Disposable respirators are a good way to protect you and crew on the job site. In this article, the product experts at 3M answer common contractor questions about using respirators when you have a beard or other facial hair.
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10 Tips for Dealing with Late Pays, No Pays
From setting clear terms to offering early-pay discounts, here’s how to keep cash flowing,
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PRO+ductive Solutions Launched to Help Ease Contractor Challenges
Have you heard yourself say any of the following?
- “I need to be more productive.”
- “I spend more time on paperwork than painting or growing my business.”
- “Most of my jobs require my crews to be efficient – get in, get out, but do a quality job.”
- “Demand for work is higher than ever, I need my crews to do more jobs to keep up with demand.”
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Pro to Pro: Making it Personal with Charles Dallaville Jr.
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: Charles Dallaville, Jr., Painting Plus, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.
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Cutting-In Tips
Timely reminders to maximize your productivity and accuracy when cutting-in.
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Do You Have a Business Lynchpin?
Lynchpin
noun
- a person or thing vital to an enterprise
When Jason Phillips, President and CEO of Allen, Texas-based Phillips Home Improvements, talks about Rudy Chacon, his Sherwin-Williams sales representative, he starts with a one-word answer: “Lynchpin.” Continue reading Do You Have a Business Lynchpin?
Boost Productivity by Choosing the Right Tip for Your Fine Finish Spray Job
Maximizing performance and productivity on the job site is on every contractor’s mind these days. One simple way to accomplish these goals is to start taking advantage of the benefits of using fine-finish, low-pressure (FF LP) spray tip technology. Continue reading Boost Productivity by Choosing the Right Tip for Your Fine Finish Spray Job
Drywall Repair Tips and Techniques
Properly repairing drywall damage is an important step in producing a professional-looking paint job. In this article, we’ll take a look at solutions for four of the most common drywall issues for pro painters.
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Beating Workplace Fatigue
Sleep Well, Stay Hydrated – and Practice the Amish Hour
Painting can be hard physical labor, and many crews are putting in extra hours. However, a fatigued team can lead to reduced productivity, sloppy work and safety concerns. Here are some considerations for helping your crew stay sharp and energized throughout the day. Continue reading Beating Workplace Fatigue
Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors
Sherwin-Williams offers step-by-step instructions on how to set up pages and start advertising
Stumped by social media and how it might help grow your business?
Many painting contractors are growing a successful social media presence. And your Sherwin-Williams rep can direct you to a new guide from Sherwin-Williams that will show you how, featuring specific sections on using Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms, as well as an extended section on creating Facebook ads. Continue reading Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors
Pouring into People: Emphasis on People over Profits Has Been Key to the Revitalization of M&E Painting
Loveland, Colorado-based M&E Painting was first profiled in the Summer 2013 issue of PPC magazine. We caught up with owner Matt Shoup for this 2nd installment of our Where Are They Now? series.
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Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2022
In this article, we take our annual look at all the best new equipment and supplies available for pro painters. This year, that includes slip-resistant drop cloths, cutting-edge lift-assist ladder technology, higher-quality production tape, new and improved color matching tools and much more. Continue reading Top New Tools for Pro Painters in 2022
Project Solutions: The Colors of Cape May
In each issue of PPC, we go behind the scenes to interview pro painters about some of their most challenging projects. This time: Gerard Gallagher talks about his specialty – painting historic Victorian homes in the resort town of Cape May, New Jersey.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Making (and Losing) Money, from the PCA
This article by Chris Moore is the second in a new four-part series from PPC and the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) designed to help you understand and prepare for the challenges of business growth.
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Summer 2022 Editor’s Picks: Some of Our Favorite Tools to Help Increase Productivity
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 2022 issue picks:
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Marketing Strategies: Social Media for Painting Contractors
In this article, we’ll go over the top three social media platforms for paint pros, and the best ways to use them.
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Surface Prep: The Do-It-All Sanding System
Looking for a “do-it-all” dust-free sanding system? Check out the new Festool RO 90 DX Rotex Sander Starter Kit.
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