Where should I build my content?

If you have been following along in our Roadmap series, you likely understand why you should be blogging and may now be wondering where and how to build your online property.

One of the first things to consider is whether to build it (website/blog) yourself or hire part or all of it out.

For an industry that is often impacted by the DIY crowd, we sure to like to take on projects like content creation, web design, SEO and Social Media management that often are better left to the pros – at least that seems to sometimes be a pattern just after the holidays when things slow down a bit.

So what are the options?

“I need leads now. Have no time to write and no tech skills”

Footbridge Media
For instant web presence, they are a good choice. They have great SEO, but use the same content and photos for multiple sites (although you can request customization and have your own photos added). They will not provide sites for multiple contractors in the same zip code, so if your local competitor is using them, you are out of luck.

DE Web Design
Devyn shared more about his services here, “Do you need a website?”. He will customize your site and provide support for a very reasonable price.

These are more like “subscription” services, they handle everything, and do it well, for a monthly fee. The problem is, if you decide to cancel, you have to start over from scratch.

“I have a website that is done by a professional, but I would like to start my own blog”

Ideally, you should be able work with your web designer to “weave” your own content into the website, rather than have a separate link that says “blog”.  They should be able to create articles that are part of your website and integrate your content. Don’t start a blog on with a different domain or CMS, you want the “SEO Juice” to be all in one spot.

“I have some tech skills and would like to create and manage my own site”

Wix-This is a good site for beginners, very easy to use and good support. Users often find they “outgrow” it and want the variety of themes and plugins available in WordPress.

Wix makes it easy for all levels of users to build websites quickly as it enables you to drag and drop content wherever you want. With WordPress, you’ll need to be prepared to spend a lot of time to learn how to use it. Source

There are other platforms that could work, and the learning curves can vary. A common question is whether to use WordPress.com or WordPress.org. The key is to find the CMS that works for you, and can still provide the vehicle to showcase your writing.

We have been using WordPress for years and it has served us well.  It is one of the most widely CMS used and therefore has the most support tutorials online. Avoid free site builders, there is often little support and the ads they place are often distracting.

Whichever platform you choose to manage your content, create your own plan and check out our Road Map for more resources. If WordPress is your choice, you might be interested in our step by step instructions here.

Our next article will explore the nuts and bolts of creating a blog post, stay tuned and feel free to leave a question or comment below.

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Paint Prices

Here's news you may need to brush up on: Using touch-up paint on your car might be an inexpensive way to protect its value. Some scratches can remove all the paint down to the metal and the area can begin to rust, causing permanent damage.

There are several choices for applying touch-up paint. Spray cans might be used for large areas and with patience and practice you can achieve excellent results. For smaller chips and scratches, you can brush the paint or use a paint pen. Commonly, a paint pen will be easier to apply to very small chips, as you can apply the paint more precisely.

Women find using touch-up paint is simple because they've had so much practice applying nail polish. In fact, according to paintscratch. com, some women have even painted their nails with automotive touch-up paint to match their vehicles.

The easiest place to find touch- up paint is on the Web. First you've to know your color code. There are sites where the paint colors are broken down by year, make and model, so finding your color code is easy. With the correct paint and good instructions, applying touch-up paint should be no more difficult than coloring your nails.

With the right paint and good instructions, applying touch-up paint to your car might be as simple as coloring your nails.

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Great X-BoardTations

As painters we have 2 main roles we are responsible for on every job:

1. Putting paint onto areas that are supposed to be painted.

2. Keeping paint off of areas that are not supposed to be painted.

Almost everything we do from the time we set foot on a job until the time we leave, falls under one of these 2 categories.

Talking about our favorite tools for applying paint is always a hot topic, and rightly so. Usually because painters are loyal to their brands. But, also because application has a tangible impact on the bottom line and everyone wants to make as much money on a job as they can.

Keeping paint off of things, however, does not invoke nearly as much emotion.

I’ve spent a fair amount of time reading painting forums and groups. In that time I’ve witnessed self-proclaimed professionals bragging that they buy used bed sheets and towels from thrift stores to protect surfaces (of course no one reading this site would do that) and encouraging others to do the same because “it does the same thing as tarps”.

Beyond that I’ve seen tarps of different materials, masking film, red rosin paper (Don’t even get me started on this stuff. If a products intended use is to keep color off of a surface, I would prefer that it didn’t put a different color onto that surface while it does it), visqueen, Tyvek, roofing paper & shingles, cardboard and clearance fabric. That last one is not a joke and I’m probably forgetting a host of other weird options as well.

Disregarding how un-professional some of those are, that list encompasses most of the available options for as far back as I can remember.

The Times They Are A-Changin’
Up until a few years ago, the technology behind spill containment and surface protection has existed in quiet mediocrity- It did the job and very little time and very few resources were devoted to seeing if there were better options.

The remodeling market has been on an upswing. And with it I’ve noticed that some manufacturers are gaining the courage to bring products to market that they may not have in the past, and some of them are a wonderful surprise.

One of those surprises comes from Trimaco. In my opinion, they have been one of the most active companies in the last 2-3 years and when I was given the opportunity to try a new product for free, I was happy to oblige.

Their X-Board is different than anything else I have tried. It’s like red rosin paper on steroids but without the risk of turning things pink.

Trimaco describes it as:

“The lightweight, but tough alternative for surface protection. X•Board will last for the endurance of the job and features our innovative liquid repellent technology.” Source

Here’s Why This Product Is Important To You

During a recent cabinet refinishing project my team used X-Board to protect the tile floors, granite counter-tops, and the walkways through the carpeted living room and into the kitchen.

I can tell you that the walkways stood up to our foot traffic without ripping on the edges, that it didn’t allow the shellac to penetrate it, that it did a fantastic job of protecting the surfaces and that we didn’t put an additional layer of protection on top of it- Something we have never considered with red rosin paper.

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There are a lot of products that can protect surfaces, but X-Board comes with one feature that you won’t find listed on the label- It puts the client at ease. That is a benefit that can rarely be bought; and is, in this case, worth more than the paper it’s printed on.

New clients typically have no idea what they’ve signed up for until the project has started. Showing them that the protection is done with care and thoughtfulness provides value in a way that I can’t describe (seriously, I’ve been rewriting this paragraph for an hour).

I think the best thing I can do is to tell you what the husband said to me when we were leaving that first day- “I can’t tell you how appreciative my wife is about the quality and the steps you’ve taken to protect our home.”

They expect you to keep paint off of their things.

Exceeding those expectations is up to you.

 

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Ottawa Painters’ Tips for Cabinets and More

Painting Cabinets, Doors, and Furniture Can Be a Breeze with the Advice of Ottawa House Painters

Painting your house can be one of the most fun and creative parts of your journey to get it looking just the way you want—but it can also be one of the most frustrating periods, too. Once you’ve finished with your walls, you still need to decide what to do with your cabinets, doors, and furniture. Ottawa painters know firsthand that if it’s not done right, it can become incredibly time-consuming and more stressful than it needs to be. Here are some tips from Ottawa house painters that you should follow to ensure the painting process goes as smoothly as possible:

Don’t Have Unrealistic Expectations

while painted cabinets are sure to look beautiful, they are not going to look completely smooth. Dispelling the notion that you will have perfectly smooth cabinets is your first step to enjoying the process and not labouring over details you have no control over. Keep in mind too that this is not an overnight project. Giving yourself at least four to seven days to complete your project, depending on the scale, is a must. Give yourself enough time and the end product will always show it.

Clean the Wood

Your home is definitely not as clean as you think it is, so give everything a good cleaning before you begin. Ottawa house painters recommend using a grease remover on cabinets and doors before painting; otherwise the paint won’t stick, and you’ll be left with more work to do in the long run.

Don’t Skip Sanding

Sanding will take your surfaces from glossy to matte, allowing the paint to stick more effectively. Ottawa painters can’t drive this point home enough: sand your cabinets and doors before painting them, and the result will be much better.

Be Sure to Prime

While it may be tempting to skip this step, priming will save the look of your paint in the long-term. You’ll also avoid any surprise blotches while the paint cures.

Pick the Right Colour—and Price

Before slathering your cabinets or doors with a certain colour, test it out on a poster board to get a better idea of how you feel about it. Don’t skimp on the quality of paint either, as better brands will guarantee you a smoother finish and a better overall look.

Don’t Rush the Drying Process

Finally, leave your cabinets and doors time to dry. Ottawa house painters will emphasize this step because accidentally smudging the paint could force you to start over from scratch. Patience is key.

So there you have it! Following these tips will ensure you get with beautifully-coloured cabinets, doors, and furniture. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to contact trusted Ottawa painters today to help get your house looking just the way you want it.

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Concrete Paint

Several home owners report that their concrete does not look as good as it first did, and indeed any concrete looses its looks and become cracked and dimples and rust stains. This look damages the house look and many find it to be plain ugly, the solutions that people apply to this problem is usually covering the whole concrete surface with different thing, mattress and clothes from all materials, but covering the concrete does not solve the problem just provides a temporary solution you need to remove once it starts raining.

The real solution for this problem is using concrete paint. You can use concrete paint to cover the whole surface and make it look completely different, the paint will help you change the look and you can also add any sand to the paint to help prevent problems like slipping or falling on the concrete because of water or cracks, the paint will make these problems disappear.

Whenever talking about changing or replacing concrete we are talking about an expensive work that will almost surely take any time and effort that might disturb the family living in the house for any time, this is why the concrete problems should first try to be solved by a quicker and simpler solutions, the concrete paint solution is much shorter and easier than redoing the whole area of the concrete. The only thing you need to do is visit a shop and decide on the color that you want, buy the other necessary things for this project, find any free time and paint your concrete.

There is also place for creativity when painting your concrete, you can buy a few different colors, make a plan of how you need to paint it and paint geometric shapes, different patterns, words and letters, colors that correspond to the house colors, swirls and circle shapes and check board shapes. You can also use templates for these shapes, you will need to make or get durable templates and use them to give your concrete a unique look.

The only important thing you should bare in mind is that before painting the concrete you will need to examine all the concrete surface to make sure that it is clean and dry, in any case you should clean the whole surface to make sure that no oil stains or water is not present on the surface because concrete can hold a lot water. You can clean the surface by using a broom on the dry surface and then using a broom and any strong cleaning produce, washing like you do at home, and then using water to wash away the soap. Once the concrete is clean and dry the painting can start.

Once you will complete the painting you will understand how easy and simple it is to reinvent your concrete surface look, and also understand that once you are bored with the colors you could change again and again, good luck with your new concrete paint and new concrete surface.

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Home Decorations

Can you tell the difference between entering a house and a home? If so, what makes the difference to you? Is it something about the way a living space looks that helps you decide? Or perhaps it is a feeling, something about the atmosphere that makes a house different than a home? I guess that there are many factors that could account for the differences we all experience as we enter a living space. For me, one of the biggest things that helps me determine whether a living space feels like a house or a home is decorations.

You know how it is. You enter someone's house and look around to see nothing but blank walls and minimal furniture. You silently wonder how they live in a place as drab and uninviting as this. There is no art work, no color, and certainly no sense of ownership and pride about the house you are seeing. It seems like they have not put in any time to adding decorations or the touches that make a house seem like more than a house.

Enter house two. From the time you walk through the front door all of your senses are awakened. There is a wonderful smell coming from the candles burning throughout the house, and the lighting of the candles is not too bad either. The house is bursting with color and personality, almost as if it reflects something about the people who live there. The walls, bookshelves, and furniture are all a part of the decorations that fill this home and make anyone need to spend time there.

Most everyone I know wants to have a home rather than a house. They need their living space to feel lived in, inviting, and special. They need their home to reflect who they are and the things they care about, and they certainly need it to be filled with amazing colors, great textures and smells, and a lot of great decorations.

The good news for you is that regardless of what your house looks like now, you can transform your space into a wonderful home by doing a few simple things. Don't be afraid to experhyment and try risky things in your space, after all, it is your own. If there is a crazy color or a unique couch that you like, just go for it. Gather ideas from friends and buy a few decorating magazines to see what is in styleas you begin.

No matter what you decide to do to transform your house into a home, make sure you fill your home with great decorations that are truly your taste and that allow all of your guests to feel welcomed and comfortable.

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Painting Contractor

You've done it. You've decided to hire a professional painting contractor for a project at your corporation or small business. Whether you have contracted this work out before or not, finding an experienced and professional commercial painting contractor may be a daunting task. Ultimately, the list of professional painting contractors may seem endless, but upon closer inspection of their qualifications and resources, your list of choices narrows drastically. (while it may seem that they are "endless" qualified companies are not plentiful)

What elements are important when beginning the hiring process?

Firstly, make the most of your networking circle. You may have a person whose opinion you value that has hired a painting contractor in the past. Utilizing their experiences may allow for a more successful outcome with your selection of a painting contractor. If you don't have this luxury, begin by reviewing the options available to you. Professional painting contractors offer varying levels of services, but their experience level and knowledge of your particular project can differ significantly. What each professional brings to the table will help you to narrow down your likely list of companies.

Next, when you have prepared a short list of prospective painting contractors, call them and ask for a list of jobsites or photos of similar projects they've done in the past for you to review. A qualified and honest contractor will readily supply you with a list of locations to visit or photos. This will help you to determine their abilities and whether it suits your needs. They also can answer any other questions you may have discovered while researching your options. A true professional, and one with integrity, will take the time to help you understand your options and any limitations of your project.

When you have finally decided on a painting contractor you would often discuss your commercial painting project with, you should first verify their license and/or certifications. These key elements are important to not only the quality of work they can provide, but can also validate their level of expertise. This verification can make or break your decision to hire this painting contractor.

Perhaps the most important element of hiring a painting contractor involves insurance. Any reputable commercial painting contractor will have current general liability and worker's compensation insurance. It's required by law. Do they've insurance? What is covered and what limits of coverage do they maintain? The vital details of liability in different situations should be discussed with your attorney. It is ultimately your responsibility to make certain the contractor you hire is covered adequately for your project. If you didn't perform due diligence yourself, don't be surprised if a situation arises and you are not covered. Ask questions now, not later.

Finding a professional and experienced painting contractor doesn't have to be difficult. Once you find a reliable painting contractor to complete your project, you can also contract with them on an as needed basis for maintenance of your facility.

This initial search may be time-consuming, but the end result, will be worth the effort in the long run.

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Bathroom Design

Attention to all you bathroom design specialists. If you really want to please all the moms when it comes to their bathrooms then get busy designing and marketing these wonderful ideas. As mom's we don't ask for a lot but a few of these suggestions could go a long way in keeping our happy families happy!!

Okay when it comes to mirrors I don't see why they cannot make them tooth paste repellent. It seems like all morning and night when I go look in the bathroom mirror I see little specks of toothpaste. I am sure it would be much easier to design mirrors like this rather than to teach my family to brush their teeth with their mouth closed, or heaven forbid wipe off the toothpaste when they are done.

How about a water rail you can flip up on the tub when a toddler or younger child is playing in the tub. Lots of children like to play in the bath tub and some fill up containers of water to set on the edge (that sometimes get knocked over onto the floor). If you had a waterproof rail you could flip up it could keep all the toys, water, and waves in the tub and make things much simpler.

Now this one will be tougher to design, and maybe it is something that needs to be taught in school, I know I have had more success teaching new math, world history, and physics than I have in teaching my family how to consistently change the toilet paper roll when it is empty. But if a design could be invented to help make this happen in homes with children that would be an amazing invention. Maybe a buzzer should go off when it is empty and the doors automatically lock. The only way the buzzer stops or the door unlocks is when the old roll has been replaced with a new one. I don't know, this is one for the experts.

The last bathroom design ideas is the biggee. If inventors can invent vehicles that sense when something is getting to close when you are backing up and they can invent moisture sensing windshield wipers I see no reason why those two technologies cannot be combined into making a smart toilet. Can't all you mothers imagine how much more pleasant cleaning the bathroom would be if your toilet was equipped with those two technologies? If this ever becomes a mainstay in bathroom plumbing you can bet it will be a mom that invents it!

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Modern Interior Design

The interior design industry depends on right choice of school to attend. Your clientele will absolutely depend on the contacts you know, and the relationships you build in school with other prospective interior designers are fundamental to building a great career. However, the first thing to hurdle is your choice of school.
1. Focus

- Is it solely an interior design school?
- Does it offer other courses?
- Does the school participate in any interior design competition?
- Have they accomplished anything of reknown in the industry?
- Do the strengths of the school play to your strengths?

2. Alumni Accomplishments

- Have any reknown students come from this facility?
- Do they offer job placement opportunities?
- Do they have significant connections in the industry?
- Read professional reviews on the performance of interior design schools

3. Curriculum/Programs

You must assess whether the curriculum is relevant to you field of study. You may need to compare the curricula of different schools to see which offers the best form of education. It would also be wise to check the quality of the teaching staff at that school. Having established artists who teach at a interior design school is also an indication of a good training program.

4. Student to Teacher Ratio

- How big are the classes
- How many teachers and classes are available

5. Accreditation and Educational Standards

Accreditation means the school has passed a certain standards of educational quality. Accreditation is performed by the U. S. Department of Education. Interior design schools must be accredited to prove their level of competence. Check with the State Postsecondary School Licensing Bureau to see if the college you are investigating is accredited. Also, check National Approval and Accreditation for this concern.

6. Cost

Some people may proclaim that to obtain their education, they would spare no coin. Unfortunately, it also pays to be practical in your choice of interior design school. If the school you choose has a tuition rate that is beyond your financial capability, you might find yourself working unable to pursue your studies consistently due to the financial stress which may lead you to look for part-time work.

7. Scholarships

You might need to consider whether the design school you are looking at offers any scholarships. You also might need to know the terms to them too. Some schools offer scholarships based on academic performance. Some offer them based on interior design competitions they hold regularly.

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Why are you Blogging?

As sales continue to be competitive for paint contractors, blogging has come back around as a hot topic. It is easier than ever to find helpful tips on how to set up a blog. Contractors are putting more energy into building nice looking sites with blog space, and conversations quickly move to “Ok, so, what do I write about”?

Then the conventional “list of blog topics” is shared and everyone starts working down the list.

The question really should be “Why am I Blogging”?

Let’s set aside “blogging for SEO and leads” think about information that would actually be helpful for someone who is searching the internet with a paint problem to read. Imagine sharing topics with a purpose – that discuss problems and how they can be solved, and SHOW you as the expert in the local field.

“To keep things simple, create your content plan from the mindset of “Let’s commit to being the industries best educator. When you become the best educator you will build more trust. You’ll become the expert. People hire experts and pay more for them.”

Tom Reber

Let’s look at a few examples from across the web where contractors are showing their expertise:

Roger Coulter of RWC Interiors was contacted by a manufacturer after he provided feedback as a product tester relationship at Blogging Painters. The manufacturer featured Roger in a recent ad campaign that was highly visible in magazines and online. This is smart differentiation marketing. You can’t buy (at a reasonable price) exposure like that, but you can earn it. 

What others say about your company online is more powerful than what you say about it.

Ryan Briggs from Paragon painting showed his expertise here when he compiled what we believe to be perhaps the most in depth test of roller sleeves to ever be done independently.

Many others online talk about their extensive testing, but Ryan SHOWED it. We’ve all seen both homeowners and pros blank staring the racks of rollers at the paint store, and Ryan decided to take the guess work out of it. More importantly, he showed that he is not satisfied taking some other expert’s word for which roller to use. He will be his own expert.

It is no secret that Google rewards in search results content that is unique, helpful and fresh. We suspect that Google has also seen plenty of the conventional list of blog topics mentioned above.

So what does this have to do with customers?

Good customers want to know who they are hiring, and would prefer an “expert in the field”. You can use your blog to do build this credibility with well-written content that isn’t thinly veiled “get me in the door so I can sell” jargon.

“A recent study by Crowdtap explored what Millennials think of user-generated content, or UGC. It turns out they consider it 20 percent more influential and 35 percent more memorable than branded messages, and they’re 50 percent more likely to find it trustworthy.’

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You can also write pieces that can be shared with customers during the estimating process, here is an example of how to do paint samples. 

“Once you get an idea of the color range you would like to be in, do some sampling. The little color chips and fan decks at the paint store are not enough.”

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In a current contractor survey at Prep to Finish paint education site, early results show that contractors rely on on referrals and past customers more than Web and SEO for quality leads. Could that be because customers finding contractors online aren’t buying the content they read on the blog or site? If they click away from your article, there is a 100% chance they won’t be calling. 

Creating engaging, fresh content needs a plan and a place, think about why you want to blog and next week we’ll continue with the topic.

In the meantime, check out our Roadmap here for inspiration and ideas. As bloggers ourselves, we can confidently say that some of the best original ideas happen when you are reading and processing the ideas of others. When you can make connections between your business and the needs you aim to serve, you are on your way to authentic engagement. 

It is a great feeling when the customer calls because they read your words and felt strongly about them.

So, other than for SEO and easy leads, WHY do you want to blog? If we can solve that, your writing will reflect it and so will your online lead results.

Leave a comment below and let us know where you are struggling with process. We are here to help.

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5 Ways To Update An Office Space

 A simple paint job is one of the best ways to completely update an office building. It’s not all about the looks, either. The way you utilize colors can have a huge impact on emotions, creativity and even productivity. Nowadays, trends in office decor are based not only on making good impressions with clients and visitors, but also on creating an optimal environment for the workforce. If you’re looking for great ways to use paint in an office building, check out the following tips.

Start with Sleek Blacks and Whites

Black, white and gray are among the biggest color trends for offices. Why? There are a couple of good reasons: These colors lend a sense of formality and luxury to interior spaces, and they’re neutral enough to look great with a variety of furniture colors, accents, desk accessories and more.

 

Not only will the streamlined look impress your clients, but it will also give the space a clean, fresh feeling.

Work with Contrasts

Many experts believe that contrasts in color can help to increase your brain’s activity and attention span — plus, well-planned color contrasts can be visually stunning. In fact, schools have used color contrasts as a way to give students a break from their bright-white reading and writing surfaces. The ability to look up at something darker is believed to help relieve strain on eye muscles.

Black and white color schemes have obvious contrasts, but remember that this isn’t the only way to add contrast to an office. You can utilize opposing colors, like blue and orange, and contrasts between light and dark shades of the same color.

Add Splashes of Color

For many, the natural tendency is to avoid daring new colors and instead stick with safe neutral colors. While a basic neutral color scheme gives an entire space a unified feeling, it also leads to a sense of boredom. Mix your neutral themes with areas of different colors — bright orange accent walls, natural shades like green and brown, or soothing colors like blue. This will make the workspace feel more cheerful, which helps employees stay motivated throughout the day.

Put Color Psychology to Work in Your Office

As you’re planning contrasts or accent walls, make sure to use color strategically. Color psychology can have a big impact on the workforce’s mood and productivity. For instance, blue has been shown to have a calming effect, while green boosts creativity and yellow causes anxiety.

Chalkboard and Whiteboard Paints

One great way to encourage creativity is to use whiteboard and chalkboard paint throughout the office. This gives employees a fun, modern way to brainstorm or keep track of tasks. This can also help office managers save space, since there is no more need to keep those big, clunky whiteboard frames around.

 

It’s amazing how a little bit of paint can help to completely transform an office space.

Use one or all of these tips to turn a dull office into a lively, productive place!

 

Steve Fountaine

Steve Fountaine is the Owner of Premiere Works, which serves the Washington DC, Southern Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas. Services include commercial painting, construction, contracting, office renovations, and more.

 

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Painting Jobs

Imagine this nightmare scenario…

You've spent considerable time and energy putting together what you consider to be a fair proposal for a decorative painting job that you really want to land. You're finally sitting in front of your client revealing each intricate detail of the finish that you want to create on their walls.

Your client seems excited and eager to get started. At last, you reveal the total estimated cost of the project. Your client is speechless and just gasps at you in wide-eyed astonishment muttering that this is a lot more than she'd hoped.

Are you left scratching your head wondering where you lost your client in your sales pitch? It is simple. You did not get a feel for your client's budget during your initial consultation.

Most clients will not reveal their budget to you even if you ask them because they always want to get a lower price. So ultimately you need to know a couple different ways of discovering out how much money your client is willing to spend.

The first way is to come prepared with a sample price list of all the wall finishes you do. This is not a price list, per se, but a general list that breaks down the starting rate for a basic room that measures 12 x 12 feet with 8 foot ceilings.

So for instance, let's say your starting rate for a colorwash finish on a basic room size of 12 x 12 x 8 is $500. You show your client this price on your list and tell them that this is your starting rate and that you still need to factor in windows, doors, actual measurements of the room. By doing this your client will have any indication of your prices when you do come up with your actual bid amount.

The second way to gauge your client's budget is by using your samples. After you've been decorative painting for a while you'll have a good idea how long each finish takes you to accomplish from planning to completion. So if you take the total cost of the finish (including materials and labor costs) and divide by the square footage of the room you'll come up and an average cost per square foot. Take this amount and write it on the back of the sample of this finish in black marker.

As you're reviewing your samples with the client you can either casually point out the cost per square foot or let them see it as they are flipping the pieces over. You can guarantee they'll be sitting there doing any quick calculations in their head as they are looking at the square footage cost for each finish.

If you're worried about whether your bid is too high which is causing your client to now flinch at the price, there are a couple of things you can do to prepare yourself to bid fairly.

First, do your homework in regard to the going hourly or square footage rate in your area. Call around to any other faux finishers or decorative painters to find out what they are charging. When you're speaking to them pretend you're a buyer and ask for their basic rates. Now you're armed with comparative prices.

Should you bid high or low on a project? I've always gone by the rule that if there are a lot of obstacles that will be a nuisance such as high ceilings, lots of windows, children or pets that'll be running around, or if the client will be difficult to work with, that I can justifiably charge more for the contract.

Sometimes, when you're first starting out and you're really hungry for the job you may find yourself bidding low just to land the contract. On the other hand just make sure that you're not bidding so low that you're working for minimum wage.

Also, when contractor's bid low they skew the value of the work within the market unfairly for other decorative painters, which is unfair to the industry as a whole. Remember what they say: "if you get all your bids, you probably are not charging enough".

As you can see, there's a lot to consider when you price out a painting job. But with a little preparation you can win more painting contracts and prepare your client for your proposal.

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Interior Designs

Many homeowners will put a considerable amount of time in determining the best use of color in interior designs throughout the home. They will take the size of the room into consideration and the way the room will be used. Some people choose to use bright colors in dark recesses of the home, and use darker colors when they are trying to achieve a warm effect.

The use of color in interior designs can set the mood in any room of the home where color is applied. The colors can be consistently used throughout the home to evoke a sense of uniformity and well-being. Some people choose to apply lighter shades to walls, and then apply a darker but complimentary shade of the same color to the ceilings in every room of the home.

In the use of color in interior designs, homeowners have the opportunity to blend themes with the colors that they choose. For a boy's room, parents might choose to use darker colors such as blue to compliment the sports theme and motifs that they apply to the walls such as ballpark murals and those that mimic an international raceway that is typically the choice of an avid NASCAR fan.

Many homeowners will choose to the use of color in interior designs throughout the home so that they will blend with the wallpaper. The wallpaper that is used, as bordering around the ceiling, will be more attractive if the use of color in interior designs serves to bring out one basic color that is in the wallpaper.

Some border colors can become more vivid when the coloring on the wall is directly opposite of the wallpaper that is applied. This arrangement is normally chosen for rooms of adolescents that have a distinct liking for shades of pink and need their room to be fit for a princess and adorned with carriages and crowns and sometimes feathers. The finishing touch on rooms that are this elaborate would consider the use of color in interior designs that could be considered complete with the addition of wispy curtains and a complimentary light fixture.

Many homeowners will consider many fabric swatch samples before they find the right one for a particular area of the home. Then they will apply the use of color in interior designs in the room to bring out the rich grains and weaves of the fabric on the walls and still development some flow that they are trying to achieve. Homeowners will sometime choose to use actual wood planking along the lower portions of walls to create a visual path inside a room that is used for business use.

Other people might prefer to apply tiles to walls and the use of color in interior designs in a bathroom might be based on the protective qualities that the paint provides against water damage. Latex paints are available in many color choices and this type of paint is very suitable for use in rooms that have a high level of exposure to humidity and wetness.

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Painting Contractor

When deciding on whether or not to hire a painting contractor, there are several things to keep in mind. At the top of the list is the fact that a licensed house painting contractor has two things many homeowners do not; experience and expertise.

Painting and decorating projects require specialized skills. One good reason why persons pay for the services of a professional painting contractor when it comes to painting the interior or exterior of their home. Time restraints, convenience, safety, and health are among other considerations.

Safety and Health Comes First

Climbing on ladders and painting might be hazardous work; so is working with solvents and dust inhalation. Professional contractors are "safety conscious," and experienced to handle these situations. Home owners whoever opt to do the painting themselves risk unnecessary injury.

Houses built before 1978 may have been painted with lead-based paint, proven to pose serious health risks when scraped and sanded in preparation for repainting. Dust and paint chips from lead-based paint are a health threat to exposed individuals; working around lead-based paint, therefore, represents another safety hazard.

A licensed, professional contractor painting commercial or residential buildings that have lead-based paint have been trained to take precautions to protect you and your family from these health risks. They are also trained to protect themselves and their employees.

Quality Work Guaranteed

Wrapping this up, a house painting contractor will prepare surfaces properly for painting. Poorly prepared surfaces affect the appearance and quality of the new paint. To properly prepare surfaces for repainting is time consuming, but yields great end results, and increases durability of newly painted surfaces.

A qualified painting contractor is also familiar with the several kinds of paints, when to use what product, and how to apply each.

For other tips on selecting the right contractor, read the article, "Home Improvement; Guidelines for Selecting a Contractor" at Handy Canadian. com.

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Refurbishment in Retail For More Sales

Why does a clean, bright shop attract custom? If you walk into a retail store and you are surrounded by peeling paint from the walls, drab colours all around and a general unclean look, not only are you unlikely to buy anything, but you will probably just walk out! A clean, well maintained shop is …

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Painting Tips

We all like being creative. Our busy schedule hardly gives us any time to spent time with our self's. Constant focus on work makes our life dull. One of the very best ways to make your life colorful is by doing any painting in your spare time. A Painting Book consists of any simmering and decorative paintings. If you are an artist it will definitely help your cause.

Today you can find many painting book outlets providing any wonderful painting books. If you would often learn painting you can find a painting book that meets your cause. There are books for beginners that provide step by step guidance of different aspects of painting. These books also provide you with any useful info about color mixing. Painting books are also available for advanced artist. These painting books are highly advanced and drive the artist to new world of creativity.

Painting may be of different types. There are books designed specially for a specific type of painting. A person interested in face painting can find a book specially designed for painting a face. Similarly, a person interested in learning house painting can find a painting book as per his choice. Painting books are also available on tole painting and oil painting. These specially designed books provide various tips and guidelines and train a person into a professional artist.

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Is Blogging on your Roadmap?

Blogging

Now that most everyone has a built a platform to blog on and published several variations of “Why we are the best painters”, “Which Paint should you use” and a few “Before and After” posts it’s time to rethink content and why we are blogging.

In 2016, contractors are ramping up their blogging efforts, putting out info in new and innovative ways to engage customers. Contractors are realizing that sharing written information for customers is more than “just blogging” and are finding new ways to be different and unforgettable, as Ron Ramsden mentions here:

What is going to help the customer remember you?

In our Road Map above, you won’t see blogging listed. Click on Content Creation to see more ideas.

We prefer the term “Content Creation”, and our next few road map articles will delve deeper into the many ways that we can improve our online real estate and answer these questions:

Why are you Blogging?

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Most likely your were told you needed a blog for your website and you or your webmaster added a link in the navigation called “Blog” and then posted a few sporadic articles and then gave up because it was hard to create original content. Writing for purpose is different, and we’ll look at several ways that you can incorporate content into your website.

 

Where is your Content?
Are you using WordPress, Wix, Weebly, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or? We’ll look at these, and some you may not have heard of! Have you thought of guest blogging?

When are you sharing Content?
Do you write one piece, then blast it on every Social Media site? Do you link your site in your email? Do you share content with your customers during the estimating process? We’ll look at ways to manage sharing.

How do I know if it is working?
What can you do to measure results? We’ll look at different metrics. It’s not just about ranking in Google, but converting readers into customers because they found value in what they saw on your site. It’s about 

 

What are you creating?

Click here to get yours!

Let’s not write any more “Why you should hire us because we are the best in Anytown Any State” pieces that are chock full of all the right words, but say nothing about our company culture, processes and skills. Let’s write something we would actually like to read! We’ll share some of our favorite content creators like Tess Wittler, she has a great guide that you can download for free to get some ideas.

We’ll share some of your very own staff thoughts on the topic:

“One thing you should know about social media in general and blogging in particular is a little bit about creating interesting and at least reasonably well-written content. Most would agree that to use any social platform at any kind of a high level would imply that you have to at some point hit a minimum standard and quantity of organic content. Even if by accident, it should happen somewhere along the way.” (Read More) 

For that matter, you can read about how the paint industry’s most prolific and widely read writer overcame his fear of blogging in 2011. Here is what he said at the time, and he is now the Blogging Painters Content Director and Senior Editor at APC Magazine.

We’ll also share some great examples from our own readers, leave a comment below with a link to one of your favorite pieces of content (yours or someone else’s).

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Exterior Painting vs. Winter Weather

House Painters’ Tips on Protecting Your Home from the Elements

We may have had a green Christmas this year, but that doesn’t mean freezing rain and blizzards aren’t waiting around the corner. It’s time to get your home ready for the harsh winter months. While for ourselves, getting ready for winter mainly means buying a warm coat and winter boots, sadly the same can’t be said about your home.

You may have spruced up your home’s exterior this past summer or fall with a fresh coat. Wouldn’t it be a real shame if, come spring, all that effort were to go to waste, and it was ruined by snow and ice? Luckily, there are a few precautions you can take to ensure your home’s exterior painting lasts throughout the bitter winter months.

The main causes of damage during winter arise from your house expanding and contracting due to the constantly changing exterior temperature. This movement will cause the exterior paint to crack and chip. Precipitation (i.e. snow and freezing rain) can also cause paint to blister, leading to chips and bubbles which ruin your paint job’s smooth finish. To protect your exterior paint, you must combat these elements.

The first step comes long before winter. If you want to make sure the initial painting is done properly, then it’s best to hire professional house painters to make sure every coat is applied to last. Whether you paint it yourself or hire a professional, wear and tear will still happen. So before winter sets in, fix and repaint any blisters or chips—after all, existing damage will only worsen, and will be harder to fix later.

As we all well know, Canadian winters can be incredibly harsh on everyone—especially your home’s exterior painting. Having a protective coating will not only strengthen your homes endurance, but it will pay for itself over the years as you save time and money on maintaining it.

Once you’ve gotten all the precautionary measures down, here are a few tips from professional house painters to keep in mind during the winter months:

Make sure nothing is touching your home’s exterior (i.e. plant life, dirt, outdoor appliances) that can freeze and become attached to it. Allowing this to happen will cause or agitate chips and blisters. Also, make sure any gutters or downspouts are sealed and working to avoid water drips from freezing and wearing down the paint.

Lastly, be careful when clearing snow away from your home (e.g. shoveling, salt, and gravel). After all, you’ll be kicking yourself if you’re the one damaging your home instead of the weather!

Your home does not have the luxury of snuggling up inside with hot-chocolate and a good book.
Take care of it, and make sure it’s winter-ready so your home’s exterior painting stays looking great all the way until spring.

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Home Painting

A new coat of paint can refresh and revitalize any room in your house. Paint is also a very cost effective way to change the look of a room. The best part about interior painting is that almost anyone can do it–all you need is the right material and a little bit of knowledge.

Painting Supplies

Your supply needs will vary depending upon the room that you are painting and the type of paint that you are using, but here is a basic list to get you started:

• Paint. After you choose a color, you will also need to choose a finish. The finish determines how shiny the paint will be. Choices include flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. Flat finish is hard to wipe clean and should only be used in low traffic areas that will not attract dirt. Satin, eggshell, and semi-gloss finishes are easy to wipe clean and can be used almost anywhere. Gloss finish is very shiny and is best reserved for small areas such as trim or molding.

• Paint Applicators. Paint rollers and brushes are necessities. A good paint roller can paint an entire room. Choose one that has a fair amount of nap to it-- the thicker the better. When it comes to brushes, everyone has their own individual preference. A small angle brush works well for trim and corners. A three inch flat brush or a paint pad will work well for the places that a paint roller can not reach.

• Miscellaneous Supplies. In addition to paint and paint applicators, you may also need drop cloths, cleaning rags, paint trays, spackling, sandpaper, and a putty knife (if your walls are damaged and need repair), and a ladder or stepladder. The ladder will need to be sturdy and stable to support your movements. Try choosing a ladder with a wide base or a flared bottom like on a Little Giant Ladder.

Painting Tips

When painting, the most important thing you can do is take your time. If you move too fast, things could get sloppy. Also important, is the prep work. Your painting project will go much smoother if you are properly prepared prior to painting. Here are any tips that can help:

• Make sure that you have absolutely everything you need by organizing all of your supplies before you start painting.
• Protect your furniture from paint splatters by moving it or covering it up.
• Use low-tack masking tape to tape off baseboards and trim. Remove the tape before the paint dries.
• Paint the walls before painting trim or woodwork.
• Do not apply a second coat of paint until the first coat has dried.

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Garden Decor

Looking back through history, gardens have always been emphasized. From the Garden of Eden to modern times, writers have placed the principal characters of their stories and sometimes the most exciting events in gardens. Romantic interludes in garden arbors or in shady nooks are a common occurrence.

One does not, however, have to be a writer to envision a restful, romantic and beautiful garden. In today's over-developed suburban landscapes, the land is scalped, trees are removed, and the natural vegetation is destroyed, to be replaced by manicured lawns, demanding unlimited water and polluting chemicals.

Professional landscapers frequently continue this trend, replacing native trees with exotics. Fortunately, there are native plant societies which can give good advice about plants for each planting zone, and law makers are beginning to realize that the destruction of the native vegetation allows unwanted plants to take over. In Florida this has happened with the incredible incidence of Brazilian Pepper trees.

A shady tree, a garden bench, a beautiful birdbath and a tinkling wind chime make for a pleasant place to spend an afternoon, and with the addition of a solar lantern, a setting for a romantic evening interlude. Statuettes and a waterfall also add to the ambience. For a relatively small investment and any good planning, a suburban tract can become an artistic haven for both humans and small wildlife. Decorate your garden and add to the enjoyment of nature.

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Great Start To The Year for SD Painting Contractors

Decorating Project At The Site Of The Old Grange School in Oldham Starting the year as we mean to go on, we were delighted to be awarded the exclusive refurbishment of The Grange School in Oldham. Research found there will be demand for an extra 140 places in the reception year by 2017/8 and in …

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Commercial Painting

If your maintenance budget for the current operating yr has a taken a hit, you may be wondering how to get a commercial painting project accomplished along with many things else. Two possible solutions to project budgeting are purpose driven spending and changing the contracting process.

Purpose Driven Spending

The most common view of a painting project is simple maintenance and facilities up-keep. Justifying painting and coating projects as preventative maintenance is relatively easy because the surface treatment can prevent damages to the underlying structure. If the budget separates preventative maintenance funds from operating costs, you could package the painting project according to its true purpose to get the funding.

However, painting and coating can be a lot more than simple up-keep. In a retail setting, the appearance of a structure can a have a direct impact on the amount of business the facility is able to attract. If the current maintenance budget cannot support a painting project, perhaps the marketing budget could.

Changing the Contracting Process

As a commercial painting budget solution, changing the contracting process may seem like using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. However, the savings from a new way of administering contracts can be significant, especially if your facility does a lot of outsourcing.

Several large organizations adapt a job order contracting system (JOC ) to handle their contracting process. A JOC system is a type of indefinite demand and indefinite quantity contracting system which relies of pre-defined base prices for services. Contractors bid by multiplying the base prices by a selected co-efficient.

JOC systems are often used by schools, government agencies and other organizations to streamline their contracting process. The real savings come from reduced advertising costs, reduced administrative needs, and a quicker RFP to finished project time. According to a white paper published by Centennial Contractors Enterprise, Inc. , the savings associated with a JOC system can be up to 21 percent of standard costs.

The advantage of a JOC system is that once in place to cover a painting project, the system is equally applicable to virtually mostly all other outsourced aspect of facilities budgeting. However, if you are not currently using a JOC system, you should strongly consider hiring an expert consultant to help you implement the program.

Final Words

Facility budgets are not likely to increase anytime soon, so creative solutions are a must to find room in the budget for commercial painting, construction and maintenance projects.

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Floor Plans

The layout and floor plans should also be based on the type of service that the restaurant will give. Fast food restaurants and self-service restaurants would need less distance between the tables since the food will not be served there. For other restaurants which provide table service, the space between the tables is very important so as to prevent too much clutter from happening in a specific part of the restaurant.

-Type of building

The layout plan is restricted by the type of structure where the restaurant will be built. You should be able to take into consideration all the different curves and the minor details in the structure before proceeding.

-Lighting

Proper lighting is very important for every restaurant. The lighting should be able to match the mood and the type of service of the restaurant. A relaxed atmosphere can be complemented by bright lighting while serene and serious moods can be accompanied by subtler shades.

Designing the restaurant will be divided into two important parts: the dining area and the production area.

The dining area is important because this is the essence of the structure of the restaurant. The people should be comfortable in eating in the restaurant and this will be determined as early as the designing phase. Studies have revealed that 50 percent of the time, people come in restaurants as pairs, 30 percent come alone while the remaining 20 percent usually come in groups.

The production area is the second major part of any restaurant. The main thing about the production area should be efficiency. The organization of the kitchen will determine the speed by which the food can be cooked and served. The production area design should take into consideration other things like space for storage, food preparation, baking, cooking, trash storage, production aisles, employee facilities and other such matters. Restaurant startup costs cannot be overlooked! Get $200,000 US Government Grants for new businesses. Claim your FREE $79 Gov Grant book!

In hiring design consultants, the restaurant owner should always remember to put a clause of confidentiality in the contract. This is to prevent the consultants from leaking certain parts of the design to other people, especially to the competitors. This can be as simple as a single-line clause which states that absolutely everything regarding the design will be owned by the client.

These are any useful things to remember in designing your restaurant. The most important thing to remember is the people who will be eating at the restaurant for they will be the ultimate lever of its success or failure.

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Is Networking on your Roadmap?

As a bunch of reformed internet forum junkies ourselves, we could not be happier than to have seen in 2015 the online evolution (some say revolution) that came with the emergence of the online social media group phenomenon. Members ourselves of some remarkable – and some private – assemblies of painters, we see painter to painter networking hitting a new and more meaningful level than ever.

Social Media Networking

Leaders in this category are the Paint, Wallcovering and Pressure Washing Professionals group, founded on Facebook in 2014 by Mike Pope of Northwest Painting. The group currently has over 1300 members and is lightly moderated by some of the industries top names and most respected pros. This group focuses mostly on the day to day business of a painter with a supportive atmosphere of helping each other to meet challenges.

Again, it is a private group, not viewable by the public or indexable by Google. And, in our opinion, that is what makes it good because the old and tired forms of grandstanding and showmanship we used to see on the old paint forums is not a part of the program.

 

Get Coached

Additionally, for those in the social media realm seeking online assistance on the business and marketing end of things, the DYB movement mentioned previously also has a digital venue known as the DYB Cafe on Facebook. This group is led by Steve and April Burnett, with an emphasis on supporting paint contractors who are setting up better business systems. The DYB Cafe is also connected to the popular Burnett hashtag #keepitcaffeinated. This group is strong on support and accountability, which is good because we all need a tap on the shoulder once in awhile to make sure we are productive.

For those needing more than a supportive tap on the shoulder, the more robust kick in the pants is said to be delivered by the program of Tom Reber. If you haven’t met Tom or seen him speak, you should make it a point to in 2016. Tom’s program (and website) is called Motorhard which features a podcast series called Strongpreneur Nation, and a sales training program called Contractor Sales Academy.

Tom is a former Marine with a no nonsense approach, but also one of the nicest guys you will meet in our industry.

 

It takes a Community

These are just a few  examples that exemplify the growth of communities where professionals are gathering to help better each other, and in turn better the industry. We encourage you to participate and share your knowledge. If you know of a group that should be added to our Roadmap, leave a comment below.

Worth noting here is the legendary quotation by Jim Rohn:

“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”

These days, that refers to all of your mental real estate and all of the digital places that people can occupy your mind. We encourage you to constantly re-evaluate who and what is cluttering up your social media feeds and pinging your phone notifications. You may find there is a bunch of chatter that is blocking you from the more meaningful influences you seek.

Let your Mind be Your Map

Be sure to click around on our Roadmap for a look at our collective mind’s eye of top resources.

 

If that’s not enough of a Who’s gonna Be Who in the Paint Industry in 2016, we haven’t even touched on the category of blogging yet…stay tuned.

It’s one of the things we know best. 

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The Painter

Painters have to work in a lot of difficult conditions, and not the least of them is the constant worry of the paint dribbling onto the clothes. Painter uniforms have to be very different because of the adverse conditions in which painters have to work.

But advancement in fabrics has now made it possible to design the right kind of painter uniforms. Painters' uniforms are now made of good quality synthetic fabrics that are thick so that they do not allow the stray paints to seep into the inner clothes that the painter is wearing. Also, the synthetic fabrics have enhanced washable properties, which make it possible for them to become absolutely clean with single washes. You will only have to put in the fabrics in your washing machine with the right kind of detergent for synthetic fibers, and wash it normally. You will see the uniforms come out, as good as new, without any trace of paint on them. This sure beats the need of having to buy new painters uniforms mostly all month!

Their enhanced washability also makes it possible for the uniform makers to use different patterns and colors on the uniforms. You will now find a lot of colors for the painters uniforms, and many manufacturers will even personalize the uniforms for you by embroidering your label onto them. That means, your painters can be quite different from others, and you can actually work at creating a brand image through the uniforms you wear.

You must look out for the bib overalls if you're shopping for painter uniforms. The bib overalls painters use are slightly different. They have front flaps to protect their chests from the paint splashes. They are mainly held up by massive buttons. If you want better protection from the paint, then you can look into the coveralls.

You must realize that painters will have to mainly work in dangerous environments. Sometimes they might have to be on scaffoldings for a long time as they're painting the exterior of a building. For this reason, it is necessary that the painters uniforms be comfort fits. Look for the painter uniforms that are designed in the shape of cargo uniforms. Your painters will love them.

Of course, the overall design of the painter uniforms is much necessary to create the 'look'. You cannot go wrong if you select the big-buttoned bib overalls from any of the leading brands. Even coveralls with lots of pockets look good, and also give better utility.

Your painters will need accessories too. Two of the important things that they must be accessorized with are painter hats and painter boots. The painter hats are mainly fluorescent yellow in color and look quite similar to the hats that construction workers use. Their bright colors enhance the visibility of the painter and hence provide protection from accidents. You will get good boots too. Make sure you get the rugged nonslip boots, because there might be slipping accidents in the areas where painters work.

Online retailers normally have a full range of painter uniforms that's as extensive as it gets. Major offerings from online retailers are jackets, bib overalls, coveralls, shirts and trousers, hats and boots that are specially designed for painters. You could have a tough time making a selection with so many options.

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