COLOR

The 2020 Color of the Year: A Rich Navy Hue with a Hint of Opulence

Sherwin-Williams has announced its 2020 Color of the Year: Naval SW 6244 (253-C6), a rich navy hue taking cues from the Roaring 1920s. Continue reading The 2020 Color of the Year: A Rich Navy Hue with a Hint of Opulence →

BUSINESS BUILDERS

Marketing Strategies: 3 Quick Fixes to Make Your Website Stand Out

In today’s business environment, whether you serve homeowners or commercial accounts, it takes more than a good reputation to gain profitable painting projects. Among the pages on your website, three hold golden opportunities for you to connect with prospective customers, says sales and marketing specialist Al Pirozzoli: your about us page, bio page and contact us page. Continue reading Marketing Strategies: 3 Quick Fixes to Make Your Website Stand Out →

ONLINE EXTRAS, PRODUCTS

Upgrade Alert: Tuff Surface™ Premium Texture Finish Hides Imperfections for Lasting Results

The next generation Tuff Surface™ Premium Texture Finish from Sherwin-Williams delivers an even more appealing knockdown, splatter or orange peel texture finish to hide imperfections, helping to create inviting spaces and save professionals time. Continue reading Upgrade Alert: Tuff Surface™ Premium Texture Finish Hides Imperfections for Lasting Results →

PROJECTS

For the Duration: Restoring the Historic 1858 Hixon House

When you’ve been hired to restore a 160-year-old building, you want the best products and surface prep to ensure a long- lasting paint job.

This was the challenge Parcher’s Painting and Home Improvement faced when it won the bid to repaint the historic Hixon House in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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ONLINE EXTRAS, WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Noah Kanter on the Challenges and Benefits of Hiring His First Employees

This summer, PPC hit the road for two days with Noah Kanter, a contractor serving residential customers in northern Vermont. In this article, we talk with him about his decision to hire his first employees and the challenges and benefits it has brought to him and his company.
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ONLINE EXTRAS, WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Noah Kanter on Why He Chose a Career in Painting and Why College and the Trades Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

This summer, PPC hit the road for two days with Noah Kanter, a contractor serving residential customers in northern Vermont. In this article, we talk with him about why he chose a career in painting, why it’s important for contractors to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and why college and the skilled trades do not need to be mutually exclusive.
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ONLINE EXTRAS, WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Noah Kanter on His Go-To Coatings and How Your Paint Supplier Can Help You Succeed

This summer, PPC hit the road for two days with Noah Kanter, a contractor serving residential customers in northern Vermont. In this article, we talk with him about his go-to coatings and the role his paint supplier plays in his success.
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COLOR, ONLINE EXTRAS, PRODUCTS

Looking Up: Engage Your Customers in Ceiling Painting Plans

Ceilings are often the less-thought-about component of any paint job, but helping your customer think about not only their four walls but their fifth can yield benefits for both you and your customer, according to a Sherwin-Williams interior design specialist. Continue reading Looking Up: Engage Your Customers in Ceiling Painting Plans →

PRODUCTS

A Win-Win: Improve Profitability and Maximize Customer Satisfaction with a Harmony® Upsell

Cooler weather, football games, apple picking — and an upsell to Harmony® Interior Acrylic Latex Paint? Indeed, the fall season is ripe for many opportunities, and it’s uniquely suited to help you improve project profitability and maximize customer satisfaction with the help of Sherwin-Williams’ odor-eliminating technology.* Continue reading A Win-Win: Improve Profitability and Maximize Customer Satisfaction with a Harmony® Upsell →

PROJECTS

Island Hopping: Painting Hawaii’s Largest Airport Car Rental Facility

Over the past 20 years, Consolidated Painting, LLC has earned a spotless reputation for tackling some of the toughest commercial painting challenges in Hawaii. There’s no better example than their recent completion of a $340 million Kahului Airport Consolidated Rent-A-Car (CONRAC) facility.
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR