Over its long history, the Constitutional Court of Sint Maarten has been battered by bad weather and numerous catastrophic storms. In each case, painters have helped restore the landmark property’s age-defying beauty. Continue reading Hurricane Helpers: Painters Restore a 228-year-old Caribbean Landmark
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Get More Flexibility with a PRO+ 0% Interest Credit Account
Sherwin-Williams recently surveyed professional painting contractors about their needs from a supplier. The takeaway? Those needs are evolving, but one item showed up on their wish lists frequently, and that was a way to expand their purchasing power and improve their cash flow with a professional account. Continue reading Get More Flexibility with a PRO+ 0% Interest Credit Account
Cash is King: 5 Strategies to Help Generate and Manage Your Cash Flow
The “new normal” caused by COVID-19 is presenting many of us with new, unique challenges. For painting contractors and many small to medium business owners, one of those challenges is ensuring the necessary cash is on hand to keep ahead of your debts, whether paying the rent or paying your team.
The following are some ideas from various sources that merit consideration in any current cash flow strategy. Continue reading Cash is King: 5 Strategies to Help Generate and Manage Your Cash Flow
4 Reasons to Offer Color Consulting Services to Your Painting Customer
Paige NeJame is the owner of CertaPro Painters of the South Shore and Boston. In this article, she outlines why it’s a good idea for pro painters to get into the color consulting game. Continue reading 4 Reasons to Offer Color Consulting Services to Your Painting Customer
Upgrade to Mutually Beneficial Product Solutions
Successful painting contractors agree that a customer-focused sales approach typically results not only in improved customer satisfaction but the opportunity to upgrade to products that can improve project profitability. Continue reading Upgrade to Mutually Beneficial Product Solutions
5 Tips for Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
So many colors – how do you help your customers choose? Cindy Bailen, a color consultant in Waban, Massachusetts, has this advice for selecting exterior paint colors. Continue reading 5 Tips for Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
4 Tips for Success in the Hospitality Painting Segment
Hotels, resorts and restaurants are an excellent sales opportunity for painting contractors who understand the market and are acquainted with the wide range of products available to keep these properties looking good. Continue reading 4 Tips for Success in the Hospitality Painting Segment
How to Choose the Right ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint Finish
Professional painters have it all with ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint. Exceptional durability, easy application, and excellent hide. Outstanding touch-up that reduces repaint costs. Anti-microbial agents that inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface. A zero VOC formula that meets the most stringent VOC requirements. And, it’s available in six sheens and all colors including deep, vivid accents. Continue reading How to Choose the Right ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint Finish
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
Paint, Primers and ‘Paint and Primer in One’: What to Use When
With the proliferation of “paint and primer in one,” it can seem that paints today are engineered to do it all, making primer irrelevant. However, primer is often an important part of customer satisfaction with the job. Continue reading Paint, Primers and ‘Paint and Primer in One’: What to Use When