Paint Your Path: Building the Workforce of the Future

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Finding good employees is a challenge throughout the painting industry. As the industry leader, Sherwin-Williams is introducing a comprehensive new program to encourage people to choose a career in painting.
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WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Contractor Q&A: Ron Adderley on 50 Years of Taking Care of Customers and Why Quality Beats Quantity Every Time

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Ron Adderley has been working as a professional painter since 1968. He is the owner of Prism Painting in Bellingham, Washington, running a three-generation crew that includes his son Ben and grandson Nick. PPC sat down with Ron to find out a little bit of what he’s learned in his 50 years in the painting business.
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ONLINE EXTRAS, WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Contractor Q&A: Nick Slavik on Being a Master Craftsman and Hiring Right to Grow Your Company

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Nick Slavik is a firm believer in the value of master craftsmanship, and he has carved out a profitable niche using “traditional finishing methods to create the best finishes for modern applications.” He’s also a savvy marketer and hosts a popular weekly Facebook Live show called Ask A Painter. PPC had a chance to sit down and talk shop with the owner of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. in New Prague, Minnesota. Here are some excerpts from our conversation:
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COLOR

The Fifth Wall: Look to the Sky for More Colorful Ceilings

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While your customers are accustomed to carefully choosing the color of paint used on the four walls of a room, the ceiling is often overlooked. You can help them create visual interest with little effort by getting creative with your ceiling color recommendations.
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PRODUCTS

Microbicidal Paint Offers Growth Opportunities for Residential Painters

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Microbicidal paint is redefining what paint can do – for homes as well as commercial properties.
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