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How the Right Colors Paint the Perception of Your Business

Christie Simon
September 28, 2020
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Color psychology is a fascinating thing. Imagine, for a moment, what the world would have been like for our prehistoric ancestors. Eyesight is one of the most important senses for humans.
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The Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint

The Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint

Kevin Jefferson
August 26, 2020
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Different paints come with different properties, as they are manufactured for different purposes. Exterior paint is formulated to handle mildew and fading. Interior paint, on the other hand, is made to allow cleaning and resist staining.
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What is Static? And Why Is It a Problem?

August 4, 2020
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Static is the invisible enemy of the perfect paint finish. You may be surprised to learn how many everyday, profit-draining problems static causes.
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Paint and Coatings Businesses Can Put Crisis Downtime to Good Use

Paint and Coatings Businesses Can Put Crisis Downtime to Good Use

Gary C. Smith
July 6, 2020
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What a difficult time this is! Many day-to-day business activities have been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. But in order to assist not-for-profit organizations, there is something positive paint and coatings manufacturers and retailers can accomplish during this lull
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What it Means to Measure Color "Inline"

Greg Stehn
June 19, 2020
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Inline color measurement solutions help manufacturers manage color as the product is being made.
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Powder Coating Masking Fundamentals

Lee Lechner
May 21, 2020
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How much time are you spending on masking before your parts get powder coated? Are you looking at a bunch of different masking products, unsure of what to actually use? If you’re looking to learn the fundamentals of masking before powder coating, this post is just what you need.
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How to Fix Common Paint Problems on Historic Buildings

Jennifer Bell
March 12, 2020
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Every building that's created contains a slice of history. If you own a historic home, it might be tempting to upgrade it to look like modern homes, but that would be a shame. Instead, consider restoring rather than renovating.
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How to Achieve the PANTONE® Color of the Year 2020 on Durable Goods and Consumer Electronics

February 14, 2020
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Durable goods and consumer electronics are no longer destined to be white, gray and black. In fact, consumers are moving towards more classic colors and special-effect finishes like metallics.
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Digital Color Management and Powder Coatings: Here’s What You Should Know

Mike Tancini
January 17, 2020
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The adoption of digital color measurement and communication can have a positive impact across the supply chain for many industries – resulting in a significant reduction in time and costs associated with product development – and the paint and coatings industry is no different.
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The Seven P’s of Customer-Focused Digital Interactions to Build Customer Loyalty

Chad Storlie
December 10, 2019
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How can a business be more customer friendly, more in touch with customers, and more focused on prompt solutions to each unique customer in a cost-effective manner?
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