2018

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10 Steps to Better Hiring
Pro on the Go Video: People Are a Problem. What’s the Solution?
Bring the Warmth Inside with Cavern Clay, the 2019 Color of the Year
Climbing the Ladder: Secrets of Award-Winning Residential Projects with Alex García

Product Spotlight

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Spring 2019 Contents

Contractor Q&A: Tanya Leftwich on the Challenges and Rewards of Working in a Male-Dominated Trade
How to Get the Most Out of the Top 5 Social Media Platforms
3 Tips for Building a Powerful Social Media Presence
Recruitment & Retention: Using Internships to Make Better Hires
Martha’s Vineyard Museum: New Life for an Island Landmark
Cosmic Radiance to Rustic Comfort: The 2019 New Residential Color Collection
Reviving a Roaring ’20s Mansion in Ohio
Do You Suffer from the ‘I Can Do It All’ Mindset?
4 Powerful Tips to Free Yourself from the I-Can-Do-It-All Mentality
Augmented Reality Powers Cutting Edge Paint Color Selection Technology
5 Steps to Perfect Taping
How to Choose the Right Tape for the Job
Top 5 Taping Tips and Techniques
SnapDry^™ Door & Trim Paint: Outstanding Results, Without the Wait
What is the best way to paint light colors over dark colors?
The Best Ways to Combat Moisture
Color Matching Tool Named Product of the Year

PRO ON THE GO VIDEOS

Watch the most recent PRO on the Go video content below, or view the full video collection here.

THE BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT: PEOPLE PROBLEMS - A lot of the problems you have in business revolve around other people. Pro painting contractor Nick Slavik shares the best advice he ever got on dealing with the people you work with every day.

THE BEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR PAINTING BUSINESS - What is the No. 1 thing you can do to build a truly viable painting business? We asked pro painting contractor Annie Newton, COO of 4 Seasons Color in Walla Walla, Washington.

JOBSITE JOURNAL: MINNESOTA CABIN BY NICK SLAVIK PAINTING - How do you make a new cabin look like it’s been in the Minnesota Northwoods for 100 years? Nick Slavik takes us behind the scenes of one of his most challenging paint jobs. Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel, Cashmere® Interior Acrylic Latex and Sherwin-Williams® wood finishes were key factors in the project’s success.

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Professional Painting Contractor magazine (PPC) is published on behalf of the Sherwin-Williams Company for owners and managers of commercial and residential painting companies.