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
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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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The First Paint Revolution
Tracking the origins of ready-mixed paint, and how it forever changed the way painters work. Continue reading The First Paint Revolution
The 5 Worst Painting Mistakes You Should Never Make
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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World’s Largest Theater Restoration Project: Teamwork Required!
Behold the rejuvenated State Theatre. Part of the final phase of a major entertainment complex restoration in downtown Cleveland, the repaint of the historic 3,193-seat theater was a collaborative effort of the Playhouse Square Foundation and two experienced contracting firms.
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5 Ways ColorSnap Will Make Choosing Color Easier
Helping your customers choose color just got easier, thanks to the latest innovation from Sherwin-Williams. ColorSnap® is the most comprehensive, integrated color selection system the company has ever offered. Here are five ways the new system will help you and your customers make more confident and efficient paint color selections.
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How to Paint Previously Varnished Kitchen Cabinets
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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Handheld Sprayer is Named Vendor Product of the Year
The Sherwin-Williams Vendor Product of the Year Award recognizes a single, new product or product line exclusive to Sherwin-Williams that provides breakthrough technology, immediate sales and strong field organizational support. Continue reading Handheld Sprayer is Named Vendor Product of the Year