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Concrete & Color: Paint Breathes New Life into Historic River Town - 2 min read Paint 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 read Dave 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 read All 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 read The 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 read 3M – 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 read Dynamite – 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 read The 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 read For 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 read FloorShell® 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 read Buffalo 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 read Raven™ 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 read The 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 read Dial 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.
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