Painting is an investment for you and your customers – in time, in money, in labor. Pros know that the right paint is one of the keys to a high-quality, long-lasting finish. Your choice of coatings can literally make or break your next paint job.
For this in-depth special report, we asked the product experts at Sherwin-Williams for advice on picking the right products for every project.
Continue reading Exterior Excellence: The Pro’s Guide for 2025
While exterior painting projects bring welcome work to your business, they can also bring difficult questions: “What do you think of this color? What do you think would look best on the house?”
With a little guidance, you can feel confident making color recommendations to customers and become a key resource for them. We asked Emily Kantz, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams, what homeowners are currently looking for when it comes to color.
Continue reading Exterior Color Trends for 2025
High school friends Derrick Langlois and Michael Alvarado got their first general painting training in the Navy. After their military service, both attended Lane Community College in Oregon and started doing side work in between classes and day jobs. That eventually led to the launch of Servicemen Painting in November 2020. We had a chance to sit down with Alvarado to learn more about their fast-growing company.
Continue reading Vets United: The Servicemen Painting Story
In this article, Ohio painting contractor Terry Begue talks about the time that half his crew quit on him – and how it made him a better leader.
Continue reading The Secret to Happy Employees
Preparing the surface properly is crucial when painting and staining exteriors. Here are some of the questions we hear most often from painting contractors.
Continue reading A Pro’s Guide to Exterior Surface Prep
