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A funny thing happened on the way to the forum….. My name is Roger Coulter and I own and operate a small residential painting company in the northern suburbs of Chicago with roughly 15 years of experience. Painting is my life and I am fully committed to providing for my family through it. I have […]
Coral Reef celebrates a time for renewal CLEVELAND (November 18, 2014) – Perfectly suited to celebrate a mid-decade year that’s poised for revitalization, Coral Reef (SW 6606) is Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2015. The uplifting hue is the perfect blend of pink, orange and red that can be used to liven up any space. Pulled from the Sherwin-Williams […]
Eyeball vs Measure Which do you usually do for an estimate on an exterior repaint? Do you measure or break out the different substrates? Recently one of our readers had an opportunity to use a new technology after we posted this press release and he commented. PaintScope hooked up Nick Dunse from Thinkpainting with a […]
You go out to estimate a repaint on an older home, you learn that the home was built before 1977, and then, Oh No! The four letter word: “L-E-A-D!” The homeowner tells you that the home has been repainted several times since they have owned it, so there can’t be anymore lead on the house. […]
BENJAMIN MOORE® REVEALS GUILFORD GREEN HC-116 AS ITS 2015 COLOR OF THE YEAR Benjamin Moore Identifies 2015 Color Trends, Featuring Monochromatic Color Designs and Saturated Hues For A Balanced Home Montvale, NJ – October 14, 2014 – Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, today released its highly anticipated 2015 Color of […]
The race to the top of the page Everyone wants their site on the top of SERP’s, I get that, that’s how customers can find us, it’s the route that many are taking that drives me nuts! Looking at my Facebook and Twitter feeds, I see article after article on “Panda, Penguin and Google’s latest […]
The Art of Social Media I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of Guy Kawasaki’s book, “The Art of Social Media” recently. The first thing I read was this: Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson That’s always […]
PaintScope® Delivers Comprehensive Measurement Reports for Painting Preparation Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) April 29, 2014 — Work just got a whole lot easier for painting contractors! Painters will never have to worry about risking measurement errors, running out of paint midway through a job, or sketching elevations ever again. Scope Technologies, the leading provider of remote […]
Scuffs, Scratches, Nail Holes or Crayon Marks? The holidays are around the corner and like everyone else, getting ready for your guests can take time and money, especially when it comes to painting or drywall repair! Look no further, as DIY just got easier! Check patching and painting off your “honey-do” list immediately! Patch Paint […]
Painting seems to be one of the easiest projects, when in reality it can poses potential hazards if not carried out properly. Giving due respect to the task and following some simple yet effective safety guidelines, will not only ensure a successful project, but will also make sure you come off with the project without […]
Painters and other tradies are inclined to brag and boast about how much they lost because a client neglected to pay them. Like a fisherman brags about his biggest catch. Or a washed up rugby player talks about his glory days… Once the grief of being ripped off passes, the story will live on eternally […]
Joshua from Allbright painting is always doing interesting projects when he is not traveling around the states providing educational seminars to paint contractors. His latest one was teaming up with Benjamin Moore to create the worlds largest YoYo. He wrote about the experience here. This is another great example of the evolution of the relationship building between contractors […]
Not just another color virtualizer! Benjamin Moore has just released a new tool to help homeowners, designers and contractors explore color palettes. I have used several and often struggled to crop areas, then pick colors from a huge palette. This one is a bit different, it asks several questions that may seem odd at first, […]
BENJAMIN MOORE® DEBUTS LIMITED EDITION FENWAY COLLECTION The Fenway Collection Brings the Spirit of Boston’s World-Famous Field to Homes & Ballparks Montvale, NJ– July 28, 2014– Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, is commemorating its 12-year partnership with the Boston Red Sox with the launch of The Fenway Collection, a limited-edition collection […]
Sherwin-Williams NEW online learning center provides Continuing education for architects, designers and specifiers Courses on coatings and color enable professionals to earn free CEU credits at their convenience CLEVELAND (July 28, 2014) — Architects, designers and green building professionals now have free access to certified continuing education courses 24/7, with the new Sherwin-Williams Online […]
