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Yay—the economy is improving and the projected job outlook for painters is too. From 2012 to 2022, the field is expected to see job growth of 20%, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Boo—the economy is growing. “Labor is a challenge,” says Aaron…

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Jeremy Rhett, owner of CertaPro Painters of Atlanta, GA, doesn’t like to be patronizing to his staff, but he knows as more jobs shift indoors this fall, some of his crews—particularly those who haven’t done an interior job in months—will need a few basic reminders about interior prep dos and don’ts. “Some…

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Change orders, changed minds, changed opinions, and sudden realizations can turn any job into a money-loser quickly. Pam Estabrooke has taken her share of lumps on these fronts, and she’s still found ways to stay profitable. The owner of ProTect Painters near Atlanta recently worked on a 22-story condo project with its…

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A 2014 survey of professional painters asked what piece of equipment paint pros couldn’t live without: 89% said their airless sprayer. Many paint pros have learned to spray their way to profitability through the years. But asking them which sprayers they think are the best brings plenty of debate. One pro’s view Terry…

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If you want to impress Andrew Propst, get the job done right and early. Propst is president of both the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and Park Place Property Management in Boise, ID. His company oversees about 1,400 multifamily and 800 single-family units, and he’s always in need of paint…

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Seen it all? Not hardly, says Willie Plaza, owner of All Pro Painting, Inc. in Corona, CA. Plaza has been in the painting business for 23 years, and while he’s tackled every job imaginable, he knows that the next customer might throw him a curveball. What isn’t new to Plaza is the…

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