A little bit of planning in December can go a long way toward the continued health and growth of a business in the next year. In this article, we’ll look at five ways for professional painting company owners to take stock and make plans to be more productive, profitable and generally improve their businesses in 2024. Continue reading 5 Ways to Kick-Start Your Business for the New Year
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Top 10 Stories of 2023: A PPC Year-End Roundup
What were paint pros reading about in 2023? Here’s a list of stories that PPC readers clicked on the most in the past year:
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Surface Prep: For Perfect Walls and Ceilings with Less Effort, Try the New Planex Drywall Sander
The new generation PLANEX from Festool is revolutionizing drywall construction – with LED light and random orbit movement.
In this article, we review the four key benefits that professional painting contractors will get from using the new PLANEX LHS 2 225 Drywall Sander. Continue reading Surface Prep: For Perfect Walls and Ceilings with Less Effort, Try the New Planex Drywall Sander
Winter 2023 Editor’s Picks: Five Cool Tools and Products That Will Make Your Jobs Go Easier
As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their job site productivity, each issue of PPC magazine features our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies. Here are our Winter 2023 picks: Continue reading Winter 2023 Editor’s Picks: Five Cool Tools and Products That Will Make Your Jobs Go Easier
Winter 2023 ProBuy® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More on Select Painting Equipment and Supplies
Each issue of PPC magazine includes a roundup of special ProBuy® pricing on some of our favorite application tools and essential equipment and supplies. Continue reading Winter 2023 ProBuy® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More on Select Painting Equipment and Supplies
Project Profile: A Trio of Premium Paints Ensures Long-Lasting Color for Midwest Mural
The city of Fishers, Indiana has a colorful new welcoming mural, thanks to the Wilkinson Brothers and Sherwin-Williams paint.
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Contractor Q&A: Corissa Cook Takes a Very Personal Path to Painting Success
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. This issue: Corissa Cook, who markets herself as The Painting Chick and specializes in interior painting in the Pittsburgh area.
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Cutting Through the Noise: New Color Trend Report Gives Contractors Confidence for Color Conversations
As a paint pro, you probably feel qualified to answer almost any question a client asks you about the painting process. After all, it’s your area of expertise. But when conversations turn to color selection, you may feel less confident recommending colors, selecting palettes, and offering your opinion on aesthetic decisions. Continue reading Cutting Through the Noise: New Color Trend Report Gives Contractors Confidence for Color Conversations
Meet Your New ProPartner™
Ever since the very first issue of PPC was published in 1991, the magazine has been a place for professional painting contractors to learn how to up their painting game, both in the office and out on the job site. Continue reading Meet Your New ProPartner™
Repainting Cabinets: Answers to Pros’ FAQs by Your ProPartner™
Want answers to your most pressing painting problems? PPC’s Ask Your ProPartner™ columnist Dennis Fiorilli is here to help. This time: answers to the most common questions about repainting cabinets. Continue reading Repainting Cabinets: Answers to Pros’ FAQs by Your ProPartner™
Here’s the Secret to Successful Social Marketing for Your Painting Company
Looking to build your brand on social media? Two words of advice: Be real. Continue reading Here’s the Secret to Successful Social Marketing for Your Painting Company
Want to Get the Job Done Faster? Try These Latest PRO+ductive Solutions
Want to save money and time with services and tools that make your entire business run smoother? Want to build your business with the services and tools you need today plus cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow? PRO+ductive Solutions is an ongoing initiative started by Sherwin-Williams to help contractors save time, complete jobs quickly, and save money to generate more profit.
The latest additions to this part of the company’s PRO+ program include free delivery, a time-saving sanding tool and the latest advance in cabinet coatings. Continue reading Want to Get the Job Done Faster? Try These Latest PRO+ductive Solutions
Sand Easier, Sand Faster, Sand Longer with No-Slip Grip™ Sandpaper from 3M
When it comes to sanding, not all abrasives are created equal. To choose the appropriate product for each project, you need to consider the surface you’re sanding, what you’re trying to accomplish and what form of abrasive to use. Continue reading Sand Easier, Sand Faster, Sand Longer with No-Slip Grip™ Sandpaper from 3M
Fall 2023 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Boost Your Productivity
As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their job site productivity, each issue of PPC magazine features our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies. Here are our Fall 2023 picks:
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Fall 2023 ProBuy® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More On Select Painting Equipment and Supplies
Each issue of PPC magazine includes a roundup of special ProBuy® pricing on some of our favorite application tools and essential equipment and supplies. Continue reading Fall 2023 ProBuy® Specials: Save 20 Percent or More On Select Painting Equipment and Supplies
Using Premium Products Helps Paint Pros Save Time, Do Better Work and Make More Money. Here’s Why.
Pros know that the quality of the coatings they use has a huge effect on the final finish and durability of any paint job. Bottom line: Better ingredients such as pigment, binders and additives mean better performance. And that can translate to happier customers. Continue reading Using Premium Products Helps Paint Pros Save Time, Do Better Work and Make More Money. Here’s Why.