Summer 2024 ProBuy ^® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More on Select Painting Equipment and Supplies

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Each issue of PPC magazine includes a roundup of special ProBuy^® pricing on some of our favorite application tools and essential equipment and supplies.
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Deck Finishing 101

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What every pro needs to know before their next deck job

In many markets, summer is the peak season for deck finishing—and for the many professional painters who offer deck finishing services, that’s a great opportunity to pick up some extra work and improve your business’ bottom line. Continue reading Deck Finishing 101 →

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Our Go-To Coating

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Latitude™ empowers The Ohio Painting Company to keep painting in even extreme weather

For Nick Goebel and Kevin Sillaman—co-founders of The Ohio Painting Company in Springboro, Ohio—the most important thing is delivering quality work to their customers every time. Continue reading Our Go-To Coating →

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Color Tools for Every Situation

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Make color your competitive advantage with these innovative resources

Every new job can present new wrinkles and problems to solve when it comes to the color selection process. Thankfully, Sherwin-Williams has color tools that can expand your ability to offer color guidance and expertise directly to homeowners, accelerating their color selection process—without making you choose for them. If you’re not taking advantage of this suite of color tools currently offered through the Sherwin-Williams PRO+ Program—an exclusive program designed to help you manage and grow your business—then you may be leaving money on the table. Continue reading Color Tools for Every Situation →

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The 7 Secrets of Successful Painters

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Pro painters share the mindsets that fueled their growth

Professional painting can be a very competitive industry to work in. In fact, a Painting Contractors Association (PCA) study found that the average painting business only lasts 1-3 years, according to Nick Slavik, Chair of the PCA’s Board of Directors.

So what is it that differentiates the businesses that survived and prospered? We talked to professional painters from across the country about their approach to business and what advice they would give the next generation. Continue reading The 7 Secrets of Successful Painters →

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