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Field of Dreams: New Ballpark Invigorates El Paso
The nation’s newest Triple-A baseball franchise. An impressive new $50 million field of dreams. Thanks to the work of contractors like Diversified Interiors, the project is a winner for both the team and the city of El Paso, Texas. Continue reading Field of Dreams: New Ballpark Invigorates El Paso
Paint Shield® FAQ: What Painters Need to Know
Paint Shield® Microbicidal Paint is redefining what paint can do. Here are answers to six common questions about this revolutionary new coating. Continue reading Paint Shield® FAQ: What Painters Need to Know
3 Perfect Pairings for the Color of the Year
Poised Taupe (SW 6039) has been named the Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year for 2017.
The “new” neutral is a classic yet modern and the perfect balance of warm and cool Continue reading 3 Perfect Pairings for the Color of the Year
Contractor Q&A: Allen Duda
Allen Duda, owner of Duda Painting in Bethel Park, Pa., has been working as a professional painting contractor since 2002. PPC caught up with Allen to learn the secrets to his company’s success.
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3 Secrets for a Better Website: Go Deep to Grow
The episode of our Pro On the Go video series below is the first in a series on advanced techniques for marketing your painting business. Continue reading 3 Secrets for a Better Website: Go Deep to Grow
The 2017 Color of the Year Reflects a Trend Toward Warmer Neutrals
The “new” neutral, Poised Taupe (SW 6039) is classic yet modern and the perfect balance of warm and cool. Continue reading The 2017 Color of the Year Reflects a Trend Toward Warmer Neutrals
From Blah to Bold: A Corporate HQ Painted to Look Like a Classic Mustang
The repaint of a classic California car company’s corporate headquarters shows how professional painting contractors can leverage bold concrete color choices to help their customers create better branding. Continue reading From Blah to Bold: A Corporate HQ Painted to Look Like a Classic Mustang
What Are the Best Ways to Test for Paint Adhesion?
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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20 Major Takeaways from National Paint Survey
In conjunction with National Painting Week, a survey of more than 1,200 homeowners was conducted in April 2016 on behalf of Sherwin-Williams by the Nielsen research company. Continue reading 20 Major Takeaways from National Paint Survey
More Paint Power: The Benefits of Using Pro Industrial™ Products
High performance coatings enable you to go above and beyond to do your best work and ensure customer satisfaction. Continue reading More Paint Power: The Benefits of Using Pro Industrial™ Products
Contractor Q&A: Paul Jordan
PPC sat down with Paul Jordan, owner of HTD Painting in San Francisco, to find out the secrets of his company’s success.
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Taking the Family Business to the Next Level
Like many professional painting contractors, Randy Fornoff learned the painting trade by working in his father’s company. Now he and his brothers are running the family business, Continue reading Taking the Family Business to the Next Level
Best Sales Practices: Finding Common Ground
Every professional painting contractor has his or her own methods for winning the job and closing the sale. For Terry Begue, owner of Begue Painting of Hartville, Ohio, finding common ground with prospective customers is key. Continue reading Best Sales Practices: Finding Common Ground
5 Situations Where It Pays to Use Premium Products
When is the right time and place to suggest a coatings upgrade? Here are some suggestions. Continue reading 5 Situations Where It Pays to Use Premium Products
Contractor Q&A: Javier & Oscar Sánchez
PPC sat down with Javier and Oscar Sánchez, owners of SB Painting & Wallcovering in West Palm Beach, Florida, to share the secrets of their company’s success.
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Contractor Q&A: Curtis Tankersley
PPC sat down with Curtis Tankersley, owner of Just Add Paint! of Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania to find out what he has learned on the job.
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