Tag Archives: Summer 2021

Gardner-Gibson

Count on Dynamite® 234 for hanging delicate and difficult wallcoverings too, such as silks, suedes, velours, linens, burlap, grasscloth and strings. With superior wet tack and slip, Dynamite® 234 facilitates proper positioning of wallcoverings. Long open time provides for easier installation when booking or double cutting Continue reading Gardner-Gibson

H&C® ClariShield® Natural Look Clear Concrete Sealers

You now have an answer when customers ask you for that on-trend, natural, low-sheen look for their concrete surfaces. New H&C ClariShield Natural Look offers a low-sheen finish that maintains the original surface beauty, plus, protects and extends the life of concrete. It’s available in water-based and solvent-based* formulas. Continue reading H&C® ClariShield® Natural Look Clear Concrete Sealers

Simple Green

Simple Green Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser, our U.S. EPA Safer Choice recognized solution, provides versatile, effective and fast-acting surface prep and clean-up. Easily remove light adhesives, oils, environmental buildup, wet paint and more with our water-based, non-abrasive and solvent-free formula. Reduce your prep time, clean-up time, and exposure to harmful chemicals. Continue reading Simple Green

Carolina Dreamin’: The Restoration of a Southern Treasure

For this article, PPC editor Mike Starling sat down with Anderson Painting to learn more about their work on the Hill House, a century-old home and well-known, well-preserved landmark in Durham, North Carolina. Continue reading Carolina Dreamin’: The Restoration of a Southern Treasure

Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2021

In this article, we take our annual look at all the best new equipment and supplies available for pro painters. This year, that includes a powerful new cordless sprayer, a lightweight new 3-in-1 ladder, a strong new high visibility orange masking tape, new premium 14-inch roller cover frames and a durable, slip-resistant drop cloth product. Continue reading Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2021

Leveling Up: How Sharp, Clean Lines Can Boost Your Bottom Line

In this article, we learn how the simple act of switching tools has helped one midwestern painting company build on its success. Continue reading Leveling Up: How Sharp, Clean Lines Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Pro to Pro with Phil Schoen: Don’t Leave ‘Em Hangin’

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. In our Pro to Pro column, we recap some of the best advice contractors have received and passed on over the last three decades.

THIS TIME: Phil Schoen, Schoen’s Painting & Decorating, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin: Continue reading Pro to Pro with Phil Schoen: Don’t Leave ‘Em Hangin’

Summer 2021 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Help You Work Easier and Faster

As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their jobsite productivity, each issue of PPC features a roundup of some of our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies. Here are our Summer 2021 issue picks: Continue reading Summer 2021 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Help You Work Easier and Faster