by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 12, 2023 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Benjamin Moore released its Color of the Year 2024 as Blue Nova 825, an intriguing blend of blue and violet that sparks adventure, elevates and expands horizons. Inspired by the brilliance of a new star formed in space, Blue Nova beckons us to unknown places in search...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 12, 2023 | Operational Insights
At Northwood Paint & Supply in Traverse City, Michigan, general manager Kyle Rosinski saw a need in the community and met it, offering paint sprayer rentals to professional and DIY customers. Several local companies discontinued paint sprayer rentals, so Rosinski...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 11, 2023 | Trends & Products
Interior Water-Based Clear Finish Old Masters | Myoldmasters.com (sponsored) Apex High Performance Polymer (HPP) Interior Water-Based Clear Finish is a single component coating replacing solvent-based lacquers and varnishes. Developed for contractors, builders and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 9, 2023 | Industry News, Trends & Products
AkzoNobel introduced Sweet Embrace as the Interpon Color of the Year 2024, a delicate shade of soft grey with a hint of violet, and a subtle metallic effect, a color with a gentle optimism that is both understated yet liberating. The color of the year is launched as...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 9, 2023 | Industry News
Industry leader and former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) president and CEO Bill Lee died Friday, September 29. Lee was a passionate supporter of the independent home improvement retail industry, serving the association for over 20 years before...