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The Blogging Painters is a collaborative effort to share industry knowledge, product reviews, project examples and customer resources. These articles can be used to improve your own company practices, learn of new trends and products, as well as educate your customers. Many of our bloggers, while experienced contractors, are new to the blogosphere. This can be a […]
You can apply Mythic primer to any surface and finish in any colour in a selection of finishes. This is a snapshot of a project I am doing in tandem with TDS, Mythic and Llama Developments Here we are redecorating woodwork that was previously painted with black oil-based gloss at least 5 years ago. It […]
One of the greatest things to come out of the Shootout was getting to meet new bloggers. I had seen a few posts on the Fauxology Blog and enjoyed the beautiful pictures Regina posted on her Facebook Page. After seeing her entry, Embossed Allover Designs, it was clear why she was chosen as the winner […]
It has been several weeks since my “blogging buddy” Scott Burt of Topcoat Review announced the “Shootout”, a blogging contest for painters. I followed the contest, entered it myself, and made a few discoveries while perusing the entries. There is a lot of talent out there! That planted the seed for The Blogging Painters. The […]
I am so EXCITED to announce our second contest, Making a Great Impression, sponsored by the Faux Impressions line of Sherwin-Williams. It’s a great line of versatile faux finishing products that can be used to create unique specialty finishes. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $200 credit at any Sherwin-Williams store towards the Faux Impressions line of decorative […]
Undoubtedly, the lead laws have increased the homeowner’s awareness of lead hazards. With this increase of understanding, come lawsuits. Risk management is about controlling risk. A simple example would be to verify that the paint in the can is the same paint that the homeowner wanted. Risk management is not only about winning a case […]
Those that know me have heard me talk about RRP for years. Although I dislike the whole way it was implemented by the EPA just as much as the next guy, I never felt the ranting was going to serve any purpose and instead chose to educate myself and others about it to the best […]
The Blogging Painters are an eclectic group of business owners whom are passionate about the painting industry. Sounds kind of silly doesn’t it? Like a bunch of guys who like watching paint dry? But it is more than that! Let me tell you how it came about. While my husband manages the day to day […]
We all have our “go to” sites, you know the ones, they are usually bookmarked or always open in a tab. The ones that we depend on to keep us up on the the latest trends, tools and topics. Mine are usually Social Media or Business related, but lately I have been checking […]
I know you guys and gals bust butt as much as possible. I hope that you take advantage of this 4th of July weekend and take a breather. Enjoy some time with family and friends, have a few drinks and burn some meat on the grill. Relax, the job will be there next week and […]
The Occupational Safety Health Administration’s (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 Subpart D, is better known as the Lead In Construction rule (1926.62). OSHA is a part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is in charge of the safety of workers and employees. It is important to note, that OSHA many times will fine contractors that […]
“Yeah, We’re Painters But…What I really learned is how different local companies can cross brand their business. Sure we are painters, but we had something in common with paint ballers..Go figure. They had a blast doing this and I am sure will get braggers rights in the paint ball world and I got to find […]
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
“If it aint broke, don’t fix it” “But we always do it this way” “I use this paint all the time” “That won’t work” Sound familiar? For a bunch of entrepreneurs, painting contractors sure can be a stubborn bunch! It is hard for us to try something new and get out of our perceived “comfort zone”. […]
Just one of those guys who grew up around the paint business. Am a second generation painter and took over my father’s business in 2005. Lucky to have a mentor with 50 plus years experience and a support system to boot. Like many contractors we have downsized. Currently one full timer and one part timer and a few guys to […]