American Painting Contractor

American Painting Contractor stands as the top resource for painting professionals. For more than 95 years, APC has been dedicated to providing valuable information that enables contractors to enhance their business and boost their earnings. With a focus on application methods, innovative products, business strategies, and industry news, APC is a reliable companion for painting contractors throughout the United States. APC is not just a publication; we are evolving into a multimedia powerhouse. Explore our various platforms so we can keep expanding and offering even more useful content for contractors!

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JX-20 Moisture Meter from GARDCO

2 months ago | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

The JX-20 Moisture Meter is a new precision tool for woodworkers. Moisture control is critical for preventing warping, cracking, and other defects in wood products, and the JX-20 offers a reliable solution. This meter is designed to provide accurate and consistent moisture readings across various types of wood, from freshly cut lumber to finished products, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards.
The Steward - APC

2 months ago | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

With high-quality paint prices climbing over $100 per gallon, minimizing paint waste has never been more crucial. The Steward, the newest addition to the StopLossBags product line, offers a solution. The Steward addresses this issue head-on by extending the life of stored paint, ensuring that users can save on costs without sacrificing quality. The product features a patent-protected, user-friendly system that simplifies the tasks of filling, mixing, and dispensing paint.
Pro Face Frame & Door Mover Angled

2 months ago | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

PaintLine has unveiled the Pro Face Frame & Door Mover Angled (PFFDM.ANG), a mobile rack tailored for the seamless transportation of cabinet doors, panels, and face frames across production floors. This latest iteration addresses common challenges faced in manufacturing settings, such as navigating ramps without compromising the safety of delicate components.
Elite 3500 72V sprayer

2 months ago | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

The new Elite 3500 72V is a battery-powered paint sprayer that is the latest iteration of Titan’s well-regarded Elite series.The Elite 3500 72V is designed to deliver a consistently smooth finish while offering ease of operation and field serviceability. One of its key features is the absence of emissions and reduced noise levels, which allows for extended working hours, particularly in areas where noise restrictions are in place.
Boost profits with job costing

2 months ago | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

By Kevin Hoffman Probably the last thing you want to do after finishing a job is to break out a spreadsheet and evaluate it. But thatâs exactly what Chris Moore says you should do. âJob costing is sitting down and analyzing what your profit is on every project after itâs completed,â says Moore, the founder of Elite Business Advisors, which specializes in coaching painting businesses. With a good spreadsheet, job costing shouldnât take more than a couple hours a month.
Improve Profit with Job Costing

Mar 20, 2025 | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor Improve Profit with Job Costing 00:00 / 40:48 It’s one of the easiest, most reliable ways to improve your bottom line, yet up to 2/3rds of painting contractors aren’t doing it. We’re talking about job costing, and it takes less time than you think. In this podcast, we actually manage to make spreadsheets fun. Sponsored by: IUPAT Guest: Chris Moore...
Smooth Operator - APC

Feb 26, 2025 | paintmag.com | Kevin Hoffman

Picture this scene: Youâre on a ladder, 60 feet in the air, paintbrush in hand, when word comes that the boss is here to meet you. Thatâs how Juan Medina met Bill Harrison, the patriarch of Harrison Contracting. Juan climbed halfway down, a bit reluctantly. âI didnât want to lose the whole day going down and back up again,â Juan recalls with a smile. Before Juan got to the bottom, Harrison waved him off.
Setting Goals to Grow

Feb 18, 2025 | paintmag.com | Andrew Dwyer |Kevin Hoffman

Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor Setting Goals to Grow 00:00 / 41:07 Every great business sets goals – quarterly, yearly, and long term. They’re often easy to dream up, much harder to achieve in reality. In this podcast, we talk about how to set expectations–with your executive team, managers, and painters–to grow your business. Guest: Chris Elliot...
Creating a Good Culture

Jan 29, 2025 | paintmag.com | Andrew Dwyer |Kevin Hoffman

Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor Creating a Good Culture 00:00 / 33:39 Culture is more than just a nice to have. It can be the difference between keeping your workforce and making sure they hold each other accountable to do the job the right way. In this episode, we talk about how to hire and manage for culture, and how you’ll know it’s working. Guest: John MacFarland...
Building the Business You Want

Jan 8, 2025 | paintmag.com | Andrew Dwyer |Kevin Hoffman

Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor Building the Business You Want 00:00 / 46:25 If you’re struggling to gain traction in your business, listen to Michal Cheney of No Drip Painting. Her secret sauce of kindness and confidence empowers her to create a painting company that reflects her ideals. And she’s sharing her experience through the PCA’s popular Women in Paint event. Sponsored by BEHR & HYDE Women in paint event...