| Loaded with "How-To" information you'll use every day to get professional results on any job. Explains the best way to prepare a surface for painting or repainting; selecting and using the right materials and tools (including airless spray); tips for repainting kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, eaves and porches; how to match and blend colors; why coatings fail and what to do about it. Topics include: History of Paint; Creating a Profitable Contracting Company; Accounting, Inventory, and Management Control; Specialty Painting; Selling; Estimating; Safety; Choosing the Right Paint and Color; Surface Cleaning and Preparation; Water and Fire Damage; Painting New Construction; Selecting and Using the Proper Tools; Spray Painting; Cement Products and Texturizing; Alternate Wall Coverings; and Paint Chemistry. |
