Fueled by architects and commercial
projects, the painting industry
has begun manufacturing and
using more environmentally
friendly paints. Painting contractors
who ignore the trend may
begin to feel it in the wallet, as
green products begin to seep into the home market. By: Karen Gaspers
For the second year in a row, American Painting Contractor
recognizes the top Who’s Who in the Painting Industry.
Featuring them here is our way of applauding the
impressive strides they have made. By: Donna Whicher
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Fine-Finish Tips for
High-Quality Jobs
When used for the proper applications,
fine-finish airless sprayer tips
offer high-quality results and cost
benefits. By: Karen Gaspers
28
Decorative Finishes: Thinking Ahead
Knowing how to prepare a wood surface before you
begin a painted finish, and how to protect your decorative
finish after it’s been
created is just as important
as the finish itself. By: Cat Faust
34
Columns
From the Editor: Meet and Greet
By: Karen Gaspers
6
Editorial: Words to Live By
By: Jerry Howell
8
Sound Business Management
Successful people make it a priority to focus on behaviors
and actions that help them reach their desired goals.
Learn nine secrets of how they do it. By: Monroe Porter
10
Decorative Touch
Victor DeMasi explains how ordinary house paints can
result in beautiful murals.
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TOP JOB Profile
Gary Lord Wall Options and
Associates Inc. zeroes in on
the details but never loses
sight of the big picture on
this whole-house project.
