For many painting professionals, pain is a constant companion. Repetitive motion, heavy lifting and general wear and tear on the body lead many to seek relief in any form. All too often, relief comes in the form of a prescribed opioid. According to research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, roughly…
MoreIt’s a well-documented problem. So much painting work, not enough labor. Now, Sherwin-Williams has inserted itself into the dialogue between painting contractors and future painting professionals in hopes of both supporting contractors in their search and exposing all types of job seekers to a new, satisfying career as painting professionals. The coatings…
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When it comes to color, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. That said, there are factors beyond taste—or lack thereof—that can influence an individual’s final color selection. One of the biggest can be location. “There are a number of location-specific factors that tend to drive color choices,” says Amy…
MoreJason Lunn is a 3M senior application engineer for safety and electrical products. He oversees the training and educational aspect of a wide variety of safety products, including respirators. Here’s a common question he hears about choosing respirators from both painting professionals and DIYers. Q: There are many different types of respirators….
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With mild spring-time weather upon us, most of the nation’s painting professionals are heading into their busy season. As crews add hours to their schedules and tasks to their lists, the likelihood for injury also increases. Take these safety practices to heart as workloads ramp up: TIP #1: PRIORITIZE PREVENTING FALLS FROM…
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Adding complementary service lines is always a great way to grow any type of business, as long as the added service doesn’t distract from or impede your primary service. Power washing is one service line addition that is helping more and more painting professionals expand and market their businesses. Here, three of…
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