Healthcare & Medical Facility Painting Case Study – UW Medical

Center Cath Labs, Seattle

Project Overview

Element PCC completed a healthcare commercial painting project at the University of Washington Medical Center

within the Cardiology Department’s catheterization laboratory spaces in Seattle. The work was performed for

Abbott Construction under a prevailing wage government contract and involved painting two renovated Cath Lab

suites inside an active medical facility. The project demonstrates Element PCC’s experience delivering healthcare

painting services in quarantined hospital environments.

Quick Project Facts

Project Type: Healthcare and medical facility interior painting

Client: Abbott Construction

End User: University of Washington Medical Center

Location: Seattle, Washington

Contract Type: Prevailing wage / government contract

Scope: Interior painting of two renovated Cath Labs

Environment: Active hospital with fully quarantined work zones

Scope of Work

Interior painting of two Cath Lab renovation areas, performed within fully contained and cordoned-off medical

environments. Work was executed in phases and coordinated closely with hospital operations and renovation

sequencing, including change-driven scope adjustments and short-notice scheduling.

Environmental Controls and Constraints

The project required extensive environmental controls, including multiple containment units erected by Abbott

Construction, strict quarantine protocols, designated access routes, and limited on-site storage. Element PCC

performed repeated mobilization and remobilization while maintaining clean work practices, PPE requirements,

and compliance within quarantine zones.

Materials and Coating Systems

All coating systems were specified directly by the University of Washington to meet healthcare and environmental

standards. Products included Miller Paint Acropure, Acronamel, and Acrometal—low-VOC coatings selected for

use in sensitive medical and quarantine spaces.

Phasing, Coordination, and Changes

The work was completed across multiple phases, often scheduled on short notice. Limited finish documentation

required frequent Requests for Information to confirm colors and systems. Additional scope changes were

documented and executed through approved change orders, with close coordination maintained between Element

PCC and Abbott Construction’s project management team.

Results

Both Cath Lab renovation areas were completed successfully and delivered to healthcare standards. High-quality

finishes were achieved despite constrained access, strict environmental controls, and phased scheduling within

an active hospital environment.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates Element PCC’s capability as a healthcare painting contractor in Seattle, delivering

compliant, low-VOC interior finishes within quarantined hospital environments. Through disciplined environmental

control, phased coordination, and responsive execution, Element PCC provided a reliable solution for a complex

medical renovation.