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Choosing an Airless Sprayer: The Six Major Components and What You Need to Know About Them

A paint sprayer is a professional painter’s best friend on the job site, allowing them to do high-quality work quickly. And when a sprayer breaks down, that same painter can find their productivity severely diminished. No one wants to deal with equipment issues in the middle of a project.

“When contractors trust their business to equipment that is going to drive their productivity, it’s important that they buy a high-quality product that their teams can rely on, day in and day out,” says Dan Johnson, Global Total Markets Manager at Graco. “I was just at a job site yesterday where a painter was using an Ultimate 695 – a 30-year old model that was still getting it done.”

Knowing your equipment inside and out can be the key to getting the most out of it.

In this article, Johnson explains the major components of an airless paint sprayer, explaining both how each part works and how to choose the right sprayer for your team. Continue reading Choosing an Airless Sprayer: The Six Major Components and What You Need to Know About Them

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

Spring 2022 Editor’s Picks: Tools to Make Your Jobs Easier and Faster

As part of our ongoing mission to help painting professionals maximize their jobsite productivity, each issue of Pintor Pro features a roundup of some of our favorite application tools and essential job site equipment and supplies. Here are our Spring 2022 issue picks:
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Increase Productivity and Profits with New Sprayer Technology

Running a profitable painting business takes a significant investment in time, effort and patience. As a business owner, it’s important to make strategic decisions to maximize profit and keep the business growing. This is especially true with equipment that is relied on every day. Continue reading Increase Productivity and Profits with New Sprayer Technology

3M

The 3M Aura particulate respirator 9205+’s flat fold and three panel design is a multi-purpose respirator. It is NIOSH approved with at least 95% filtration efficiency for certain non-oil-based particles such as those from sanding, grinding and other dusty or arid operations. The 3M Aura particulate respirator 9205+ is designed to direct exhaled air away from the nose panel, helping reduce eyewear fogging. With a curved, low-profile design, the Aura respirator conforms well to nose and eye contours, allowing for more room for eyewear. The adjustable nose clip helps provide a custom, secure seal, with an innovative chin tab for ease of positioning, donning and adjustment. Individual packaging provides convenient storage and portability prior to use. Comfortable respiratory protection, for when comfort matters.

Cabinet Refinishing: An 8-Step Guide for Pro Painters

Refinishing cabinetry is the quickest way to refresh a kitchen. Being skilled, knowledgeable and experienced in cabinet refinishing can be a huge competitive advantage. Here are eight steps to transforming dated or worn-out cabinets to make any space look completely new. Continue reading Cabinet Refinishing: An 8-Step Guide for Pro Painters

The 6 Most Popular Deck Finishes, and When and Where to Use Them

Decks require a lot of care. Restoring, weather proofing, stripping, cleaning, staining and sealing – there’s a specific product engineered for every step of the process. To help you determine the right product for your job, here’s a look at some of today’s most popular sealing and staining options. Continue reading The 6 Most Popular Deck Finishes, and When and Where to Use Them

The Pro Painter’s Guide to Masking: Tips, Techniques and the Latest Technological Advances

Masking at the job site is a critical step in delivering professional painting results. Masking protects against paint drips, splatters and overspray that may cause damage or are difficult to remove. Continue reading The Pro Painter’s Guide to Masking: Tips, Techniques and the Latest Technological Advances