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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 […]
We were recently contacted by Bill over at Noodle Buddy to see if our readers would be interested in a new way to secure their cargo loads. They were kind enough to send us a few to try out and review here. I can’t wait to try mine and not have to deal with things sliding […]
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 […]
How to Paint an Inground Swimming Pool If you wish your pool to last, it is important that you maintain it well. Maintenance of inground pools is a multilevel task and all phases are important, from regular cleaning to fixing cracks and changing filtering systems. A well-chosen and applied paint it is the very foundation […]
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 […]
A Seasonal Checklist for Decks… Decks are a great outdoor living space to enjoy for both relaxing and entertaining during three seasons of the year. In addition to the general traffic wear and tear that decks endure, they are also exposed to the most brutal of outdoor elements. Rain, sun, snow and ice wreak havoc […]
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 […]
Where to Begin? Getting started in concrete coatings can be somewhat daunting, especially when considering the price of a floor grinder and vacuum system that can run $7,000 – $12,000. If you are just starting out in concrete coatings, this startup expense can be a turn off. Thankfully, there are systems out there that will […]
Recently I had a small faux finishing job that I thought the Kleen Edge tape would work perfectly for. Many of the houses in my area were not primed when new, and in most cases when regular blue tape is applied to the walls it will pull off the paint. On this particular job I had […]
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 […]