Get it Right the First Time: How to Choose the Best Paint and Coatings for All Your Exterior Projects

4 min read

Professional painting contractors all have their everyday go-to products, but sometimes a situation calls for you to step outside your comfort zone to get the best results for your customer.

For this article, we sat down with paint pros and the experts at Sherwin-Williams to get their insights about the best coatings for five different situations that you may encounter on your next exterior job, from severely weathered siding to dealing with moisture and temperature extremes to best overall performance. Continue reading Get it Right the First Time: How to Choose the Best Paint and Coatings for All Your Exterior Projects →

PRODUCTS

Paint Peeling? Follow These Four Steps to Ensure the Best Results on Your Repaint Job

3 min read

Got an exterior job where the paint is peeling? It’s a common conundrum encountered by professional painting contractors when repainting wood siding. But by arming yourself with the right tools and knowledge, it’s also a problem you can solve.
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PRODUCTS

Summer 2023 Editor’s Pick: A Powerful Pressure Washer

2 min read

As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their job site productivity, each issue of PPC magazine features our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies.
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PRODUCTS

Summer 2023 ProBuy^® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More Off List Price on Select Painting Equipment and Supplies

< 1 min read

Each issue of PPC magazine includes a roundup of special ProBuy® pricing on some of our favorite application tools and essential equipment and supplies. Continue reading Summer 2023 ProBuy^® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More Off List Price on Select Painting Equipment and Supplies →

ONLINE EXTRAS

How to Properly Pressure Wash a Deck

2 min read

An expert with Mi-T-M shares seven tips for stunning results

With rising temperatures, many homeowners will be looking to get their decks ready for summer. In addition to general wear, tear, and traffic, decks are also exposed to harsh outdoor elements. Rain, sun, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on horizontal outdoor wood surfaces—and such exposure requires consistent and proper care. That’s where you and your crew can come to the rescue for homeowners.

Of course, there are a few special considerations to make when dealing with decks. In this article, Don Holdridge—National Paint Division Manager for Mi-T-M—shares seven of his best practices for pressure washing decks.

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