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Healthcare & Medical Facility Painting Case Study – UW Medical Center Cathetherization 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 re-mobilization 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, Acrinamel, and Acrimetal—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.

Empty hospital or medical room with a closed wooden door, wall-mounted clock showing 4:00, and various medical utility outlets and switches along the wall. There is a window, some safety tape, and construction equipment present.
Construction site with tools, equipment, and workers installing or repairing infrastructure in an unfinished room.
Construction site showing unfinished walls and flooring, with a yellow measuring tape and construction tools present.
Empty hospital room with medical equipment, cardboard boxes, and a whiteboard with blue tape, clock on the wall showing 2:11
Hospital corridor with wooden flooring, beige walls, and a wood-paneled sliding door with caution signs. A sign indicating X-ray in use visible at the top right.