How to Learn From Others’ Mistakes: Keep Growing
“The only source of knowledge is experience.” But is experience simply the name we give to our mistakes? Either way, Accessa has some 30 years of coatings knowledge racked up and now they want to make it easier than ever to share with you. Get the free guide “Lessons Learned to Keep Coatings Customers Growing.” Just follow the link to download your copy or look for it featured on the Accessa Coatings Solutions home page. There’s no risk and no obligation. The guide is organized into two useful sections that go something like...
read more6 Common Coating Mistakes and How To Avoid Them (Part II)
This is part II in our series of common coating mistakes. You can get the full list by downloading the guide, “Keep Coating Customers Growing” where we share some of the common mistakes and opportunities we have observed so you can have rewarding experiences with your future coatings projects. MISTAKE 2: Not having enough product on time. The paint production supervisor gets the call: “There’s no paint.” Manufacturing lines are shut down. More than 100 people stop working. This scenario is painful and all too common....
read more6 Common Coating Mistakes and How To Avoid Them (Part I)
We have seen a number of customers make the same coating mistakes. We’ve created a list of the six common mistakes and recommendations for how to avoid making them that we will share one at a time, starting with this post. At the heart of this list is the importance of thorough planning, making smart choices and staying competitive. You can get the full list by downloading the guide, “Keep Coating Customers Growing” where we share some of the common mistakes and opportunities we have observed so you can have rewarding...
read moreTwo Finishing Problems, One Real Solution
In the finishing business, there are essentially two kinds of inevitable problems, the good ones and the bad ones. A good problem is an opportunity to up-sell additional value or an opportunity to venture product where you’ve had no previous experience. Of course a bad problem is a persistent one that usually involves excessive waste or rejection on a job you that do have. In either case, I would argue that the “solution” to these problems should always look the same. It will be one that improves the product, makes your company money...
read moreDistressed Furniture Painting in High Demand and Cost
By Les Yoder, Account Executive Getting furniture to look like it has been passed down for generations with distressed furniture painting has become a full-time profession for some people in the wood industry. Paint manufacturers such as Becker Acroma have even gone as far as setting up dedicated paint labs with teams working to find new techniques to make the new look old. With websites like Houzz, paint contractors and wood furniture builders have grown to expect their high-end clientele to come to them, pictures in hand, asking to...
read moreHazcom and GHS: 7 Questions Answered
The following guest post from our partners at Cornerstone offers insight on Hazcom and GHS. Learn how your business might be liable for required training by Dec. 1, 2013, and how you can stay compliant. In 1983, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) first adopted the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom). The intent of Hazcom was based on a simple concept that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of chemicals to which they are exposed while at work. Key to this legislation was...
read moreFive Steps to Estimate the Amount of Paint for a Job
By Mike Manetta, Target Account Executive Underbidding a job can be a costly mistake for a contractor. When more paint is needed than the original contract specified, it’s the contractor who ends up eating those costs. On the other hand, overbidding a job can result in lost business. Knowing how to accurately estimate the amount of paint for a job is a critical skill for winning bids and making profits. That being said, making accurate estimates is a skill that comes with experience. Even the most seasoned contractors sometimes need a...
read moreAluminum Adhesive Technologies are Industry Game Changers
By Vince Todd, Jr., Vice President In an effort to build lighter, more fuel-efficient cars, automotive manufacturers are turning to aluminum to achieve a 50+ mile per gallon (MPG) fuel economy target. While aluminum companies have long pushed for their metal to replace steel in vehicle manufacturing, one of the biggest obstacles has been how well aluminum parts stick to the rest of the car. In a quest to remedy the situation, aluminum companies are developing new adhesive technologies that can be applied in mass production. These changes will...
read more4 Considerations to Determine the Best Coating Solution
By Vince Todd, Sales Director Choosing a coating solution that doesn’t perform well for a specific application can lead to costly mistakes. This is why it is important to understand how and in what type of conditions the end product will need to perform. To determine the right coating solution for a specific job, these are the four big factors that must be considered: Will the end product be for interior or exterior use? What environmental conditions will the end product be exposed to? Will high heat or conditions such as snow and ice or...
read moreHow to Measure Iron Phosphate Coating Weight
By Mike Manetta, Target Account Executive When producing high-end aluminum and steel parts, such as those used in automotive manufacturing, there is no room for errors. A quality part must have a long, reliable shelf life. This means the part must have a durable metal coating that can resist corrosion. Pretreating aluminum and steel parts with an iron phosphate coating will increase the lifespan of a part as long as the weight of the iron phosphate is applied within the proper range. If the weight of the iron phosphate is too light, the...
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