Why Culture Counts

Hire and retain more employees by building a company they like working for

Your company’s culture is the DNA of your business. It affects everything from your values to your employees’ behavior on the job site. Instilling the right culture can help your business recruit and retain more employees and set your team up for long-term success. On the other hand, a poor culture could be the reason why you’re struggling to find good help or keep your best painters.

In the PRO+ Training Series webinar “Recruiting and Building Culture,” Torlando Hakes, CEO of Craftsman Painters, and Michal Cheney, owner of No Drip Painting in Columbus, Ohio, offer these best practices for building company culture. Continue reading Why Culture Counts →

ONLINE EXTRAS

Eliminating Mold and Mildew

Keep the dark patches away for good with these expert tips

Mold and mildew can be a real source of frustration for homeowners. It not only ruins paint jobs with ugly, discolored spots but can also cause severe respiratory issues for many people and pets. Come to the rescue for these homeowners by eliminating their mold and mildew problem. Continue reading Eliminating Mold and Mildew →

BUSINESS BUILDERS, ONLINE EXTRAS

Find the Right Pro for the Job

How to register and post job listings on the new Job Board

Sherwin-Williams recently launched the Job Board to help painting contractors find and hire talented painters to their teams. The free platform comes in response to the labor market shortage, one of the biggest hurdles facing many painting businesses today. Continue reading Find the Right Pro for the Job →

ONLINE EXTRAS

The Next Generation

Retain talented painters by investing in their careers

Two of the biggest challenges facing painting business owners are how to recruit talented young painters and how to keep them once you do. But both problems can be solved by developing a strong culture of mentorship within your organization. Continue reading The Next Generation →

ONLINE EXTRAS

3 Steps to Perfect Caulking

Maximize caulk efficiency and performance with these tips.

“It’s just caulk.”

It’s a common expression among many painters and their crews, but that doesn’t make it accurate. There’s a reason there are so many varieties of caulk on the shelves.

Continue reading 3 Steps to Perfect Caulking →

ONLINE EXTRAS

Building a Bid That Wins

Hone your process to land more jobs

Building and winning bids is one of the most important parts of growing your painting business. After all, you’re not the only painter out there. According to a 2021 survey, 46 percent of homeowners received quotes from at least two different painters for their home. Standing out from the crowd means your bids need to impress potential customers with their preparation, their professionalism, and, yes, their price point.

Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, and Shane Fast, owner of Renew Painting of the Carolinas, share their best practices for job estimates in the Sherwin-Williams PRO+ Training Series webinar “Estimating Like a PRO.” While crafting the perfect bid is more of an art than a science, the advice they offer can help you hone your bids and land more jobs. Continue reading Building a Bid That Wins →

BUSINESS BUILDERS, COLOR, PRODUCTS

Here Are Three More Great Ways to Work Smarter with PRO+ductive Solutions

Want to get the job done faster? Want to save money and time with services and tools that make your entire business run smoother? Want to build your business with the services and tools you need today plus cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow? PRO+ductive Solutions is an ongoing initiative started by Sherwin-Williams to help contractors save time, complete jobs quickly, and save money to generate more profit.

The latest additions to this part of the company’s PRO+ program include a time- and labor-saving pressure washer, virtual color consulting resources for homeowners and an advanced weather-adaptive paint that helps you be more productive on exterior projects.
Continue reading Here Are Three More Great Ways to Work Smarter with PRO+ductive Solutions →

ONLINE EXTRAS

Finding the Right Roller Cover for the Job

Boost your team’s productivity by considering these three factors

Though many painters are looking to make their teams more productive, few are aware that choosing the right roller cover can also make a big difference for their bottom line. Connie McKinney, Senior Product Manager at Sherwin-Williams, says she’s seen how much of a difference roller selection can make. Continue reading Finding the Right Roller Cover for the Job →

ONLINE EXTRAS, PRODUCTS

Understanding Gloss and Sheen: A Guide for Paint Professionals

In this article, we explore the importance of sheen and gloss, and how those qualities impact both the longevity and appearance of the paint finish. Continue reading Understanding Gloss and Sheen: A Guide for Paint Professionals →

BUSINESS BUILDERS

Never Guesstimate Again: The Foolproof Way to Estimate Painting Projects

Once again in 2023, PPC is teaming up with the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) on a series of articles to help you grow and improve your painting business. This year’s theme: Productivity is the path to profitability. In this article, Jon Bryant, CEO of Paint Scout, shares his secrets for foolproof estimating.
Continue reading Never Guesstimate Again: The Foolproof Way to Estimate Painting Projects →

PRODUCTS

Top 10 New Tools for Pro Painters in 2023

Each summer, we take our annual look at all the best new equipment and supplies available for pro painters. This year, that includes high-performance airless sprayers, low-pressure spray tips, advanced patching compounds, supplies to improve efficiency on the job site and much more. Continue reading Top 10 New Tools for Pro Painters in 2023 →

BUSINESS BUILDERS

Louisiana Painter Wins a New Truck in 3M Sherwin-Williams Sweepstakes

Kirk Thibodeaux is the winner of a new truck in the 2022 ScotchBlue® Pro Painter’s Tape Sweepstakes co-sponsored by 3M and Sherwin-Williams. He’s pictured at left in the photo above with his new Ram 1500 Rebel at the Sherwin-Williams Baton Rouge Nicholson Drive store with his sales rep Joey St. Pierre.

Here’s the story behind his win, plus details on how to enter this year’s sweepstakes for a chance to win a new Ram truck of your own.
Continue reading Louisiana Painter Wins a New Truck in 3M Sherwin-Williams Sweepstakes →

WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Failing, Learning and Sharing: The Idaho Painter’s Tips for Succeeding in the Industry

For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. This issue: Chris Berry, owner of B&K Painting, Boise, Idaho.
Continue reading Failing, Learning and Sharing: The Idaho Painter’s Tips for Succeeding in the Industry →

PROJECTS

Giving Back: Church Restoration Exemplifies Arkansas Painter’s Commitment to the Community

When he began his painting business in 1983, Joel Turpin made a commitment to excellence through quality work that both he and his customers could be proud of. That reputation has been a cornerstone of the company since the beginning and continues to hold true today.
Continue reading Giving Back: Church Restoration Exemplifies Arkansas Painter’s Commitment to the Community →

BUSINESS BUILDERS

Build Your Business Chops with Free PRO+ Training Webinars

Running a successful painting company. It’s more than just how to hold a paint brush or how to cut in a wall. There’s estimating, sales, marketing, accounting, managing people, and so much more. Sharing ideas about how to excel at the business side of painting is the concept behind the new PRO+ Training Series on the Sherwin-Williams YouTube channel.

Continue reading Build Your Business Chops with Free PRO+ Training Webinars →

Uncategorized

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

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR