Exterior paint jobs need to be able to stand up to the elements—from bright sun to high humidity to freezing rain. And homeowners don’t want to have to repaint every few years, so a durable paint is a must. As a painter, you’re on the lookout for products that resist cracking, flaking…

A: For me, the best way to make customers understand why a job costs what it does is to educate them on the process necessary for me to deliver the workmanship they are hiring me for. So, I walk them through the process, step by step. I’ve been at this for 40…

In the aftermath of a disaster, the need for quality contractors is high. But for inexperienced pros, the process of landing work can be confusing, if not impossible. Key to winning the work is knowing the basic ground rules. FIRST THINGS FIRST According to Carter Merkle, program manager of the Oklahoma Bid…

“I think green is still relevant” says Dan Ross of Ross Painting, based in San Rafael, CA. “The reason I feel so strongly about green products is that the people affected the most by carcinogens in materials are the painters in my crew. The homeowners are exposed for a while, but we’re…