Interior work in the colder months minimizes safety dangers like working on tall ladders and battling high heat. But as crews transition indoors this time of year, there are other safety factors to keep in mind. The risk for injury in the field is still high. Injury rates are 71% higher in…
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Dust is the enemy of adhesion, not to mention it can make a mess of a customer’s home or business. If you minimize it, that can help with customer retention, reduce cleanup work, and even boost your overall professional image. Here are five simple dust-mitigation tips for your crews to keep in…
MoreIt’s that time of year again, when coating manufacturers reveal their colors of the year (COTY). Many will also roll out entire palettes and talk about the reasons these colors will be hot in 2022. This news is more than hype for painting professionals like Stacey Spear, owner of S&S Painting in…
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Call it what you like: a labor shortage, a labor crisis, a work reassessment, or something else. There’s no shortage of discussion today about how to find good help. Some blame today’s challenges on the pandemic but, in the painting trades, concern about finding help has been around for a lot longer….
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Most homeowners know a paint refresh is a must when it’s time to sell their home, so paint pros are often asked to make color suggestions when they take on these jobs. Experts at application techniques and choosing quality coatings, some pros can feel out of their element offering advice on color….
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Even in the pandemic, there are still many inspiring stories out there about people and businesses helping those in need. And painting companies who support community charities can enjoy numerous benefits from the experience, such as a positive image among locals, strong employee morale—and even finding and recruiting employees can be easier,…
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