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Concrete & Color: Paint Breathes New Life into Historic River Town - 2 min readPaint color transformed a historic property and helped Designing Jewelers gain recognition as one of “America’s Coolest Stores” from InStore magazine. Two Sherwin-Williams masonry coatings provide the one-two punch for long-lasting protection on the repaint of the 136-year-old building.
Contractor Q&A: Dave Theobald on How to Compete from Multiple Locations - 2 min readDave Theobald spent 17 years as a general contractor before joining his father-in-law’s company, Turman Commercial Painters. Founded in 1972, the company has grown under Theobald’s leadership into a nationwide firm that has completed more than 10,000 locations across the U.S.
6 Types of Leaders: Which One Are You? - 3 min readAll leaders must understand this simple truth: style does matter. These six leadership styles are the most prominent in the workforce today. See if you can recognize where you fit in.
2018 PDCA Expo: How to Get Early Registration Discounts - < 1 min readThe PDCA Expo is coming to Texas in 2018. The three-day conference will be held February 21 through 23 in Galveston Island, Texas. It’s a chance for contractors to meet other pros and discuss ways to tackle their toughest business challenges and learn powerful ways to build their competitive edge.
3M - < 1 min read3M – Prep with plastic — it’s better than 3M masking paper.* And when you use 3M™ Hand-Masker™ Masking Plastic with the 3M™ Hand-Masker™ M3000 Dispenser, you get high-quality results while saving time and money.
Gardner-Gibson - < 1 min readDynamite – From airports and business parks to hotels and hospitals, professional wallcovering installers throughout the world count on Dynamite® 234 strippable wallcovering adhesive. Dynamite 234 is formulated for hanging everything from the most delicate to the most difficult. It’s ideal for pasting machines and can be stirred to the desired consistency.
Preval - < 1 min readThe Preval Sprayer allows consumers to take any paint, coating or lacquer and turn it into a spray, offering convenient and effective results for the professional user. Providing versatility by delivering both ultra-thin and thick coatings, the Preval Sprayer allows users to achieve professional level results time after time.
USG - < 1 min readFor the most cost-effective, problem-free, beautifully finished corners, choose USG Sheetrock® and Beadex® Brand Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead. Fast and easy installation means reduced labor costs, while superior product performance eliminates costly job callbacks—saving you money and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Trimaco - < 1 min readFloorShell® Heavy Duty Temporary Surface Protector from Trimaco provides breathable protection for most floor types, including curing floors. It features Spill Block™ leak resistant technology which protects against paint and stain. FloorShell will last for the duration of the job – no more reapplying builders or red rosin paper.
Buffalo Industries - < 1 min readBuffalo Painter’s Rags are washed, white, cotton t-shirt wipers. They are absorbent, colorfast and low-linting… the preference of painters. These wipers are generously cut in large usable-sized pieces. NO SCRAPS or irregular-sized pieces! They are ideal for painting, staining, varnishing, and general jobsite and tool cleanup.
SAS Safety - < 1 min readRaven™ powder-free nitrile exam-grade disposable gloves are now available in a compact 50-pack box, making it convenient and easy to move around your workstation.
National Flooring - < 1 min readThe Helix planetary floor grinder is ideally designed for small jobs and tough-to-reach spaces. This robust, 16-inch grinder and polisher creates the perfect profile for new coatings.
Titan Tool - < 1 min readDial down the pressure with the new Titan™ TR1 High Efficiency Airless (HEA) spray tip. It sprays coatings at 1,000 PSI with 55 percent less overspray, at the same flow and production levels as standard airless tips. Operating at lower pressures doubles tip life and decreases wear on sprayers.
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Leadership: Chad Jeffries on How to Find and Keep Good Workers - 2 min readWhat’s the toughest challenge in the painting business today? If you said employee retention, you’re on the right track. A veteran contractor offers advice on how to get better at it.
The Best Paint Colors for Healthcare Facilities - < 1 min readEmily Kantz, Sherwin-Williams healthcare and hospitality color specialist, shares her expertise on the latest color trends and their uses in today’s healthcare facilities.
How to Choose the Right ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint Finish - < 1 min readProfessional painters have it all with ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint. Exceptional durability, easy application, and excellent hide. Outstanding touch-up that reduces repaint costs. Anti-microbial agents that inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface. A zero VOC formula that meets the most stringent VOC requirements. And, it’s available in … Continue reading How to Choose the Right ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint Finish 
Cool Pool: A Colorful Pro Industrial™ Paint Job in Tennessee - 2 min readAs one of Eastern Tennessee and Southwest Virginia’s premier painting contractors, Woods Paint Company has built its reputation on superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity.
Contractor Q&A: Chris Gardner on the Costs and Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur - < 1 min readChris Gardner started working in the painting industry in 2009. He is the owner of
Buy Online: It’s Easy, Fast and Efficient - < 1 min readSherwin-Williams PRO customers now have a convenient new way to buy paint and supplies online using a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Why I’m Buying My Paint and Supplies Online - 2 min readA Q&A with Justin Gripka, who with his wife Lauren owns the Gripka Paint Company in Basehor, a suburb of Kansas City located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
Paint, Primers and ‘Paint and Primer in One’: What to Use When - 2 min readAnswers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
How Soon Can I Tape After Painting? - < 1 min readAnswers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson