When it comes to purchasing a new commercial vehicle, it’s never been a one-size-fits-all situation for professional painting contractors. From the area of the country you work in, to your paint and gear demands, to the overall cost of ownership, the factors that go into making a decision are as individual as…
MoreThere’s more than meets the eye when it comes to painting fresh stucco. Stucco is unique in that it requires chemical curing for proper paint-coating adhesion. Humidity, rain, sun exposure and wind can affect the entire process. Here are a few things to keep in mind when taking on a job where…
MorePickups may be the traditional choice within the trades, but Euro-style vans are an increasingly hot trend thanks to fuel efficiency, low overall cost of ownership, and customizability—otherwise known as upfitting. Every major automaker now has models configured with gas or diesel engines, different power trains, payload and towing ratings, doors, and…
MoreWe’ve all been there. You walk into the caulking and sealant section of your preferred vendor, and are confronted by a monolithic wall of cartridges—only to choose the same brand and type that you always buy. “Paint pros tend to like what they like, and end up sticking with something they know…
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Like most equipment, finding the pressure washer that fits your painting business’ needs is a matter of striking balances between a number of different factors: the types of substrates you most frequently encounter; the amount of prep work you do on a weekly basis; portability needs; and your budget—to name just a…
MoreEvery paint job has its challenges—but due to the surfaces or the setting, some are more challenging than others. We asked some seasoned pros to share their prep and painting strategies for a variety of surface situations. CONCRETE TILT-UPS PRO TIPSTER: Bob Cusumano, president of Coatings Consultants, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cusumano…
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