size: Staged over 11 months around school breaks; completion February 2026
The Challenge
The school facility had not been painted in 30 to 40 years, and a previous contractor had stalled the renovation for three years, leaving the project in limbo. Because the school was active, we had to coordinate work around students who would often scratch fresh paint on the railings with their parka zippers or leave handprints before the product had fully cured.
Our Solution
To minimize disruption, we performed the heavy production during school breaks and worked evenings and weekends when the building was empty. We applied a durable black finish to the metal railings and used a symbolic color palette for the stairwells to honor the school’s commitment to Indigenous Reconciliation.
The Transformation
We replaced the dated, 40-year-old aesthetic with a bright, modern finish. The dark hallways and factory-primed grey doors were transformed into vibrant learning spaces. (Images: Before/After in GDrive)
Results
The project successfully revitalized a long-neglected building. School staff, janitors, and teachers reported high levels of satisfaction, noting that the visible progress significantly improved the school’s atmosphere after years of stagnation.