In just the past few years, green building has evolved beyond an emphasis on the sustainable design and construction of the building itself to the environment it creates for inhabitants. Continue reading LEED v4 Impact on Paint & Coatings
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6 Great Sealants for Your Toughest Jobs
Need the best possible sealant for your job? Loxon® Polyurethane Sealants have been formulated to meet or exceed the highest industry performance standards in a wide range of sealing and caulking applications. Continue reading 6 Great Sealants for Your Toughest Jobs
The Worst Thing to Do When Working with Architects
Before joining the family painting business, Gina Koert of Shamrock Painting studied to be an architect, so she has a unique perspective on the sometimes challenging relationship between architects and painting contractors. Continue reading The Worst Thing to Do When Working with Architects
Color Across the Country
“When it comes to regional color schemes, colors are driven by three factors: architecture, nature and the people who enrich the culture,” says Lauren Makk, a designer on The Learning Channel’s Trading Spaces.
Here’s a look at these factors and how they inspire the use of color across the nation. Continue reading Color Across the Country
Microbicidal Paint Perfect for High-Use College Rec Center
A walk through the Boston University campus reveals the architectural charms of an historic institution that dates back to 1839, as well as the modern technology expected at one of the world’s leading research universities.
As a result, the challenges of preserving, renovating, growing and maintaining such a diverse campus, with more than 300 buildings serving more than 33,000 students, can be daunting.
Continue reading Microbicidal Paint Perfect for High-Use College Rec Center
Contractor Q&A: Jason Fitzgerald
Originally from New Orleans, Jason Fitzgerald spent nine years as an outfielder and first baseman with a number of AAA and other minor league baseball teams before embarking on a second career as a painting contractor. He owns the King Paint Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading Contractor Q&A: Jason Fitzgerald
RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun is Named Vendor Product of the Year
The Titan RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun received the Sherwin-Williams 2016 Vendor Product of the Year award. Continue reading RX-PRO Airless Spray Gun is Named Vendor Product of the Year
Contractor Q&A: Chris Berry
Chris Berry has been a professional painting contractor since 2003. He is the owner of B&K Painting in Boise, Idaho. PPC sat down with him to learn the secrets of his success.
Continue reading Contractor Q&A: Chris Berry
Don’t Fly By the Seat of Your Pants. Do This Instead. (Video)
Want to take your business to the next level? Then see what Kevin Nolan has to say in our Pro On the Go video series: Continue reading Don’t Fly By the Seat of Your Pants. Do This Instead. (Video)
Field of Dreams: New Ballpark Invigorates El Paso
The nation’s newest Triple-A baseball franchise. An impressive new $50 million field of dreams. Thanks to the work of contractors like Diversified Interiors, the project is a winner for both the team and the city of El Paso, Texas. Continue reading Field of Dreams: New Ballpark Invigorates El Paso
Paint Shield® FAQ: What Painters Need to Know
Paint Shield® Microbicidal Paint is redefining what paint can do. Here are answers to six common questions about this revolutionary new coating. Continue reading Paint Shield® FAQ: What Painters Need to Know
3 Secrets for a Better Website: Go Deep to Grow
The episode of our Pro On the Go video series below is the first in a series on advanced techniques for marketing your painting business. Continue reading 3 Secrets for a Better Website: Go Deep to Grow
20 Major Takeaways from National Paint Survey
In conjunction with National Painting Week, a survey of more than 1,200 homeowners was conducted in April 2016 on behalf of Sherwin-Williams by the Nielsen research company. Continue reading 20 Major Takeaways from National Paint Survey
More Paint Power: The Benefits of Using Pro Industrial™ Products
High performance coatings enable you to go above and beyond to do your best work and ensure customer satisfaction. Continue reading More Paint Power: The Benefits of Using Pro Industrial™ Products
Taking the Family Business to the Next Level
Like many professional painting contractors, Randy Fornoff learned the painting trade by working in his father’s company. Now he and his brothers are running the family business, Continue reading Taking the Family Business to the Next Level