The Platform PCA Overdrive is the streaming service for the painting industry. Our goal is to eventually become the hub of content for the trade. We currently have more than 500 hours of streaming content including – daily podcasts, original series, webinars, panel discussions and other video on demand. The Backstory PCA has always produced…

Even though research shows that at least 99% of accidents and fatalities can be prevented in the workplace, employee hazards are still a high concern in the trades. Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. However, just a couple of safety classes are not enough. Safety must be a top priority and…

You can’t be in business for 75 years without knowing a thing or two about your craft, as iconic British brand Farrow & Ball ably demonstrates. Its premium paint finishes and signature rich colours have long captured the imaginations of homeowners across the country (and across the pond, too), and today, we’re about to learn…

If your business was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Shortages of materials and labor were felt throughout the skilled trades and supply chain disruptions became part of daily work life throughout 2020 and 2021. Outside of the challenges surrounding materials and products, painting businesses have noticed their talent pipelines drying up. Over…

Is the labor shortage as dire as reports would have us believe, or, are we actually missing something? Could we be creating a (unconscious) self-imposed roadblock to our recruitment efforts? If you’re turning down painting jobs because you don’t have the manpower, this may sound counterintuitive . . . agitating even. But bear with us.…

Established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), America Recycles Day aims to recognize the importance of recycling and its impact on the environment. According to the EPA, the current recycling rate in the United States is 32%, which is a significant increase from around 7% in 1960. These data suggest that consumers increasingly prioritize recycling…

When it comes to running a business, it can be overwhelming trying to make sure all aspects of your business are running smoothly. It appears the second you take your attention off one thing to focus on another, everything else crumbles. It can seem like a never-ending cycle but playing off our mission to simplify…

Some background information… On any job you have, there are those more difficult areas to paint, those corners or borders that you need to tape before being able to cut in without painting over anything you are not supposed to. The French came up with the perfect brush for the job… the Rechampir Brush. So…

As simple as it sounds, empowering employees to go the extra mile can be complicated. It takes a lot of work–at least in the beginning. As a company, your priorities need to be straight to get this right. At CompanyCam, we start empowering employees from their first interview. We take the hiring process very seriously,…

Over the last 16 years, I’ve had the opportunity to finish a lot of doors. With a lot of practice and patience, I’ve reached a point where I can confidently handle any type of door and any size door package and feel good about the end result. I am going to share with you how…