The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently made its Reflective Roof Rebates Database available to the general public—and that’s great news for all painting contractors who work with roof coatings. Originally created exclusively for use by RCMA members, the database makes it possible for contractors to search for available reflective roof incentives…

Chris Noto has been in the paint industry for more than two decades. In that time, he has found that when it comes to choosing the right spray gun, sometimes even professional painters aren’t sure of what to look for. The director of products for Wagner Group, which also owns commercial sprayer…

Working with residential or commercial builders can be a great revenue stream. To maximize that opportunity, several building industry experts say its important to keep these tips in mind. Have solid vendor relationships. In addition to contacting your paint supplier, “A builder who’s a prospective customer may ask the manager of the…

When a customer asks you to repaint ceilings, is a shade of white your immediate go-to color? It doesn’t have to be, many color experts say. “I think it’s important to choose a coordinating ceiling color with the wall color,” said Dee Schlotter, senior color marketing manager for PPG Paints. “If walls…

It looks like the perfect deal. A lightly used 19-foot scissor lift, only a couple of years old is about 30% cheaper than if you purchased it new. You’ve been renting one for a few years now, and have a good feeling more work requiring this piece of equipment is on the…