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 Spring 2024 picks:
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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
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
Paint Peeling? Follow These Four Steps to Ensure the Best Results on Your Repaint Job
Got an exterior job where the paint is peeling? It’s a common conundrum encountered by professional painting contractors when repainting wood siding. But by arming yourself with the right tools and knowledge, it’s also a problem you can solve.
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Revolutionary: Get Your Sanding Done Faster with the Radius 360°
Want to help your crews increase productivity and efficiency in the all-important surface prep phase of your paint jobs?
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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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Coating Concrete: 3 Steps to Success
There are special considerations for coating concrete and masonry surfaces. This article goes over the basics and provides videos and links to learn more.
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The Top 10 Questions that Painting Professionals Ask Time and Time Again
Long-time PPC Ask Your ProPartner™ columnist Rick Watson retired in December 2021. Before he left, we asked him about the most common questions he heard over his 34 years in the paint industry. In no particular order, here are his top 10 “ageless questions.”
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Surface Prep: A New Masking Option for Production Painters
When it comes to production painting, you need a tape that sticks until the job’s done.
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Don’t Make These Common Painting Mistakes!
Answers to paint pros’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson, Ask Your ProPartner™ columnist for PPC magazine. This time: Rick takes a look back at some of the most common problems for pro painters. Continue reading Don’t Make These Common Painting Mistakes!
Coating Concrete
Condition analysis is key to ensuring a successful coatings project.
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Best Practices: Professional Masking Tips from a 3M Engineer
Q: I’m training new painters on how to professionally mask a job. What tips can you give me for helping them use a hand masker effectively?
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Keep it Clean: The Pro Painter’s Guide to Selecting, Using and Maintaining Pressure Washers
Pressure washers are a powerful cleaning and surface prep tool for the professional painting contractor. For this article, we asked the experts at Sherwin-Williams and Mi-T-M, a leading manufacturer of pressure washers and other high quality industrial equipment, for tips on best practices and equipment selection.
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Why is Proper Prep and Priming So Important?
Answers to paint pros’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson, Ask Your ProPartner™ columnist for PPC magazine. Our topic this time: the importance of surface prep and priming. Continue reading Why is Proper Prep and Priming So Important?
Top New Tools for Pro Painters for 2020
Want your crews to be more productive? Here’s a roundup of the latest advances in paint application, surface prep and cleanup tools. Continue reading Top New Tools for Pro Painters for 2020
Are You an Exterior Expert? Here’s How to Raise Your Game
The time is right for exterior painting, especially with interior painting demand down due to COVID-19. If you’re not an exterior specialist, this article will give you the building blocks to elevate your outdoor painting game, from proper surface prep and when to prime to topcoat sheen, applicator options and cleanup.
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