by Jacob Musselman | Feb 1, 2024 | Operational Insights, Trends & Products
When it comes to painting projects, taking the necessary steps, in the beginning, is what leads to a high-quality finish with longevity and visual beauty. Customers often overlook priming and sealing the substrate, but a step that can make or break a project. Paint...
by Jacob Musselman | Feb 1, 2024 | Operational Insights
Benchmarking your business can make the difference between a tough season and a disastrous season. Every quarter, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in conjunction with The Farnsworth Group, fields the Independent Retailer Index. This survey...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 31, 2024 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Houzz, an online design forum, released its 2024 U.S. Kitchen Trend Study after surveying over 3,400 homeowners on their recent or planned kitchen renovations. The trends Houzz see coming this year range from using nontraditional colors to high-tech appliances to...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 24, 2024 | Trends & Products
Liquid-Applied Flashing (Sponsored) AU-1 Liquid-Applied Flashing is a high-performance elastomeric liquid flashing membrane that can be brushed, rolled or troweled without a primer to form a lasting, waterproof seal. AU-1 Liquid-Applied Flashing meets the performance...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 19, 2024 | Industry News
Stainmaster Paint, available exclusively at Lowe’s, recently unveiled its 2024 Color of the Year—English Green. English Green goes well with terracotta, gold and cool shades of blue, plum and grey. When selecting English Green as its Color of the Year,...