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  • Sherwin-Williams Takes Paint Quality to the Highest Level with New Sustainable Coatings and Colorant System

    NEW YORK/PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Sherwin-Williams is breaking new ground with the introduction of Emerald(TM) Interior and Exterior paints and ColorCast Eco Toners(TM) - the highest

  • Resurgence in Residential Construction Activity Drives the Global Wall Coverings Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

  • Three ProTect Painters All-Stars Prove Success is Just a Brush Stroke Away

  • Four companies fined following painter's fatal fall from Ambassador Bridge

  • Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Shows Significant Improvement in the First Quarter

  • Kitchens and Bathrooms Remain Top Remodeling Jobs According to NAHB Survey

  • AAMA and WDMA Release Fenestration Market Studies that Predict Industry Trends

  • New OLYMPIC Paint Color Tools Designed to Deliver Color Confidence

  • Paint's VOC levels lowering

  • Survey Shows Top Outdoor Living Trends for 2012

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  • Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!

    Every year we learn of new products from manufacturers and improvements to existing materials. It looks like 2012 will be a green game changing year: companies are developing environmentally

  • Painting Pro’s Perspective - EPA’s RRP Regulation Fails to Protect All Children

    By now, most every paint professional regardless of market segment must have heard about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Re-paint (RRP) regulation,

  • Regulatory Review - OSHA’s I2P2 Back Burnered

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been developing a new regulation known as I2P2, which stands for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. At one time

  • OSHA Revamps Hazard Communication Requirements

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have adopted an international standard to replace the existing Hazard Communication regulation. The new rules were developed

  • Low-Emitting Paints Color Indoor Environments “Green”

    Conventional architectural paints, primers, and surface coatings are an essential part of modern indoor environments, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contained in these products

  • Paint Professionals are Not Harmonious

    Segments of the liquid coating industry are not harmonious. By segments, the Pro’s Perspective means marine, decorative, industrial, residential and commercial, as well as related

  • What Paint Professionals are Saying

    Well, we have received quite a bit of feedback and here are some samples of what paint professionals are saying: PPT More or Less Work in 2012? – “Nice words, its great

  • You’re Fired!

    No one wants to be Donald Trumped, but how do we measure paint and coating professionals’ performance to terminate or on the other hand, promote? Is work life just about production?

  • Where the buck stops

    We have all heard the saying, which today is mostly associated with controlling costs, but back when President Truman displayed his desk sign, it meant the acceptance of responsibility;

  • General Contractors and Architects Rip Off Paint Contractors

    General contractors and the like rip off paint contractors and other subcontractor trades with the concept of pay if paid. The construction industry is literally rigged in favor of

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  • Painting Fine Paints of Europe on Seattle Residence Video

    Installation & testing footage of Eco alykd modified water reduced paint. Read more about Eco Paint from the official site for Fine Paints of Europe....

    Shearer Painting
  • 6 Simple Decorating Tips for Apartment Dwellers

    Don't limit your decorating just because you live in an apartment! There are plenty great ways to make your small space look fab. Check out these 6 decorating ideas to make your apartment drool-worthy. See Full Post...

    Pure Home
  • Today is “Celebrate Davis”!

    Celebrate Davis is this week! Thursday, May 17th, from 4:30-9:30 is the annual ”Celebrate Davis” event at Community Park. Come check out local businesses, entertainment and food. Brooks Painting will be there and we will have a special coupon available at our booth: $500 Off any Complete Interior or Exterior...

    Brooks Painting Inc.
  • Lie #137 When You Get Busy, Stop Marketing

    Running a small business is a little like farming. How so, you ask? It’s about planting now to harvest later. The time to plant isn’t when you’re hungry, but weeks or months in advance! There are many traps that we can fall into that hurt business. One common snare is the idea that when you [...]...

    A David Creation
  • Can you paint vinyl siding?

    We talked about painting aluminum siding, but what about vinyl, can you paint vinyl siding? Vinyl siding was introduced as an exterior product in the 1950s. With time it has gotten better but like paint it is not immune to fading. It will fade somewhat slower than paint though. It varies in quality and as [...]...

    E D Painting blog
  • Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal

    The Velvet Door painted their master bedroom Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. What a great dark gray paint color and an overall beautiful space! Thanks Kristel for linking this up to my last paint color party! Image Tags: Benjamin Moore, Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal, Grays, Bedrooms, Gray Bedrooms   Pin it...

    Involving Color
  • My 10 Favourite Easy Fashion Pieces

    PATRICIA GRAY INC is an award winning interior design firm in Vancouver. Here we write about lifestyle and WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. 2012 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™...

    Patricia Grey | Interior Design
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    Periodic Maintenance to Exterior Caulk, Paint and Woodwork Makes Sense and Saves Money

    Generally, when people think of exterior painting, they think of a complete repaint of the building....

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    Recent changes to Facebook may keep your fans from seeing your content, but there is a something simple...

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  • Color Trends 2012 Introduction feat. Sharon Grech

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Calendar of Events

  • Mega Rust 2012: Naval Corrosion Conference

    Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA 6/12/2012 - 6/14/2012 http://www.navalengineers.org/events/individualeventwebsites/MegaRust2012/Pages/ASNELandingPage.aspx

  • 27th Annual International Decorative Artisans

    Reno, NV July 24 - July 28 http://decorativeartisans.org/

  • NGPP Convention and Tradeshow

    Columbus Ohio September 7-8, 2012 http://www.ngpp.org/installers_convention.php

  • Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2012

    Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia 9/18/2012 - 9/19/2012 http://www.navalengineers.org/events/individualeventwebsites/FMMS2012/Pages/ASNELandingPage.aspx

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Featured Videos

  • Color Trends 2012 Introduction feat. Sharon Grech

    Sharon Grech introduces Benjamin Moore's Color Trends 2012 palette as an exciting "1 room, 2 looks" feel!

  • New Titan Tip Technology

    Titan introduces The Industry's Newest Tip Technology. With a new line of spray tips that offer the SC-6+ Value tip that starts wider and stays wider, TR1 Premium tip that is the best performing tip in the industry and the TR2 Versatile tip with two fan patterns in one tip.

  • How to Properly Dispose of Paint

    Find out how to properly and responsibly dispose of leftover paint, other liquid waste and empty paint containers. More "how to paint" information may be found at http://www.dunnedwards.com.

  • Sherwin-Williams CHIP IT!

    Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing Jackie Jordan introduces you to Argyle (SW6747), the Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year for 2012. Homeowners can join us on Facebook at http://bit.ly/SherwinWilliams. Design pros can join the color conversation on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/mR7Oov.

  • Graco FinishPro HVLP Fine Finish Sprayers

    FinishPro HVLP Fine Finish Sprayers manufactured by Graco for professional painting contractors.

  • Professional Painting Tips and Techniques

    Watch this how–to video to learn painting tips and techniques from Bruce Schneider, the Purdy Paint Doctor. For more information and tips, visit www.purdy.com.

  • EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification Guide

    As a contractor, you play an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can create dust that contains lead. By following the lead-safe work practices, you can prevent lead hazards. Here is a guide on how to receive your Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification.

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