By Jorge Arboleda – Senior Editor, Pintor PRO
Sherwin-Williams field and store personnel are quite accustomed to handling paint questions, ranging from application matters to color selection. Continue reading A Smart Career Choice
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The Color of Optimism
Success Comes Quickly, but New Orleans Contractor J.R. Lobo Keeps his Feet on Solid Ground
Though hopeful and full of color, the city of New Orleans has seen adversities like few others. José Ramón Lobo Jr., 38 years old, owner and manager of Southern Wolf Construction, LLC, remembers the reconstruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as an intense time that preceded his entrance into the construction and painting business. Continue reading The Color of Optimism
Paint Your Path: Taking the Lead in Building Painting’s Future Workforce
Finding good employees is a challenge throughout the painting industry. As the industry leader, Sherwin-Williams is introducing a comprehensive new program to encourage people to choose a career in painting. Continue reading Paint Your Path: Taking the Lead in Building Painting’s Future Workforce
This I’ve Learned: Ronald Karpiuk
Founded in Orlando in 1993 by Ronald Karpiuk, Land-Ron, Inc. has completed more than 250 hotel renovations and repaints and has annual sales of more than $30 million. Quality work, fast turnaround times and a strong focus on honesty, integrity and communication have been the keys to the firm’s growth. Karpiuk recently took time from his busy schedule to talk with us about the secrets of his success. Continue reading This I’ve Learned: Ronald Karpiuk
Painting a Gem on the Emerald Coast
Florida’s Emerald Coast is known for its beautiful white beaches and turquoise green water. Repainting the exterior of the Emerald Grande resort was a challenging but rewarding job for Restore Construction Group, Inc., a commercial contractor based in West Park, Florida. Continue reading Painting a Gem on the Emerald Coast
Close Encounters with Jaime Henao
By Jorge Arboleda
The right mix to succeed as a painting contractor? Quality coatings, hard work and attention to detail — but mostly, a close interaction with the customer, says Colombian contractor Jaime Henao Continue reading Close Encounters with Jaime Henao
A Brush Built for Speed
Product developers at companies like Sherwin-Williams and Purdy understand pro painters and their need for productivity. Continue reading A Brush Built for Speed
Innovation: 2 new products that will make your job easier
2018 brings innovative advances in coatings technology to help make your job easier. Stop by your Sherwin-Williams store or talk with your rep to learn more about these new products Continue reading Innovation: 2 new products that will make your job easier
To Caulk or not to Caulk?
When painting exterior wood, some people recommend caulk to keep moisture out of the wood. Others say you should leave gaps to allow the house to breathe. Which is right? Continue reading To Caulk or not to Caulk?
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