inPAINTÂŽ Feb/Mar 2016
CONTENTS FEATURES
Making the Grade
Caulk This Way
Striking a balance between adhesion, flexibility, durability, paintability and cost
Pro Picks
Pros' most-valued perks from paint manufacturers
It's good to be green
What paint manufacturers are doing on the green scene
Friend or Foe?
Working with the competition
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6 The News
36 Profile
Industry ins and outs
The Tower at PNC Plaza
8 Trends
38 Workforce
A fast look at the forces at work in our industry
Common sense advice that any crew will respond to
9 Trend in Focus
41 Upcoming Events
Boomers promise to be a boon to contractors and remodelers
The what, where and when of the industry’s leading events
10 Ask a Pro If you were going to start a painting company today, which markets would you target and why?
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DEPARTMENTS
42 Bottom Line Pitching to an HOA
12 Work Smart Getting your foot in the door with property managers
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inPAINT | Feb/Mar 2016
Photo Courtesy of PNC Bank
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