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High Adhesion Tape Sticks to Self-Cleaning Paints and Rough Surfaces HICKORY, NC (April 2022) — Known for its industry-leading painter’s tapes, FrogTape® brand introduces High Bond Exterior Painter’s Tape™ to its portfolio of paint solutions. Engineered to consistently adhere to difficult surfaces such as self-cleaning paints and rough textures, including stucco, brick and concrete, FrogTape High […]
Versatile tools are essential to busy painting contractors—even tools that don’t directly relate to the task of painting. One go-to tool that can tackle many tasks while lightening the load of a heavy toolbox is high-performance duct tape. These robust tapes may be overlooked by painters because they feature more aggressive adhesives, which aren’t designed […]
AVON, OHIO (March 2020) — When it comes to most paint jobs, contractors need a tape that will stick until the job is done. And while sharp paint lines aren’t always necessary for production grade painting, a premium product is. That’s why FrogTape® brand developed Pro Grade Orange™. With the addition of Pro Grade Orange, […]
Changes deliver enhanced combination of sustainability, adhesion and clean removability HICKORY, N.C. (April 2020) – Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has revamped its popular Shurtape® brand CP 27® 14-Day ShurRELEASE® Blue Painter’s Tape. Now available at distributors nationwide, CP 27 features a new solventless adhesive system and a premium […]
Standing out in the crowded painting industry takes innovative ideas. One-of-a-kind designs create unique installations that build your portfolio, impressing both commercial and residential clients. By crafting a distinctive body of work, you have the opportunity to increase revenue. Consider These Easy Creative Designs and Techniques You don’t have to be a fine artist to […]
AVON, OHIO (February 2019) — Professional painting contractors are constantly looking for tools to save time and money on the job without sacrificing quality. That’s exactly why FrogTape® developed a new high-performance, high- value alternative to the standard blue tape in every painter’s tool box. Say hello to FrogTape® Pro Grade Painter’s Tape – the […]
Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and other industry GIANTS invite you to attend the 3rd Annual Painting Profits Summit! This year’s event takes place in Chattanooga, TN. January 24-26th 2019! Room discounts expire on December 29th, 2018, so act fast! Learn more by visiting www.paintersacademy.com/2019summit or call the offices of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors […]
VISUALIZE PAINT COLORS ON ANY WALL IN REAL TIME WITH NEW AUGMENTED REALITY FEATURE FROM SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Instant PaintTM experience now available for free in Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Visualizer app CLEVELAND (April 25, 2018) The most innovative update yet to Sherwin-Williams powerful ColorSnap Visualizer app allows customers to easily use cutting-edge augmented reality to make faster and […]
NEW SELF-CLEANING EXTERIOR COATING FROM SHERWIN-WILLIAMS EASILY SHEDS DIRT TO KEEP PROPERTIES LOOKING FRESH CLEVELAND (April 2, 2018) — Sherwin-Williams is announcing the launch of Loxon® Self-Cleaning Acrylic Coating, a product specifically engineered for exterior, above-grade masonry to provide a clean and attractive look with high-performance protection. The self-cleaning formula easily sheds dirt with rain or water […]
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF COLOR MATCHING WITH COLORSNAP MATCH FROM SHERWIN-WILLIAMS New portable matching tool connects to app, streamlines color-matching experience CLEVELAND (Jan. 29, 2018) — Sherwin-Williams unveiled ColorsSnap Match, its new handheld color-matching tool aimed at helping everyone from painting contractors to designers, remodelers and homeowners with quick and confident color-matching. The new device connects […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
