Maximizing performance and productivity on the job site is on every contractor’s mind these days. One simple way to accomplish these goals is to start taking advantage of the benefits of using fine-finish, low-pressure (FF LP) spray tip technology. Continue reading Boost Productivity by Choosing the Right Tip for Your Fine Finish Spray Job
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Drywall Repair Tips and Techniques
Properly repairing drywall damage is an important step in producing a professional-looking paint job. In this article, we’ll take a look at solutions for four of the most common drywall issues for pro painters.
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Pouring into People: Emphasis on People over Profits Has Been Key to the Revitalization of M&E Painting
Loveland, Colorado-based M&E Painting was first profiled in the Summer 2013 issue of PPC magazine. We caught up with owner Matt Shoup for this 2nd installment of our Where Are They Now? series.
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Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2022
In this article, we take our annual look at all the best new equipment and supplies available for pro painters. This year, that includes slip-resistant drop cloths, cutting-edge lift-assist ladder technology, higher-quality production tape, new and improved color matching tools and much more. Continue reading Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2022
Project Solutions: The Colors of Cape May
In each issue of PPC, we go behind the scenes to interview pro painters about some of their most challenging projects. This time: Gerard Gallagher talks about his specialty – painting historic Victorian homes in the resort town of Cape May, New Jersey.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Making (and Losing) Money, from the PCA
This article by Chris Moore is the second in a new four-part series from PPC and the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) designed to help you understand and prepare for the challenges of business growth.
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Summer 2022 Editor’s Picks: Some of Our Favorite Tools to Help Increase Productivity
As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their jobsite productivity, each issue of PPC features a roundup of some of our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies. Here are our Summer 2022 issue picks:
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Marketing Strategies: Social Media for Painting Contractors
In this article, we’ll go over the top three social media platforms for paint pros, and the best ways to use them.
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Surface Prep: The Do-It-All Sanding System
Looking for a “do-it-all” dust-free sanding system? Check out the new Festool RO 90 DX Rotex Sander Starter Kit.
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Expert Advice For Painting Contractors Faced With Fixing DIY Taping Mistakes
Good intentions don’t always yield the best results. And homeowners may not have the know-how or skills required to tackle some of the most basic prepping and painting tasks. When all else fails and a DIY project goes wrong, painting pros are called in to save the day. In this article, we’ve outlined three common DIY mistakes painting professionals encounter with solutions for how to fix them.
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5 Thoughts on Better Business Communications
This is the latest installment in the PPC magazine series Business Matters. This time: insights on running a family business.
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Pro to Pro: David Warren on the ‘Wow Factor’
For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. In our Pro to Pro column, we recap some of the best advice contractors have received and passed on over the last three decades. THIS TIME: David Warren, The Brush Painting Company, Spokane, Washington.
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Painter Wins a Truck in 3M/Sherwin-Williams Sweepstakes (And How You Too Can Win One)
When Allen Wootten stopped by the Sherwin-Williams store in Fayetteville, Arkansas last summer, he had no idea that he would be driving away with a new Ram truck in November.
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Reaching New Heights: Second-Generation Team Has Wisconsin Painting Company Soaring
Partners Chuck Schwiesow and Bruce Ash of Porta-Painting, Inc. were the first painting contractors featured in the premiere issue of PPC magazine in 1991. We are pleased to revisit Porta-Painting, now headed up by Chuck’s daughter, Amanda Martin. This is the first installment in our new PPC series Where Are They Now?
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Southern Charm: Quality Work Leads to Repeat Business for Louisiana Paint Pro
In each issue of PPC, we go behind the scenes to interview pro painters about some of their most challenging projects. This time: a large residential property in Brossard, Louisiana by Darrell Benson Painting.
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The Pro Path: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your Business from the PCA
This article is the first of a new four-part series from PPC and the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) designed to help you understand and prepare for the challenges of business growth.
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Coating Concrete: 3 Steps to Success
There are special considerations for coating concrete and masonry surfaces. This article goes over the basics and provides videos and links to learn more.
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