
Great Lakes Finishing Contractors
Isn’t it high time you got more peace of mind - not less - after hiring a finishing contractor?
why choose a glfs finishing contractor?
If you have an industrial or commercial project in need of painting, industrial coating or surface preparation in Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Great Lakes Finishing Solutions is here to help. Our constantly growing roster of dozens of finishing contractors and hundreds of craftspeople is filled with professionals who are thoroughly vetted, trained and skilled. Best of all, we connect you to your Perfect Fit finishing contractor at zero cost to you.
If you’re trying to find a finishing contractor on your own, you probably have questions:
OUR FINISHING CONTRACTORS ARE RIGOROUSLY VETTED AND HIGHLY TRAINED
We’ve done the background screening for you — our members are trained, licensed, bonded, insured, and experienced in the paint, wall covering and surface prep trades. Plus, they are required to complete ongoing safety training and education in their profession.
To protect consumers, we can suspend or disqualify any finishing contractor who fails to meet our qualifications at any time. Our dedication to total compliance means you can hire with total confidence.
Bottom line: You won’t find this combination of professionalism and productivity available anywhere else — all at no cost to you.

our finishing contractors are certified
Industry certification is vital when hiring a finishing contractor because it validates their expertise, adherence to industry standards, and commitment to quality work. The GLFS network includes finishing contractors with the following certifications:
SSPC
LEED
NACE
OSHA 10 & 30
CSE
Ladders & Scaffolding
Confined Space
Fall Protection
Lead Awareness
Aerial Work Platform
Equipment Maintenance & Operation
QP1 & QP2
Hazardous Communication
MBE
WBE
DBE
unskilled vs. skilled labor
and what it does to your bottom line
When you choose an unskilled, unqualified finishing contractor for your project, the money you save up front quickly evaporates after you run into these common issues:
More staff-hours required to finish the job
Accidents (and potential lawsuits) on unsafe work sites
Hard deadlines are ignored
Additional repairs and higher maintenance costs
But when you choose the experienced, qualified, and trained finishing contractor from Great Lakes Finishing Solutions, you get:
A completed project using fewer hours
Safer work sites thanks to updated training and drug-free workforces
Experienced foremen who know how to hit deadlines
High-quality work and reduced long-term maintenance costs
Are You a Best-In-Class Finishing Contractor?
We want to hear from you!