The Online Resource for the Painting Industry
Another blogger I have been following on G+ is Jim Connolly, he has a lot of good info to share. He recently wrote a blog about doing work that matters, I read it a few times, thinking, “but how could this apply to painting” and I realized it is not about what you do as […]
I just love learning and sharing, especially when it comes to Social Media. Most of you may know, but I am also a Media Specialist in a small rural elementary school. I teach kids how to use technology, the best job in the world! School started last week and so far I have helped two […]
One of my favorite bloggers is Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting, she has a great writing style and is very knowledgable when it comes to color (or as my Canadian friends say, “colour”). She recently completed some color training in order to assist her customers better, maybe she’ll share some of her insights here in […]
A recent question from a reader, I want to paint my tile floors in the bathroom. What type of paint/polyurethane combo is best. I’ve been told to use an oil based paint for my color and then seal it with wb poly. Is this correct? I’m a little unsure because of the oil/water combo. Will […]
My favorite thing about Social Media is the sharing of great content. Being active in carefully crafted G+ circles, Facebook feeds, Linkedin groups and Twitter lists means I get streams of information tailored to my own needs. Here is a great example from a find on Google + this morning from Kari, a UX Developer […]
Great article on some easy tips to market your company online! I talk to a lot of contractors who get overwhelmed with the amount of Social Media tips out there. Should I Facebook? Be a Tweeter? Join Linkedin? There is no right answer, you need to do what is right for you and your company, […]
Well my blogging buddies, here it is two months later and see how we have grown! Even in the midst of the busiest season for painting contractors, many of you have taken the time to create articles to build some great content. I do appreciate your support and look forward to adding new bloggers to […]
One thing that internet has done is to create a sense of anonymity for many, it allows us to sit behind our keyboards and say anything we want behind our made up screen names. But what if you have a Google profile, and post on forums, blogs and listserv’s with your real name and company name. […]
OHSA has been in the news and a hot topic in some of the contractor forums. How do these rules apply to residential painting contractors? You may be at risk of violating OHSA safety rules even if you do keep a safe workspace. Do you really know how to keep a safe workplace? What do […]
I usually try and solve my own problems, and I can be pretty resourceful, but sometimes I get stuck, that was the case recently while working on this blog. WordPress is a beautiful system and pretty easy to use, but anyone that knows me, knows I like to experiment, and this blog has certainly created […]
How many of you offer specialty services like kitchen cabinet refinishing? Or countertops? I came across a few good examples of what can be done. Tommy Johnson of JHC in Wilmington, North Carolina recently completed a project and shared it on his blog. I chose Benjamin Moore Advance acrylic oil hybrid enamel for the finish […]
Who knew? Blogging can be more than writing about your latest project or the newest gadget. As I have mentioned before, I learn something new every day through this blog. Even before the inception of Blogging Painters, I had created my own, some for the business, some for school and some for personal use. The […]
I’m not talking about learning to apply paint, like they say, “any monkey can do that”, well, not really because there is so much to learn about products and application. After you learn how to paint, there is the nuts and bolts of running a business, from handling customers to hiring employees. Where do you go […]
One of the greatest things to come out of the Shootout was getting to meet new bloggers. I had seen a few posts on the Fauxology Blog and enjoyed the beautiful pictures Regina posted on her Facebook Page. After seeing her entry, Embossed Allover Designs, it was clear why she was chosen as the winner […]
It has been several weeks since my “blogging buddy” Scott Burt of Topcoat Review announced the “Shootout”, a blogging contest for painters. I followed the contest, entered it myself, and made a few discoveries while perusing the entries. There is a lot of talent out there! That planted the seed for The Blogging Painters. The […]
