In this first part of our Exterior Excellence special report, we’ll take a look at the basics: the ingredients that make up paint and the importance of picking the right sheen and the right applicator.
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Exterior Excellence: The Best Products for Pros
This guide to today’s top exterior coatings is part of our Exterior Excellence special report in the Spring 2025 issue of PPC/Pintor Pro magazine.
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Exterior Excellence: How to Calculate Cost Per Year of Service
This guide to calculating the true cost of painting is part of our Exterior Excellence special report in the Spring 2025 issue of PPC/Pintor Pro magazine.
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Vets United: The Servicemen Painting Story
High school friends Derrick Langlois and Michael Alvarado got their first general painting training in the Navy. After their military service, both attended Lane Community College in Oregon and started doing side work in between classes and day jobs. That eventually led to the launch of Servicemen Painting in November 2020. We had a chance to sit down with Alvarado to learn more about their fast-growing company.
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A Pro’s Guide to Exterior Surface Prep
Preparing the surface properly is crucial when painting and staining exteriors. Here are some of the questions we hear most often from painting contractors.
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