Employee handbook painters

Many paint manufacturers now use no lead at all in their paints. Today, hundreds of brands and types of paints are being marketed by dozens of companies. Many of these products are toxic, flammable, poisonous, or reactive when used incorrectly. Local and state governments, as well as building departments, are becoming more aware of the dangers associated with painting.

Some communities have adopted regulations that require empty paint cans to be separated from regular garbage - so they can be disposed of at hazardous dump sites. Some building codes restrict the use of some paints to certain types of buildings or products. You can expect that both paint manufacturers and painters will be more heavily regulated in the future. That's just one good reason to read the section in this manual that deals with paint safety and paint chemistry.

Every professional painter should be a safety-conscious painter. Safety is just good business. It pays! That's all you need to say.

You, like every painter in the trade, help protect and beautify property. You communicate style and mood through design and color. You're dealing with modern materials, competitive conditions and human emotions. It's not easy to survive in this business.

And many don't. But painters who know how to make the most of the equipment and materials available, who price their services fairly, who deal intelligently and honestly with clients and fellow tradesmen, and who take pride in their work, will thrive in this business. That's true today and always will be. That's what this manual is all about. It's meant to help you establish and build a career in painting. It shows how to stay out of trouble while building a reputation for quality and professionalism.

Setting up your business- If you don't already have a degree in business administration - and I know a few paint contractors who have graduate degrees - this book can be your introduction to setting up and running a paint contracting business.

You need some goals and should know what to expect. The first section covers all this, and more practical details like insurance, taxes, and estimating Chemistry and color- You need to know something about the chemistry of paint if you're going to recommend the right paint for the job.

Will it cover? Does it have the weather-resistance you need? Will it react with what's already there? Don't be like a painter I know who did a nice job on a huge airplane hangar.

His client was a communications company and had sensitive antennas in the hangar. Eager to do a lasting job, my friend used top quality lead-based paint. He clean forgot that lead reflects radio waves. His next step was to remove all the paint he had applied so carefully the week before. But paint does more than protect exposed surfaces. It can also change the way form and texture are perceived. Color is the finishing touch for nearly every building.

That's why this book has a section on color and its psychological and physical effects on people. Doing the work- The last section of this manual explains how experienced painters apply coatings: do's and don'ts, the problems and solutions.

There are plenty of creative ideas and tips here for your use, even if you've been painting for years. If you're an experienced painter, congratulations. But I'll bet the price of this book that there's plenty of information that you can use between this page and the back cover - practical tips that even an old master painter could use.

If you're just starting on a career in painting, I can offer some encouragement. The field is wide open for enthusiastic, eager young men and women willing to work hard, deal honestly and develop the skills needed for success.

You've made the right choice, both in following a career in painting and in picking up this book. Having covered these important preliminaries, let's get down to business. How do you start and build a profitable paint contracting company? That's the subject of Chapter 2. This complete guide explains what painters and paint contractors need to know to thrive in the paint contracting business.

Doing Professional Quality Work — Selecting the right tools including power equipment. Preparing all types of surfaces. Tips for repainting kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, eaves and porches whether wood, drywall, plaster or metal. Handling new construction what to insist on and what to avoid. Getting good results from your airless spray rig with a troubleshooting guide. How to apply every common type of paint, coating, texture and wall cover, including paper, plastics, laminates and fiberglass.

Paint Problems and Their Cure — Why coatings fail. Testing for blisters, chalking, poor adhesion and condensation. Recipes for removing all types of stains.

What to do about voids, skips, holidays, pulls, wrinkles, color changes, gloss spots, streaks, yellowing, peeling, alligatoring, powdering, chipping, checking, cracking, crazing, fisheyes, graining, roller stipple, water stains and fire damage. Using the Right Paint and Color — Avoiding paint oxidation, chalking, and fading.

Creating special effects cobweb, crackle and splatter. Using stains, varnishes, lacquer, shellac, plastics, preservatives and primers.

Avoiding customer complaints about color match. Tried and true color schemes for everything costs by mixing your own colors. Making touch-ups blend in perfectly. Setting Up Your Business — Selecting your area and specialty.

Where to get start-up cash and how much you need. Protecting yourself with insurance. Controlling expenses. Staying legal taxes and licenses. Getting top value for your advertising dollar. Typical budgets for paint contractors. Keeping your paperwork straight including blank forms your should use. Tracking job expenses.

Finding Your Gravy Train — Over 30 profitable specialty painting businesses you should consider. How to sell the job at your price. Estimating areas, material quantities and labor costs for walls, overhangs, gables, molding, trim, doors, and windows including worksheets you can use. From company mission statement and company history to company values, vacation policy, sick leave and employee benefits, a good HR company handbook should have it all. If you want to be able to answer these questions easily for your new hires, try AirMason Handbook Builder.

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