PPG Global Color Experts Take Research-Oriented Approach to Selecting Annual Color of the Year As a leading color expert in the paint industry, PPG leverages the breadth of its global talent and expertise to accurately predict global color trends. 35 color experts, representing 11 countries and five business units come together annually for PPG’s Global…

If you have ever used an app from Starbucks, Target, or McDonald’s, you have used a payment link to pay for your purchases. On a retail app like a fast-food purchase, the link is disguised as a “Pay Now” button. Behind the scenes, that “Pay Now” button facilitates payment to the merchant by offering up…

Transitioning from a residential to a commercial painting business is quite the process, and business owners may underestimate the obstacles and uncertainties that arise when it comes to making the switch. Thanks to COVID, many residential businesses remain financially impacted, as plenty of homeowners hope to save money by doing the work themselves. Because things…

Using the antimicrobial properties of copper, BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint redefines how paint protects. Offer your customers an extra layer of protection against viruses† and bacteria‡ with new BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint. This innovative interior coating kills 99.9% of viruses† and bacteria‡ on painted surfaces within two hours of contact and lasts for…

Women in Paint is a virtual event hosted by Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting and sponsored by women-owned business, Surfprep. These monthly events were conspired to unite passionate female professionals in the painting industry. The empowering sessions have grown significantly since the first event in April 2022 and have received excellent feedback in a remarkably…

PCA has always been committed to finding solutions for the issues that the painting industry faces. In order to help painting contractors continuously grow and improve, PCA offers daily content. Created both in-house and by industry leaders, a variety of perspectives and topics are covered. We’ve compiled PCA’s top ten trending podcast episodes of the…

Cultivated from years of experience from industry professionals, PCA’s Painter Training Series continues to grow to include more in-depth skills training. With modules in both English and Spanish, Level 2 will further assist business owners in onboarding new staff and getting them out in the field utilizing suitable techniques. The series consists of videos, lessons,…

One Solution For Three Problems Collecting more tips can solve three primary pain points of the painting industry, specifically those within the recruiting, hiring and retention processes. Tipping has been and is still a controversial topic for many people and companies. The practice of the consumer giving gratuity in addition to the money that the…

Overview A new paint recycling program beginning May 1, 2022 in New York State invites households,  painting contractors, and other businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain, and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, the nonprofit organization  created by the paint industry through the American Coatings Association (ACA) to manage leftover  paint in…

Some painting contractors feel that bonded work is an area that contractors may shy away from because they think it’s too complicated; possibly costing opportunities for profitable jobs. The reality is, contracted work — whether bonded or not — is more predictable because the terms, scope, price, and potential profit are all clear before the…