Pro Tips
Expert advice, ideas, solutions and important industry information that can help you stay on top of new products, applications, industry guidelines and government regulations.
Exterior Primers: Curb Appeal Starts Here
Using the right primer in the right situation can make the difference between a surface with washed-out color or penetrating stains and one that has a bright, resilient, durable finish.
Know Your Substrates
Whether you're coating a new substrate or repainting an existing one, it pays to use the correct products and procedures. Here is a guide to coating five of today's most popular exterior surfaces.
One-Two Punch: Peel Away and Duration® Combo is a Residential Restoration Knockout
The challenge: Preparing a two-story farm house, built in 1833, for a fresh paint job by stripping the exterior to bare wood — without damaging the underlying cedar substrate.
Coating Concrete for Color, Style and Protection
Cost-effective, sturdy, versatile – it's no wonder the use of concrete in commercial and residential construction is increasing. From gracious lobbies to countertops, concrete can be intricately textured, colored and patterned for a multitude of strikingly beautiful uses.
Victory Over Vinyl
Removing vinyl siding – while requiring careful and often extensive prep work – is a viable business opportunity for all painting contractors.
Brushes & Rollers
Selecting the right brushes and rollers is a crucial step in making your paint jobs look better while helping you do your work more easily and efficiently.
Tag - You're it!
Graffiti problems? You can be part of the solution. With the right coatings products, you can take control of the situation and help property owners combat this destructive crime.
Building a Green City
What does it take to build a “green” city? Forward-thinking municipalities like Chicago and Boston are taking the lead in efforts to improve their environmental friendliness.
LEED-ing The Way
By now, you've probably heard about “green buildings” and “LEED® certified projects”. No mere fad, this shift in construction consciousness toward more environmentally sound methods is gaining momentum every month. Get up to speed on this emerging market with answers to a few frequently asked questions about the green trend... and how you fit in as a professional painting contractor.
