Pros know that using the best equipment is crucial to turning jobs quickly and delivering a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Here are three new application products that will make your jobs easier in 2019. Continue reading They’re Here! Next Generation Application Tools for the Pro Painter
Tag Archives: Summer 2019
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
This I’ve Learned: Luis Inclan on Taking a Leap of Faith into the Painting Business
Luis Inclan is the owner of Inclan Painting and Waterproofing. Founded in 1981, the company is based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He sat down with Pintor Pro to discuss his successful career in the painting business. Continue reading This I’ve Learned: Luis Inclan on Taking a Leap of Faith into the Painting Business
Social Media Success Tips for Pro Painters
Social media is a good way to connect with both current and potential customers. Each platform works differently, and the needs of paint contracting companies may not be the same as other businesses. We asked the marketing experts at Sherwin-Williams for advice on the most effective ways for pro painters to use each major platform. Continue reading Social Media Success Tips for Pro Painters
Pro Tips: Get What You Need Fast with Online Ordering (video)
In this episode of the Pro on the Go video series, Aldo Corona of Corona Finishes in Dallas, Texas talks about how online paint product ordering helps his company. Continue reading Pro Tips: Get What You Need Fast with Online Ordering (video)
The truth about ‘paint and primer in one’
The question: We’re seeing more “paint and primer in one” products out there. Does that mean we don’t need primers anymore? Continue reading The truth about ‘paint and primer in one’
Internships: A Talent Source for Hiring
Making great hires is essential for today’s painting contractor. A well-designed internship program can help you find the best talent and fuel productivity and growth, says Dave Scaturro of Alpine Painting and Sandblasting in Paterson, New Jersey. Continue reading Internships: A Talent Source for Hiring
Color Trends: New Residential Colors for 2019
Want to help your customers choose the right paint colors for their projects? Sherwin-Williams has made it easier than ever for you by creating new palettes for seven specific project types. In this article, we take a look at the 2019 New Residential Color Collection. Make use of these palettes to help counsel your customers on the latest color trends for their new residential jobs. Continue reading Color Trends: New Residential Colors for 2019
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
Is Your Website Working Against You? 5 Features You May Want to Rethink
Contrary to popular belief, your website is not about the products you sell, the services you provide, or the information you share. It’s actually about the people who visit it and their needs. As a website owner, your job is to turn those visitors into paying clients. But before you can do that, you have to keep visitors on your website for long enough to pique their interest. And that means not scaring off your prospects with features that are annoying or — even worse — that could make you look unprofessional. Continue reading Is Your Website Working Against You? 5 Features You May Want to Rethink