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Painting is a rewarding job in and of itself. Working with clients to execute their visions and transform their homes is one of the most satisfying things I can imagine doing. This is why I started my business in 1987 and why I have worked so hard to grow ALLBRIGHT 1-800-PAINTING over the past 28 […]
KWIK SEAL ULTRA™, the latest in innovation from DAP, keeps kitchens & baths looking clean, fresh and new DAP Products Inc., a leader in the home improvement and construction products industry, introduces the latest innovation in sealants, KWIK SEAL ULTRA™ Premium Siliconized Kitchen and Bath Sealant. The innovative formula features ultra hydrophobic technology coupled with […]
Q: Are you about to make decisions about paint color? Q: Are you about to recommend paint colors for a client? Q: How can you make high quality color test samples to help your clients make color decisions? You’re a painting professional who has just been asked for the Thousandth time… “how will this color […]
A while back we contributed an article on the importance of video in a painting company’s marketing strategy. Video is rapidly expanding on all social media platforms and our recent efforts to up our video marketing game have shown great promise. As a result of our last article, we know some companies are interested in […]
Which ‘SnotTape Do You Need? The key here is surface energy, which determines how well ‘SnotTape will stick to your surface. It’s hard for things to stick to a low-energy surface, and a lot easier for things to stick to a high-energy surface. Primed, Flat or Delicate Surfaces are high-energy surfaces in which things are […]
A Painter’s Guide to Local SEO and the Google 3 Pack A little over a year ago, Google launched an update to their algorithm known as “Pigeon” which affected search results from a local perspective. This is what led to Google produced search results, which were located above all organic results on the Search Engine […]
Valley Pro Products as a company has been painting and installing wallpaper in the Shenandoah Valley for over twenty-five years. As professionals they understand the value of the “right tool for the right job.” To this end they’ve developed a new product line of disposable paint bucket and tray liners. Cleaning roller buckets using traditional […]
VALLEY PRO PRODUCTS® Introduces New Line of Eco-Friendly Disposable Paint Tray and Bucket Liners Stop paint laden water pollution. Valley Pro Products as a company has been painting and installing wallpaper in the Shenandoah Valley for over twenty-five years. As professionals they understand the value of the “right tool for the right job.” To this […]
Universal Plastic Disposable SUV Cover (Fits Most SUVs). A cover with a tight elastic hem giving you a snug fit and a quick temporary solution. This 16ft by 24ft cover can be used on anything from Patio furniture to SUVs as a temporary cover. Protects from any dirt dust or debris created by construction or […]
Sherwin-Williams Launches Breakthrough System to Simplify Color Selection ColorSnap® integrates online and offline tools, and includes new in-store display CLEVELAND (Aug. 25, 2015) – Sherwin-Williams introduces its latest innovation: ColorSnap®, the company’s most comprehensive, integrated color selection system ever offered. Designed to help consumers and professionals make confident and efficient paint color selections, ColorSnap includes […]
The channels and content formats we use as a business to reach new customers is constantly evolving. To remain competitive, you have to stay with and ahead of digital marketing trends. One content format that has been around for years but keeps growing every year is video. The goal of this article is to explain […]
How do you prepare to give a proper estimate? From our experience as a contractor and working with other companies, the most important aspect is to know the customers expectations for the work. What you think may be a simple and quick repaint, potential clients may think you are bringing their 50 year old home […]
Contractor industry can now generate quotes and estimates on-the-go with JobFLEX’s Android app August 6, 2015 (Rockford, MI) –JobFLEX is excited to announce the release of their new mobile app for contractors and service professionals to create quick and easy quotes on the go. While most contractor apps focus on invoicing and few have estimating […]
Putting it all together The first step to any bid is of course to gather the quantities, whether you are measuring an existing structure or doing a takeoff from a set of plans. From there you must “extend” your numbers, either manually or by entering the information into an estimating program. There are many such […]
As a professional painter, your environmental footprint is much larger then you probably realize. As opposed to other professions, painters create significantly more waste, travel for every job, and require some non-recyclable materials. While this is the unfortunate truth, there are steps you can take to be more environmentally friendly. Many consumers are conscious about […]
