In this article, we go behind the scenes to interview the pros who won the coatings bid for the world’s largest indoor waterpark: the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas: the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas. Continue reading Project Solutions: Painting the Country’s Largest Indoor Waterpark
Colors Curated for Pros
The Sherwin-Williams Commercial Colormix Collections are a great resource that can help you assist your customers with color selection for all their jobs, from hospitality and healthcare to education and multi-family properties. Continue reading Colors Curated for Pros
Surface Prep: 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? Continue reading Surface Prep: Professional Masking Tips from a 3M Engineer
In the MODE: The 2022 Colormix® Color Forecast
As a professional painting contractor, you know how important color is to your customers. But it can also be tricky. Continue reading In the MODE: The 2022 Colormix® Color Forecast
The Painting Life: In the Big Leagues with Javier Torres
Despite the many challenges of the current pandemic, there is no shortage of success stories of small painting contractors who, against all odds, pulled through. One of the most inspiring stories is that of Javier Torres, owner of Major League Painting, a small and energetic company in Palo Alto, California, that he founded in the midst of COVID-19 in 2020. Continue reading The Painting Life: In the Big Leagues with Javier Torres
Remodeling Services Offer Growth Opportunities for Pro Painters
As a business owner, you’re always looking for new ways to generate income. In this article, we’ll take a look at the potential opportunities in remodeling for painting contractors, along with the best coatings to use and some hard-won practical advice from a painting contractor who has been there. Continue reading Remodeling Services Offer Growth Opportunities for Pro Painters
New Advances in Respirators for Pro Painters: The 3M Aura™
Respiratory protection was challenging to come by in the past year, but that doesn’t make health and safety on the jobsite any less important. Suppliers are refocused on jobsite protection, which means more ways for you and your crew to stay safe. Continue reading New Advances in Respirators for Pro Painters: The 3M Aura™
How Do You Get New Customers? Industry Studies Offer Insights
Two recent studies by Sherwin-Williams offer insights on referrals, lead generation and contractor hiring trends. Continue reading How Do You Get New Customers? Industry Studies Offer Insights
Best Practices: Painting Textured Ceilings
The Ask Sherwin-Williams™ column provides answers to product and application questions in every issue of Pintor Pro. This time: Best practices for textured ceilings. Continue reading Best Practices: Painting Textured Ceilings
4 Steps to Becoming a More Inspiring Leader
Habits can be a trap for people in leadership positions.
“Too often, we don’t come up with imaginative solutions because we let ourselves be ruled by routine and by preconceived notions,” says behavioral strategist Rob-Jan de Jong. Continue reading 4 Steps to Becoming a More Inspiring Leader
A Pro Painter’s Favorite Products: Major League Painting
Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of products to suit all types of paint work, says Javier Torres, owner and manager of Major League Painting in Palo Alto, California. Continue reading A Pro Painter’s Favorite Products: Major League Painting
Fall 2021 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Make Your Job Easier and Faster
Here are some of our favorite tools to help your paint jobs faster and easier. Continue reading Fall 2021 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Make Your Job Easier and Faster
Understanding Gloss and Sheen: A Guide for Paint Professionals
In this article, we explore the importance of sheen and gloss, and how those qualities impact both the longevity and appearance of the paint finish. Continue reading Understanding Gloss and Sheen: A Guide for Paint Professionals
A Question of Quality: True Aesthetic Painting Aims High in the Competitive Atlanta Market
“The first time I entered a Sherwin-Williams store I was five years old when my dad took me to buy the decorative paper he put up in houses,” says Isidro Javier Dominguez. Continue reading A Question of Quality: True Aesthetic Painting Aims High in the Competitive Atlanta Market