Monday, October 30, 2006

About Painting for Profits - How to Start a Painting Business

About Painting for Profits - How to Start a Painting Business:

"About Painting for Profits

The Painting for Profits system is all about maximizing profits and minimizing effort!

It is the definitive insiders guide to starting and growing a wildly profitable painting business."

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Saturday, October 28, 2006

WOOSTER BRUSH (catalog)

WOOSTER BRUSH (catalog):

"SHERLOCK® FRAME

• Quick-release spring prevents roller slippage, yet allows easy, one-rap removal
• Smooth-rolling internal bearings eliminate graying and shank wear
• Durable, green™ fiberglass-reinforced nylon cage and endcaps
• Chrome-plated 5/16 in. shank, 90-degree angle
• Full-size polypropylene grip with reinforced threads, Sherlock GT® compatible

This Sherlock roller frame is fantastic! It last a very long time and is quite affordable. It is part of their Sherlock system. The Wooster extention poles have a nifty locking system so the roller frame will not spin.


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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Small Business Opportunity: The Top 7 Reasons to Start a Painting Business

Small Business Opportunity: The Top 7 Reasons to Start a Painting Business:

By Andy Thompson

House painting is a skill that most people can pick up quite easily. It is one of those rare home based business opportunities that actually work and it is very possible to make $30- $50 an hour ..."
Click the link above to read the rest of the article.

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Friday, October 20, 2006

"I Must be in the Wrong Business"

I wanted to share with you a conversation I had a while back. My wife and I had just got back from our second vacation of the year. (A nice 2 week fishing trip to the Florida Keys)

I was talking to one of the employees at a property management company that refers me jobs who is also a avid fisherman...

I was telling him about all the fish we caught and how we plan to go to Belize to do some bonefishing in 2007. Then he said "Man you take some nice vacations, I must be in the wrong business."

Later that evening I realized that unless you are in your own business you are indeed in the WRONG business.

I have been able to turn my painting skills into a successful painting business that affords us a very nice lifestyle filled with free time and money to do the things we love.

That is why I love helping house painters start and grow their own painting businesses. I feel obligated to pass on my knowledge.

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Purdy - Professional Painting Tools

Purdy - Professional Painting Tools: "About Purdy

Purdy produces only the highest quality painting tools. Our meticulously handcrafted brushes and high-quality roller covers have been the choice of professionals for over 75 years.

Now, we want them to be your first choice for all your painting projects. You might ask, 'Aren't all brushes and rollers the same?' No, they are not. Each Purdy brush is an individually built instrument designed, formulated, and handcrafted for maximum painting performance.

Our attention to detail in the manufacturing processes makes Purdy brushes the industry standard among paint tool manufacturers."

I have used Purdy tools for years and they have always lived up to my expectations. High quality tools that will last for years.

Click the link above and check out all the professional Purdy painting tools.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Painting Popcorn Ceilings the Easy Way

WOOSTER BRUSH (products): "POPCORN/ACOUSTICAL"

Do you hate painting popcorn ceilings?

Have you ever wondered if there was an easier way to paint popcorn ceilings?

Well there is! Check out Woosters new Popcorn-Acoustical ceiling roller sleeve. They really work great...

Do you want to start your own painting business and earn a above average income working part time?

Then be sure to check out my web site and sign up for my Painting for Profits newsletter, it's free and jam packed with profitable tips for smart painting business owners.

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Remodeling : Walls : Lead Paint : Home & Garden Television

Remodeling : Walls : Lead Paint : Home & Garden Television:

"Because of health concerns, lead based paint was taken off the market in 1978. If your house was built after that, you should have no lead paint worries. But if your home is older..."

Check out some of the great information at Home & Garden Television's website.

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Training Video CED

Training Video CED:

"Training: Click on the image to see HOW TO USE these GRACO products..."

Check out some great paint sprayer training video's at GRACO website.

If you want to ad a profitable stream of income to your painting business, consider getting an HVLP unit... Cupboard/doors refinishing is a huge niche in our industry.

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Friday, October 13, 2006

Purdy - Professional Painting Tools

Purdy - Professional Painting Tools:

"# Newly designed short handle
The handle is a shorter, ergonomic hardwood design for painting in tight spaces.

# XL Series brush head
The angled brush head has the same quality components and professional features as the regular line of Purdy XL Glide brushes.

# Ergonomic thumb grip for superior control
The thumb grip enables the user to apply extra pressure to hold the brush steady in particularly hard-toreach areas.

# Flush ferrule-to-handle fit
The newly designed flush ferrule-to-handle fit provides greater comfort and faster cleanup."

Purdy offers some of the best tools of the trade in our industry. If you haven't tried the new XL CUB brush, you should. You can read more about it and all the quality products by clicking the link above.

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Thursday, October 12, 2006

Marco Island Sun Times - Gratkowski rolls fourth 300 game

Marco Island Sun Times - Gratkowski rolls fourth 300 game: "Gratkowski, who runs a painting business and sells real estate, has lived on Marco Island for 10 years. The former resident of Scranton, Pa. said bowling is all about having a fun time.

'It's a night out with the guys,' he said. 'Just kick back with a couple of beers and roll a couple of bowling balls.'"

Painting Business owners with hobbies... Owning a successful painting business can afford you plenty of time to do the things you love. I love to fish and play drums!

What do you like to do on your free time?

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gwinnettdailypost.com

gwinnettdailypost.com: "In between the long brush strokes and paint roller splashes, your buttercream-colored paint in the hallway eventually will meet your spouse's ocean blue in the living room as it rounds a mutual corner.

As you both near the 90-degree angle, you might come to an impasse.

How do you both approach the corner without creating a mess of overlapping colors? If you both were using the same color, it wouldn't matter as much.

But with two colors coming together, you want to be sure one doesn't bleed into the other. Don't let the two colors back you into a corner. Instead, try tackling them like pros."

This article has some great tips for painting joining walls with different colors.

If you would like more great tips like these be sure to sign up for your free subscription to my Painting for Profits newsletter.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Rohm & Haas reorganizing; emerging markets a focus - MarketWatch

Rohm & Haas reorganizing; emerging markets a focus - MarketWatch: "The company plans to organize its existing businesses under divisions called electronic materials, specialty materials and performance materials and place more of its top executives in markets outside the U.S. and E.U.

Chief Executive Raj Gupta said in an interview Monday that the Philadelphia company's performance has been very good in the last couple years, but one metric where it has fallen short is organic demand growth. A more localized presence in its various markets will provide customers with customization and speed of service that can turn that around, he said.

Gupta expects Rohm & Haas' growth in developed markets such as the U.S. and Western Europe to be around 3% or 4%, while emerging markets are expected to be 15% or better."

If you are looking for investments and wondered if there was anything in the painting industry worth considering, take a close look at Rohm & Haas.

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Monday, October 9, 2006

Large Painting Company Vs. Small Painting Business

On the Job: Cool head required for paint job : Columnists : Albuquerque Tribune: "There is an element of instant gratification in the world of painting houses.

It's a perk of the job.

'One of the best things about painting is the ability to see almost immediately the results of your work,' said Alan Cooper, foreman for Kevin Smith Painting Inc."

This is a really good article about the day to day stress of running a large paint company rather then a small painting business.

Having worked on my share of "new construction" paint crews I can tell you with all confidence that there is a lot more stress than profit involved.

If you really want to profit as a house painter you may be better off targeting small, easy to paint, half day to one day jobs. They are very plentiful and very profitable.

The over head is low and the profit is high! Need I say more?

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Sunday, October 8, 2006

Give a Courtesy Call if You Are Going to be Late

If a problem arises and you can not get to an appointment at the scheduled time, call the customer and inform them that a problem has arisen.

Even though they may gripe a bit, they will appreciate the courtesy. As a general rule if you are going to be more than 10 minutes late, give the customer a heads up (they understand that things come up).

This little customer service tip will help you build credibility with your customers.

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Thursday, October 5, 2006

Dulux - Painting Tips

Dulux - Painting Tips: "Paint Spills
First contain the spill from spreading. Scrape up as much paint as possible working from the outside of the spill inwards to help prevent further spreading. Kitty litter can also be used to soak up paint."

Here is a great tip from the Dulux web site. It is also a good idea to purchase a small shop vac (wet/dry) in case of larger spills.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Benjamin Moore Lower Level Page 1 - Color Pulse™ 2008

Benjamin Moore Lower Level Page 1 - Color Pulse™ 2008: "As a design professional, it is critical to have first access to leading-edge information on color and design trends. To keep you moving forward, Benjamin Moore is proud to bring you the third annual issue of the international award-winning COLOR PULSE™.more >"

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Paint Quality is a Great Selling Point for Your Painting Buisness

When talking to a potential customer during an estimate always make it a point to tell them about the quality of the paint you use.

Let them know that you only use "top of the line paint" which will ensure a professional long lasting paint job.

Educate them about your experiences using cheap off brand paints and the problems you ran into (pealing, fading etc.) Give them print outs from your paint of choice web site.

Here are some links to top brand paints I use and recommend...

1. Benjamin Moore
2. Sherwin-Williams
3. Graham Paint

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Monday, October 2, 2006

Cut Your Labor in Half and Add 50% to Your Bottom Line

As a painting business owner you should always be on the look out for ways to cut time off your labor and add money to your bottom line.

One great way to do both at the same time is to learn to walk on drywall stilts. It takes a bit of practice at first but once you get the hang of it, this new skill can cut your labor in half while adding 50% to your over all profits.

Imagine... No more up and down a ladder all day. Just strap on the stilts and go! Drywall stilts also save a lot of stress and strain on the old back and knees.

If you would like 100's of money making tips for growing your painting business be sure to claim your free copy of my Painting for Profits newsletter.

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