Delivering a clean bead of caulk requires solid technique and practice, and for some painting professionals, it may seem like the simplest part of a job. But caulking a soffit seam or baseboard can also quickly become a messy endeavor if you’re not paying attention, rushing, or have learned some sloppy techniques….
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You’ve got your website with information on all your services and your coverage area. You’ve made your contact information easy to find. You’ve got an online scheduling program. You’ve even included a webform. What else could a potential customer want? Believe it or not, a good, old-fashion phone conversation. DIALING FOR DOLLARS…
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They might not have to contend with the elements, but interiors have to stand up to a variety of factors—kitchen smoke, dirty fingers, and furniture scrapes to name a few. Painters and their customers want an interior paint that covers past marks and offers scrubbability to make it easier to keep clean…
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No painting business needs to be told how important it is to have commercial vehicles handy at all times. The more pickup trucks and cargo vans you have, the more paint, ladders and extension rollers you can carry around, which can lead to more projects—and more revenue. If you’re ready to take…
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A: Back in the ’80s, I was working in Seattle where a lot of our work was on older homes, remodels and new construction. There was a lot of tearing out of walls, scraping lots of layers of paint, using thinners, lacquer and oil-based products, and all kinds of things that left…
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Jason Paris discovered early on in his professional career that working in corporate America wasn’t his calling. He had bigger plans to one day be a small business owner. That dream became a reality when he left his job in 2013 and launched Paris Painting, LLC, a residential and commercial painting business….
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