In the heavy-lifting world of painting, a bad back is bad news. Given that, for this issue we picked two tools specifically designed to reduce the wear and tear on your back. While neither is new to the market, we’ve heard enough good things about them that we thought they were worth…
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My business usually slows by 50% during the winter months. I typically employ between 10 and 12 painters during the busy months which, thanks to low-temperature-tolerant paints, I have been able to expand from April through November. During the winter, my staff shrinks to between four and seven painters, depending on the…
MoreUneven surfaces like stucco and cinder block can eat up a lot of time when applying coatings. But some clever folks at several manufacturers have developed products that cut application time and make easy work of tough surfaces. Graco’s JetRoller gets the job done in half the time Introduced last year, Graco’s…
MoreDeveloped by a team of project managers with years of genuine boots-in-the-field experience, FieldLens works for people on the job site, not just those back in the office. “The goal of FieldLens is to help the members of a project team—including subcontractors—communicate and collaborate better,” says Julian Clayton, vice president of product…
MoreA throw pillow, a crayon, a bird, or even a classic car. Inspiration for color comes from all kinds of places and in all shapes and sizes. Which is just one of the reasons mobile phone color apps can be one of a pro’s best friends. Today’s apps allow pros to easily…
MoreEvery pro knows that keeping your equipment in good working order is essential to keeping your business and every job running smoothly. And when you get right down to it, your most important piece of equipment is you. In this issue, we look at two tools designed to reduce wear and tear…
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