After reading the headline above, did you say to yourself: “Yes, painting … duh!” Sure, that’s the obvious answer, but not every customer hires a painter for the same reasons. Continue reading Are You Selling What Your Customers Are Buying?
Painting on a Big Canvas: Murals Done Right with Resilience®
A Virginia artist is creating long-lasting murals with the help of Resilience® Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint. Continue reading Painting on a Big Canvas: Murals Done Right with Resilience®
Don’t Use Just Any Old Paint on Bathrooms
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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How to Repair Damaged Textured Drywall
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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Best Practices for Re-Staining Log Cabins
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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Contractor Q&A: Luis Inclan’s Leap of Faith
Luis Inclan is the owner of Inclan Painting and Waterproofing. Founded in 1981 in Elizabeth, N.J. under the name of Inclan Color, the company was established in South Florida in 1995. PPC sat down with Luis to learn about his company’s success secrets. Continue reading Contractor Q&A: Luis Inclan’s Leap of Faith
Team Effort: Pro Painters Join Sherwin-Williams to Refresh Their Towns
During 2017’s National Painting Week, thousands of Sherwin-Williams associates across North America volunteered to refresh more than 240 locations in need of a fresh coat of paint. Continue reading Team Effort: Pro Painters Join Sherwin-Williams to Refresh Their Towns
The Worst Thing to Do When Working with Architects
Before joining the family painting business, Gina Koert of Shamrock Painting studied to be an architect, so she has a unique perspective on the sometimes challenging relationship between architects and painting contractors. Continue reading The Worst Thing to Do When Working with Architects
Color Across the Country
“When it comes to regional color schemes, colors are driven by three factors: architecture, nature and the people who enrich the culture,” says Lauren Makk, a designer on The Learning Channel’s Trading Spaces.
Here’s a look at these factors and how they inspire the use of color across the nation. Continue reading Color Across the Country
Microbicidal Paint Perfect for High-Use College Rec Center
A walk through the Boston University campus reveals the architectural charms of an historic institution that dates back to 1839, as well as the modern technology expected at one of the world’s leading research universities.
As a result, the challenges of preserving, renovating, growing and maintaining such a diverse campus, with more than 300 buildings serving more than 33,000 students, can be daunting.
Continue reading Microbicidal Paint Perfect for High-Use College Rec Center
Contractor Q&A: Jason Fitzgerald
Originally from New Orleans, Jason Fitzgerald spent nine years as an outfielder and first baseman with a number of AAA and other minor league baseball teams before embarking on a second career as a painting contractor. He owns the King Paint Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading Contractor Q&A: Jason Fitzgerald
Job Site Safety: A 12-Point Guide for the Pro Painter
Job site safety is crucial for both yourself and your customer. Here are some safety tips for the many types of projects and conditions you may encounter. Continue reading Job Site Safety: A 12-Point Guide for the Pro Painter
Rejuvenated!
Talk about your tough coating challenges.
Here was a 200-year-old church with a 15-year-old paint job and in dire need of restoration. To the rescue: an experienced contractor armed with a technologically advanced new coating specifically formulated to restore worn and damaged siding. Continue reading Rejuvenated!
RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun is Named Vendor Product of the Year
The Titan RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun received the Sherwin-Williams 2016 Vendor Product of the Year award. Continue reading RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun is Named Vendor Product of the Year
New Team, New Look!
One ball club moves out, another moves in, and a Connecticut painting contractor is there to help make it all happen. Continue reading New Team, New Look!
4 Rules on When NOT to be cheap investing in your business
By Paige NeJame
I like to sleep at night. There are just some things on which I will not be cheap. I’ve found that saving money often causes unnecessary trouble, including warranty work and the distraction from the real work at hand – growing my business. Continue reading 4 Rules on When NOT to be cheap investing in your business
2017 New Product Guide: Contractor Favorites Get an Upgrade
What’s new in coatings technology to help make your job easier this year? Plenty! First, let’s take a look at these new additions and next-generation enhancements to some of your favorite coatings: Continue reading 2017 New Product Guide: Contractor Favorites Get an Upgrade