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Industrial surfaces are painted to protect from corrosion, abrasion, rust, and other elements that can affect life of the painted surface. Industrial surfaces or equipment generally consist of iron, stainless steel, and other metals. And although strong, these metals have their vulnerabilities, which require special treatment to make them resistant to corrosion. Surface preparation is […]
Marketers pledge all the time about the importance of social media and how you should incorporate the use of it into your marketing campaign. There are a lot of markets where social channels are pretty easy to work with, but when it comes to the painting industry that’s not always true. It can be difficult […]
Come join me as I talk to Jackie Jordan about Colormix 2015, Optimistic Odyssey Jackie, congratulations on the release of Colormix™ 2015. The colors are just beautiful! As a Color Professional myself, I’ve been watching the teasers on Twitter and the behind the scenes snaps of the color forecasts all week and couldn’t wait to see […]
Annual color forecast reveals bright, vibrant outlook CLEVELAND, June 9, 2014 – The world of color is moving in vibrant new directions. The Sherwin-Williams colormix 2015 collection tells optimistic color stories that reflect a brightened outlook and adventurous spirit for the year ahead. The colormix palettes provide design professionals with fresh color combinations to inspire creativity as […]
What are you doing to better your business today? This was a question asked on a forum recently. The answers were widely varied, from “stocking up on supplies” to “putting a plan on paper”. A lot of good ideas, but no real action plans. It’s hard work running a paint contracting business, especially if you […]
Google+ Profiles-Google+ Pages and Google+ Local! Is your head spinning trying to keep it straight? I have spoken to several contractors that have their pages set up incorrectly, Google’s changes over the past two years have caused many to set up pages incorrectly. Let’s look at the different types first. Google+ Profiles If you are Facebook […]
My own company’s experience with blocking odors comes from using products like KILZ to seal smoke odors during insurance renovations, this was a nasty job requiring respirators and ventilation, not something that you wanted to do in an occupied home. We never tried anything that would “remove” the odors, so I was intrigued when Vinnie […]
Wow, where was this when I was the spray “tender” while my husband was spraying?! Lugging those fiver’s was always my least favorite thing to do! It was so easy for him to carry two at a time, but doing that for thirty years took a toll on his back, and I am sure there […]
Do you have something to share? Visit any forum, blog or Social Media site and you will find a wealth of very experienced folks sharing their advice freely. These are great resources in many ways to get general information and advice. A lot of the ones I frequent tend to be peers sharing information, but […]
Are you using Snapchat to market your painting business yet? If the answer is no, you’re missing out big-time. Snapchat is taking hold of the mobile market. In 2013 one of the app’s co-founders Evan Spiegal reportedly turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook. Surely, this highlights the confidence the young entrepreneur has […]
Want to choose color for your home using a photograph? Color inspiration can be found just about anywhere and photographs are one of the best sources. Grab your camera, take a picture that inspires you and lets talk about it. At this point we’ve all seen them, thousands if not millions of pictures with those cute […]
White Synthetic Shellac Interior Stain Blocking Primer Coming Soon PERFORMANCE OF A SHELLAC PRIMER WITH RELIABLE AVAILABILITY LAS VEGAS – February 4, 2014 – Remodelers, contractors and property managers can now achieve the coverage of a shellac primer with new White Synthetic Shellac from Sherwin-Williams. It performs consistent with shellac and provides the assurance they’ll […]
Steve Enguita is a painting contractor and has been in the painting business since 2001. Steve knows how physically demanding it is to work on a paint job. Being up and down a ladder all day, as well as moving a 23 pound paint bucket every few feet, is not easy. Steve knew of a […]
New, Green Technology Being Used to Improve Indoor Air Quality Using “Nature’s” Way to Remove Odors from Smoking and Pets Clean indoor air is important – particularly for those who are subject to respiratory ailments, colds and viruses. Now, thanks to a new and proven technology, it is now possible to maintain healthy indoor […]
Ace Hardware and Valspar Paint Unveil Revolutionary New Paint Department With “Helpful Is Beautiful” Campaign Elements From the Cosmetics and Beauty Industry Are Brought to the World of Paint in Ace’s Largest-Ever Ad Campaign OAK BROOK, IL–(Marketwired – May 1, 2014) – Today, Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry, and Valspar Paint®, […]
