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All of our customers are special Some customers may have needs that require some special attention. When they want painting and remodeling it’s our job to provide those services. At times it’s not clear they have special needs and in some cases they might not consider themselves to have any special needs. With all of […]
We’ve all experienced it before: That feeling of being let down when things don’t go exactly as we’d planned. It’s the feeling that arises when nobody comes to your New Year’s Eve party, or when you lose a football game against the worst team in the district. Your clients may very well have gone through this disappointment […]
SpillFix: A Painter’s New Best Friend Cleaning paint spills is easier than ever before thanks to American Green Ventures’ latest absorbent product. SpillFix Industrial Organic Absorbent, available through SpillFix.com, is exactly what professional painters need to finish a job more efficiently – all while keeping their work environment paint-spill and paint-fleck free. Why Should Painters […]
Steve Burnett built a successful business with Burnett Painting and recently handed over the reins to his extremely capable partner and wife, April. This allowed Steve to create another business, Burnett Marketing, that helps painters to realize the same successes he has experienced. He recently wrote a book that has become a hit in our […]
For years, I was an internet forum junkie. I think I have about 20,000 posts scattered across a few forums. Forums became less appealing for me when I realized that they have evolved as entertainment, but not as a consistently reliable format for professional dialogue. I may have finally kicked the habit. My opinion on […]
I left the painting industry about 3 years ago. I had pretty much grown up in the industry, having worked for my painting contractor uncle for several years. I later was co-founder of Jalapeno Paint Werx in Naperville , IL. With our unusual name we quickly grew into a well-known residential repaint company in our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]