You’re not wrong if you think that every painting project is incomplete without applying primer. Whether it’s new drywall, bare metal, old wood or other surfaces, primer is highly recommended for any painting project. Primer is typically used as a consistent base, particularly for topcoats of paint which tend to be sticky, usually designed to …
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The main secret to an excellent commercial paint job is that the majority of the work is already done even before the topcoat is applied. The primary reason prep work or surface preparation is crucial in any of your commercial painting services because paint cannot adhere to unprepared surfaces. The paint usually peels on its …
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Managing construction painting jobs is not as easy as many think. It’s not as simple as choosing a finish and color and slapping it on a wall. On top of the talent expected from the painters, head contractors and managers must be equipped with the skills to manage such projects. It’s this combination that will …
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In managing construction projects, paint is an essential material that is always present in the Bill of Materials of a contractor. In the U.S alone, 1.57 billion gallons of paint are sold per year. The painting industry has entered the American Market during the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, which now turned into a multi-billion …
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How To Effectively Market Your Painting Contracting Company Starting a company is one thing, but managing construction and trade businesses is another. Once the painting contracting company is up and running, most contractors face a common problem: generating leads and clients. Getting customers doesn’t just happen immediately. You need to put in some time and …
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Many painting contractors in the construction industry are highly concerned about estimating, and rightly so. You don’t want to overcharge your clients and assess the paint job excessively, but you also don’t wish to underestimate the job and not generate any money, or even worse, lose money. Construction painting jobs come in varying shapes and …
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Many professional painters have been trying various white paints project after project. Selecting the perfect white paint color can really be a challenging and tricky task. Who knew there could be multiple different shades of white? Generally, this question is asked by many, including homeowners and other clients. For professional painters, it is a continuous …
Many people dismiss painting as one of the easiest parts of building construction. To be fair, it’s not hard to think that as it does not involve that much heavy lifting. However, painting is not as simple as what people make it– it’s not just choosing a color and slapping it on a wall. There …
One of the daunting tasks every professional painter does is selecting the best paint brand. Not having any idea of where to begin in terms of picking brands can be puzzling. There are numerous paint brands available in the market and one brand is different from the other in terms of quality and paint finishes. …
There are plenty of builder trends today in the construction industry, and the painting industry specifically. When it comes to painting, different materials that can provide various advantages have emerged. Painting is one of the most valuable parts of building, renovating, or restoring both a commercial building and a residential home. Painting sets up the …
It has been a common knowledge that painting contributes to the overall look of buildings. In fact, painting is one of the basic elements for renovation projects. And for painting professionals, paints have additional uses and applications beyond enhancing the entire appearance. That is why it is crucial for the painting professionals to know more …
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Although painting seems to be like a reasonably risk-free job, the very truth is, painting is capable of causing serious and severe bodily harm especially when the right safety precautions are not taken responsibly. One particular reason for this was that paint has come from or made out of various mixed chemicals. Unprotected skin and …
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