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Introducing ‘Oceanside:’ an opulent and mysterious green-blue color that evokes optimism CLEVELAND (OCTOBER 3, 2017) — A fusion of rich blue with jewel-toned green, the 2018 Color of the Year, Oceanside SW 6496, represents the growing desire for color that is both accessible and elusive. A complex, deep color, Oceanside offers a sense of the […]
Mark has always had a penchant for inventing. Thinking outside the box has been a blessing (in disguise sometimes)! Haven’t you ever wondered why your cereal bowl didn’t have a built in sugar stirrer? Or why doesn’t every fishing pole come with a fish alarm? Well maybe not but his recent ideas will get your wheels spinning. […]
What Are Google Posts? Anytime there is an opportunity to occupy more real estate on Google, it is a good idea to take advantage. The latest way to capture more of this coveted real estate are Google Posts. A new feature rolled out to every business in June, Google Posts are snippets of information businesses […]
MINNEAPOLIS — June 29, 2017 — Titan™ ControlMax™ Series High Efficiency Airless (HEA) paint sprayers are easy to use and deliver maximum control when spraying at production speed. For homeowners, handymen, and paint contractors, Titan’s new ControlMax sprayers are designed to spray coatings with up to 55 percent less overspray than conventional airless paint sprayers, […]
Sherwin-Williams Annual Color Trend Report Reveals Three Distinct Palettes Representing A Global Collision of Influences CLEVELAND (June 12, 2017) — From vivid blue and digital green, to high-def yellow and rusty auburn, the Sherwin-Williams 2018 Colormix® Color Forecast exhibits three unique color palettes that draw from emerging global trends. The collection predicts the colors that will drive […]
Sal Mangeri from Valley Pro Products has been a long time friend of Blogging Painters, he shared his bucket liners years ago and has now offered samples of his Vip Clip to members. We love to see painters that are inventing items to help others and increase efficiency! See what our readers think about them!
The folks at PEP Cloud have been busy adding new features to the program to streamline the estimating process. It’s easier than ever to build detailed estimates, follow up with clients, and track jobs from start to finish. Here are some highlights Estimating Forms Populating the estimate with all the tasks that you’re going to […]
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CONVERTS DIGITAL COLOR INTO FRESH COATS OF PAINT FOR A GOOD CAUSE Company to turn donated digital color into coats of paint for communities in need leading up to National Painting Week CLEVELAND (May 2, 2017) — Calling all color enthusiasts! Starting today, Sherwin-Williams is issuing a challenge to easily and temporarily remove color […]
A NEW STAIN BLOCKING PAINT AND PRIMER IN ONE CLEVELAND (April 24, 2017) — Sherwin-Williams unveils Extreme Cover™ Stain Blocking Paint and Primer, an all-in-one solution that features excellent blocking against common stains such as grease, grime, food and cigarette smoke. In addition to outstanding stain resistance, Extreme Cover Stain Blocking Paint and Primer in […]
Available now, new PRO app is redesigned to help professional customers save time and increase productivity CLEVELAND (Feb 21, 2017) – Sherwin-Williams unveiled its latest tool for painting professionals seeking ways to work more efficiently: the all-new Sherwin-Williams PRO app. With the new and improved PRO app by Sherwin-Williams, it’s easier than ever for professionals […]
Successful Facebook Ads Start With The Right Audience If your goal is to repaint residential homes would you spend money marketing to people who live in apartments? Running Facebook without building a specific audience using Facebook ad targeting is no different than marketing house painting to apartment tenants. Facebook ad targeting gives painting contractors the […]
Titan introduces the new Elite™ 3500 gas-powered, sealed hydraulic paint sprayer. Titan’s first sprayer outfitted with PermaStroke Technology
Nigel Costolloe is both the owner of Catchlight Painting and one of their estimators. Nigel trained as an apprentice painter in California and continues to study the evolving science of coating adhesion and failure. He is active regionally and nationally in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) as a leader, speaker and […]
Sherwin-Williams has expanded the Emerald family of products, its finest interior and exterior paints, with the new Emerald® Interior/Exterior Waterbased Urethane Trim Enamel. It’s perfect for cabinet, door and trim projects where hardness, adhesion and durability are primary considerations. Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel delivers the look and feel of an oil-based enamel with the convenience […]
Trimaco’s X•Paper is heavy duty flooring protection paper. It’s 1.5 times thicker than regular contractor’s paper and is breathable to allow floors to continue the curing process. It provides superior protection for all types of floors and surfaces. The paper is easy to work with and repels minor spills. Spend less time applying and re-applying […]
