In each issue of Pintor Pro magazine, our editors go behind the scenes with successful painting company owners for our series, The Painting Life. This issue’s featured commercial contractor: Azul Painting Corp. of New Rochelle, New York. We sat down with co-owner Cinthya Aguilar to find out what she and her husband Mainor Barrantes have learned over their 20-plus years in the painting business serving the Westchester County, New York and Fairfield, Connecticut markets.
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Using Premium Products Helps Paint Pros Save Time, Do Better Work and Make More Money. Here’s Why.
Pros know that the quality of the coatings they use has a huge effect on the final finish and durability of any paint job. Bottom line: Better ingredients such as pigment, binders and additives mean better performance. And that can translate to happier customers. Continue reading Using Premium Products Helps Paint Pros Save Time, Do Better Work and Make More Money. Here’s Why.
Tinseltown Makeover: Hollywood Sign Gets a 100th Anniversary Repaint with Emerald® Rain Refresh™
The world-famous Hollywood Sign celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023, and it looks better than ever thanks to a fresh coat of Sherwin-Williams paint.
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PRO+ductive Solutions for Your Company
Sherwin-Williams has launched PRO+ductive Solutions as part of its PRO+ program. These PRO+ductive Solutions are designed to help contractors save time, complete jobs quickly, and save money to generate more profit.
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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
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
The Best Cabinet Coatings: 3 Proven Products That Provide Long-Lasting Beauty
Many homeowners today are looking to update their kitchen cabinets with paint. Before you start a refinishing project, consider the results you’re looking for, the state of the cabinets you’re painting, and the amount of wear and tear they will have to withstand. Then choose the paint that will work best for your project. Continue reading The Best Cabinet Coatings: 3 Proven Products That Provide Long-Lasting Beauty
8 Great Ways to Cut Back on Callbacks
Callbacks are a drain on profitability and productivity, not to mention the potential damage unsatisfied customers can do to your reputation and brand in referrals and social media. Here are some of the best ideas we’ve found to keep callbacks to a minimum. Continue reading 8 Great Ways to Cut Back on Callbacks
Brother-Approved Coatings
Atlanta’s Three Brothers Painting tell us their workhorse coatings include SuperPaint®, ProClassic® and Duration® paints. When the budget allows, they also find the Emerald® product line to be an excellent choice. Continue reading Brother-Approved Coatings
Be the Best!
Looking for the ultimate interior finish for your high-end customers? New Emerald® Designer Edition™ Interior Latex paint combines the luxury of a smooth, uniform finish with Sherwin-Williams best hide yet. It’s a high-performance upgrade choice for homeowners who want the finest color with a virtually flawless appearance and outstanding resistance to water streaking and spotting. Continue reading Be the Best!
Emerald® Rain Refresh™ Wins Innovation Awards
The newest addition to the Emerald® paint line has received two awards for innovation. Emerald® Rain Refresh™ Exterior Acrylic Latex with Self-Cleaning Technology™ was named a FacilitiesNet 2020 Vision Award winner and a Merit Award Winner in Buildings Magazine’s 2020 Product Innovations Awards. Continue reading Emerald® Rain Refresh™ Wins Innovation Awards
How to Make More Money on Every Estimate
Do you feel like the only way to make more money in your painting business is to find more clients, but you hate the thought of spending extra cash on marketing?
In this article, Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors shows how a simple upselling strategy can add thousands of dollars (or more) to your personal income each year – without investing tons of money or time. Continue reading How to Make More Money on Every Estimate
What is the Best Paint for Exterior Doors?
Pintor Pro want to help pros work smarter. In this article, we ask the experts at Sherwin-Williams to answer one pro’s question about exterior doors. Continue reading What is the Best Paint for Exterior Doors?
The Best Coatings for Your Exterior Painting Projects
To ensure a quality, long-lasting paint job, you need to choose the right topcoat. For best performance, proper preparation is critical. Here are our recommendations for the best exterior coatings to use based on your project and environmental conditions.
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