THE DAILY GRIND

By Jerry Rabushka, Editor

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“Here’s a conversation

from a previous job: ‘What would you like the

staff to do that they’re not

doing now?’ ‘Their work.’”

Talking Myself Into 2018It’s December! Time, usually, for year in review or resolutions and

predictions for the next. Or not, because we could simply resolve not to do that. But it’s a good

time to reflect. One thing I want to avoid doing in 2018 is wasting space in this magazine praising a painter for simply showing up to work. Showing up should be your minimal commitment. Then doing the work. If this doesn’t happen, not sure I can help. If I’ve been on a horse about this for a couple months, it’s because I’ve seen it too much.

I just had this experience with someone who wanted my business in a non-painting capacity. I said, “Let’s meet and talk it over and I’ll bring a check for your service.” Well, you can imagine what happened, or didn’t, and I still have my money.

I was the kid in high school who when people said, “I’ll call you,” I would believe them. I was that same kid in college, and on through life. Sometimes I even believed people would keep appointments they asked for at the National Hardware Show! Now I’m quick with “you didn’t call, so I found something else to do.”

“Here, you can borrow this brush and extension pole for your next job, but I need it back,” I said to a painter who has yet to return said brush and said extension pole, and didn’t show up for the job either.

Here’s a conversation from a previous job: “What would you like the staff to do that they’re not doing now?” “Their work.”

So, what’s my resolution? To be realistic. To practice what I preach and return calls when I need to, show up when I say I will, or if not, at least give enough notice that people can make other plans. To take care of myself so I can take care of others. Or even this: to say no, if no is the best course of action, rather than saying yes and then not doing anything about it.

Will you take out the trash? No. Do the dishes? No. Dinner? No. Laundry? No. See, easy!

I left 2016 with a request for kindness and compassion, and I think one way to do that is just to keep your word. Be the person someone can trust. I have 25 years on the job and there’s some things I can get away with and some I can’t. For instance, I can’t say, “I didn’t feel like filling those pages up so we’re going to just have some white space this month.”

One of my favorite sayings: “Being a professional means doing a good job even when you don’t want to.” I played trumpet in a jazz band for a few years and there were some songs I passionately disliked. But I figured the audience didn’t give a rat-tail brush about whether I liked the song or not and they deserved my best effort. I challenged myself to play with as much spirit as possible, while counting the measures down to the end.

That’s a question I might ask a little more this year: what do you do when you don’t want to go to work but you have to? We’ve all been there. Sure you need the money, but you won’t get the money if you do a lousy job—your impending divorce may be painful, but don’t take it out or Mrs. Smith’s front porch, or worse, Mrs. Smith herself. If you’re the crew chief, how do you positively motivate the crew member who’s usually on it but is going through a rough patch?

Perhaps this year, we’ll try to avoid articles telling you to work harder. Maybe we can help you work better. Let’s try that. I’ll show up if you will. TPC

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DepartmentsTHE DAILY GRIND 2This is the last time, really, for sure, that we’re going to say this. Maybe.

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You couldn’t beat Saturday afternoon matinees at the the-aters in St. Louis’

Delmar loop—two cowboy movies, a short subject, and a cartoon, all for 15 cents—a dime to get in and a nickel for the popcorn. We took in cowboy movies with heroes like Johnny Mack Brown, Rocky Lane, Bob Steele, Tex

Ritter and a host of other

good guys who in the space of 60 minutes made everything ok—a couple of fist fights, a gun fight or two, one or two chases (usually to rescue the damsel in distress), and then the final scene where they turned and waved goodbye.

Johnny Mack Brown was a soft-spoken but fearless cowboy hero that you could depend on—he never started a fight but he never ran from one either; and he could usually shoot the gun right out of the other guy’s hand.

It was all great until one Saturday when we had to go back home and ask for more money because the prices had been raised—it was now 20 cents to get in and a dime for the popcorn! The neighborhood mothers were incensed, so they marched down to the theatre demanding an explanation. In the ’40s, an extra 15 cents was a big deal, especially if there was more than one kid in the family, and some of us did not get in on that Saturday.

It was our first experience with betrayal—Johnny Mack Brown never betrayed anyone or anything. Nei-ther did Rocky Lane or Bob Steele or the other heroes of the time: Captain Midnight, who with the Secret Squadron kept America safe from all of its enemies; or Don Winslow of the Coast Guard who guarded the seas with his friend Red Pennington.

TV also betrayed us. AM radio had given us the chance to use our imaginations for such heroes as Buck Rogers and Tom Mix—even Captain Midnight never betrayed us…until TV. We were heartbroken because he didn’t look anything like we had imag-

ined. AM radio and the Saturday afternoon matiness fed our imaginations, and a program that lasted for many years on radio was gone after a year or two on TV. I used to rush to be home by 4:00 in the afternoon to tune in to my heroes on radio, but TV ruined all of that. It was hard to have any faith in TV heroes.

Enter: The ManThis brings us now to Stan Musial, Number 6 of the

St. Louis Cardinals—don’t ask me how; it just does. St Louis in the ’40s and ’50s was an open air city—no air conditioning and everybody had a radio tuned to KMOX during Cardinals games—the call “Heere’s Musial” brought forth the possibility of unlimited excitement and success as Musial smacked one out of the park—we all knew you could depend on Stan the Man as he uncoiled from his stance and sent baseballs into the stratosphere.

Better yet, with a Knothole Gang card you could get into a game for the price of a streetcar ride and about 50 cents admission—popcorn was a little extra—there were no hundred dollar seats and 25 dollar parking fees…heck we were kids! We didn’t have cars but we had a limitless life in many ways—we could depend on the Delmar streetcar to get us to Grand Avenue. After that, a free transfer on the Grand Avenue line and we were at Sportsman’s Park and kid heaven.

So What About the paint?By now I am sure you’re asking what all of this has

to do with paint and painting, and so it’s time to tell you about painter Adam Dill, to whom I confided that hiring a painting contractor was an act of faith.

I read about Adam in an issue of TPC, and since our house hadn’t been painted in some 15 or so years, we needed to get about it. The horror stories in my neighborhood were legion—workers starting on Monday and never showing up again; painters using the wrong paint, failing to prep properly, or getting paint on the brick—so I wanted to be really careful about hiring a painter.

Our houses are about 100 years old and made of solid masonry walls with a lot of wood trim and second stories. No way are any of us (we are mostly older folks now) going to be climbing ladders up 40

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by Sol Rabushka, Contributor

The Paint Cont ractor and the Matinee Idol

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or 50 feet to start scraping and painting.On the appointed day, Adam and his employee

came by at 7:30 a.m. and started prepping—they put in a solid day and came back five more days to finish up and left a great impression on everyone in the neighborhood. I instinctively knew (I had faith) that they would be on the job and I knew they would do the job the right way (they did)—if a radio show could be made about a paint contractor it would certainly feature Adam Dill—he and Johnny Mack Brown were kindred spirits.

I wanted Johnny Mack Brown to catch the bad guys, shoot the gun out of the other guy’s hand, and save “the girl” and the stagecoach line—and I wanted Adam to put a good coat of paint on a properly pre-pared surface, and he did—he painted the wood and not the brick or the glass, he cleaned up everything properly, used the right paint for our application (Benjamin Moore Regal Flat White), and made a good impression on everybody in the neighborhood. Most likely he’ll be back on the block to paint more homes.

Adam could have flown with Captain Midnight or sailed with Don Winslow—I never had any doubts about his professionalism or his integrity just as I never had any doubts that Stan the Man would smack the ball over the right field fence.

In this case, faith is a two-way street between the contractor and the homeowner—we don’t want you to take the one-third down payment and leave town, while you need to know you will be paid for the rest of the contract when you’re finished. Both of us need to know that the job will be done the right way—the thing about my deal with Adam Dill is that we both had faith in the integrity of the other.

One final note—I just got a three-disc set of old Johnny Mack Brown movies from Amazon—they are as great as I remember and now I can have an afternoon of “Saturday matinees” any day of the week—not exactly as it used to be when I was a kid, but pretty close.

Sol Rabushka, in case you haven’t figured it out, is the editor’s father. TPC

The Paint Cont ractor and the Matinee Idol

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The Paint Contractor's 2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

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A lot of folks put up holiday lights this time of year, and we’re no exception, as we start off our annual product spotlight with…lights! Which is great, because you’ll be able to see how to use all the other new products featured in this end of year wrap-up. Many of these products were designed with the contractor in mind, including new coatings, paint brushes, tools, and more! Tell ’em you saw it in The Paint Contractor, and let us know how they help you in 2018. Don’t see your product up in lights? Send it to us for inclusion in a future issue! (Information provided by product manufacturers)

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The Paint Contractor's 2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

Light Folding WorkThe innovative design of the

1600 Lumen Rechargeable Folding Work Light solves several problems for today’s tradesmen who want a portable lighting solution that improves jobsite safety, runs cool to the touch, and can be set up quickly. The innovative “Z fold” allows this light to fold down for easy storage and transport without the risk of bulbs breakage. bulldogpower.com

Easy Pickin’s3M™ Duct Tape offers a full lineup to work effec-

tively for all kinds of projects. Every 3M Duct Tape is conformable, holds securely, and tears easily off the

roll; each is also weather-resistant to withstand the harmful effects of sunlight and moisture. Even though they’re called “duct” tapes, 3M Duct Tape offers a universal solution for a variety of jobs. This year, 3M introduced new, bolder packaging that calls out each tape’s main use. This means easier shopability at the shelf, allowing you to quickly understand each product’s superpower so you can quickly choose the right tape for any job. 3m.com

Atlas ExpressLess dipping, more paint-

ing. Corona Brushes, Inc. added two new models to its popular Performance

Chinex® family of pro-fessional brushes: the 2½" and 3" Express™ angular sash series and the 3" Atlas™ square edge wa l l brush.

These extra-long filament brushes save

you considerable time and effort by loading more paint per dip,

providing superior coverage with less trips back to the bucket to re-load. By decreasing time spent on reloading, these brushes give you more time on the surface and significantly increase daily production. They are made with extra strong stainless-steel ferrules secured on hardwood handles with threaded nails. coronabrushes.com

Pry Into Our BusinessWarner’s Painter’s

Pry Bar (11090) is designed with extended

teeth to better reach under trim and casing to allow remov-

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Remover quickly cleans up graffiti, mark-er, and other “tags” from hard surfaces. This special formula packs a powerful punch while being safe to use. For indoor or outdoor applications. It is VOC compliant with virtually no odor, and made with 100% American grown soybeans. Works quickly on spray paint on cars. Watch the pro-motional video and see them remove “Jennie: 867-5309.” franmar.com

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The Paint Contractor's

2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE! Who Needs Five Golden Rings?

Kelly-Moore Paints’ Level 5™ Primer Surfacer is a high build PVA primer and surfacer designed to transform level 4 drywall into a level 5 finish without the application of a skim coat. It will hide imper-fections, smooth rough wallboard, and provide a tight seal for excellent sheen uniformity of topcoats.

Level 5 is optimized for professional spray application and can be easily sanded when needed. It has low odor and VOC meeting the most stringent air quality requirements, making it ideal for quick turnaround of occupied spaces. kellymoore.com

X it OutBenjamin Moore’s Ultra Spec SCUFF-X®

is a revolutionary, high-performance, one-component latex paint designed for high-traffic commercial areas. This product is engineered to provide superior scuff-resistance without the strong odor, pre-mixing, short-pot life and application difficulties associ-ated with similar, two-component products. benjaminmoore.com

A Galaxy Close Close ByFaux Effects International Inc. presents Galaxy Stone®,

a low VOC revolutionary luminescent architectural coating formulated for both interior and exterior use. It is extremely hard and resistant to water and harsh weather conditions with no top coat necessary. Galaxy Stone is formulated for easy roll-on applications and is an excellent medium for stenciling.

It is suitable for professional designer and paint contractor applications,

as well as the DIY market. Galaxy Stone is currently

available in four designer col-ors and a tint base. fauxfx.com

Tripod Light DEWALT’s 20V MAX Cordless Tripod

Light (DCL079), illuminates dark work areas and withstands tough jobsite conditions. With cutting-edge LED technology, the 20V MAX Cordless

Tripod Light offers impressive bright-ness and runtime along with cordless

convenience. It has three brightness set-tings and illuminates works areas with a

maximum output of 3,000 lumens. Its telescoping design sets up in seconds and collapses for easy portability and

storage. Position it overhead to reduce shadows and glare as well as illu-

minate hazards, workstations, and equipment. The light can also

help provide contrast and color visibility for detailed tasks or to direct light at work surfaces.

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The Paint Contractor's

2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

EurovisionEurolux Interior Flat from Fine

Paints of Europe is a low-odor, high performance, fast drying waterborne finish suitable for all properly prepared interior surfac-es. Eurolux may be applied over sound existing latex or oil finishes without priming, although a better appearance and enhanced dura-bility will result if the surface is first primed with the appropriate FPE Primer. It is extremely easy to work with as it dries quickly and is completely free of odor. This remarkable paint is washable and maintainable which makes it ideal for the active lifestyle. A Eurolux Interior wall applica-tion can normally be expected to last ten to fifteen years. finepaintsofeurope.com

Shield Your RustRichards Rust Shield QD 1500 is a quick dry interior/

exterior enamel with the following benefits: 1-2 hour recoat, corrosion resistance, built for production, rust preventative, rich gloss finish, and available in a variety

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The Paint Contractor's

2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE! Hold it!

U l t r a G r i p , from Nationwide Protective Coating, is an environmen-ta l ly f r iend ly high performance waterproofing coating designed t o r e s i s t up to 15 PSI of water pressure. It will waterproof most any surface that it is applied to and is excellent for leaking walls. nationwidecoatings.com

All Paint PerformanceStanley Tools’ premium paint brushes

are designed to perform well with all paints. The 100% tipped and flagged solid round tapered (SRT) polyester filaments ensure durability while a smooth chiseled edge allows for even paint distribution with no drag or brush marks. The soft grip anti-fatigue handles are perfect for large paint jobs while the stainless steel rust resistant ferrules ensures longevity. stanleytools.com

The Feeling is Mutual

This USA-made printed project mat will

help protect surfaces, ease clean-up, and give

your business a great first impression when performing work in a

home or business. mutualdropcloth.com

Strong and Substantial

The Maddox Workstation is built tough and strong,

with a substantial 20-gallon capacity and a resilient high-

impact polypropylene construc-tion. This utility tub is the perfect solution for you and comes ready to work. The Maddox includes a shelf to keep detergents organized and tools at hand, with a stain and rust resistant towel bar. This sink

will improve your garage, studio, or other workspaces. cashelllc.com

Destroy the RustFast Dry Rust Destroyer from

Advanced Protective Products is a contractor’s dream! VOC 65 G/L; dry to touch in 10 minutes, full cure 6 hours. Finish Job the same day! rust007.com

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Perfectly ClearGardner® SUPER CLEAR is a crystal

clear, flexible sealant and adhesive that has tremendous adhesion to most building materials—so go ahead, use it on doors, windows, roofs, gutters, siding, RVs, HVAC, PVC, fiberglass, masonry and metal. Super Clear adheres to wet/damp surfaces and

will stop water, moisture and air leaks. The cured seal is extremely durable, elastic, UV stable and 100% waterproof. It’s also paintable. Available in a tube and quart for appli-cation with a paint brush, t rowel or put ty knife. gardnercoatings.com

Reformulated FlexPPG Paints Perma-Crete® Pitt-Flex® elastomeric

coating offers a 100% acrylic formula that touts exceptional dirt resistance, as well as a flexible bond to prevent hairline cracks and protect against water infiltration to achieve uniform, pinhole-free jobs. To help keep your jobs moving and save time, the reformulated product can be applied to concrete that is more than seven days old and with a pH level of less than 13. It can also be applied and performs in temperatures as low as 35°F, a significant enhancement. ppgpaints.com

Solid ConfidenceStorm System has confidently entered into the solid

deck finish for distressed decks. Our position to rigor-ously test newer resins, aggregates, and fillers proved to be a wise decision. Storm System has incorporated a high build 100% acrylic resin with outstanding vapor transmitting qualities. We have incorporated microscopic beads for fillers and special fibers that stretch as the coating moves making this a unique and

high performing coating. We recently viewed our prod-uct in a test environment and we clearly outpaced our competition. It is

available in two bases, allowing us to reach an endless array of colors. icp-construction.com

The Paint Contractor's

2018 PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

What happens when the tools designed to make jobs faster, easier, and safer fail to live up to those expectations? Productiv-ity and profits pay the price. Mast lifts,

for example, are designed with good intentions: they have compact footprints, average 18-foot working heights, and they feature simple maneuverability. But beyond that, I believe their benefits fall short. In this article, I want to discuss what I feel are the advantages of painting on a low-level lift vs. using a mast lift.

To be successful from start to finish on work-at-heights jobs—from painting a ceiling to changing a light bulb—requires lifts that take ease of use, productivity, and safety to the limit. Time to consider a 12-foot low-level scissor lift.

Capacity Whether it’s a cathedral ceiling or a second story win-

dow, you need to work efficiently to maximize profits, and platform space plays a big part of that. It’s perhaps one of a mast lift’s biggest pitfalls. Most units have small platforms, some just 27" by 37"—roughly the size of a road map. This might be fine for changing that

single light bulb, but as projects grow, the practicality of mast lifts’ platform space quickly shrinks.

You may be able to fit two people on the platform, but where are you going to put all the tools and materials you need to perform the task? Because the platforms are small, it’s nearly impossible to fit a productive amount of materials alongside one painter, let alone two. What is a productive amount of materials? That’s enough materials, such as paint, bucket, brushes, roller tray, to allow your crew to get a good deal of work done before having to lower the lift and reload.

Twelve-foot scissor lifts also offer 18-foot working heights, but are a more practical option with roughly 25-by-53" platforms. They can hold up to 550 pounds, as much as 50 pounds more than some mast lift models. This means even if both of you are 200 pounds, you can load up with plenty of materials to keep productivity rolling, plus safely share the lift for two-person jobs. Nearly every 12-foot low-level lift also offers an extension, providing as much as 30" of additional space.

ManeuverabilityIn addition to platform space, a lift’s overall size can

impact productivity. If you can maneuver in confined interior spaces quickly, it adds up to time saved on the job, vs. always pushing the other painter out of the way. Mast lifts are no longer No. 1 in this category. They are about 29.5" by 53", so they can certainly navigate confined jobsites and get through doorways. Twelve-foot scissor lifts, however, are just as compact, coming in at roughly 30 inches by 56 inches. They, too, offer easy maneuverability, but deliver consider-ably more productivity with their larger platform capacities. Some 12-foot scissor lifts also stow 6" lower than mast lifts, which means easier navigation under doorways and into elevators, especially when carrying longer materials.

Like many mast lifts, low-level scissor lifts also are designed with zero-turn radiuses, so operators can turn on a dime around studs and through doorways directly into hallways. But not all zero-turn systems are created equal. Some low-level lifts’ zero-turn drive systems feature point-and-go steering that drives with

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A Platform for Profits

Justin Kissinger is the marketing manager for Custom Equipment Inc. He has been with the family-owned business since 1998. Custom Equipment engineers and manufactures all-purpose Hy-Brid Lifts brand of scissor lifts in electric self-propelled and push-around models. Contact Justin at 262-644-1300 x13 or justin@customequipmentlifts.com.

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the rear wheels giving operators optimal control and further enhancing maneuverability around obstacles. This virtually eliminates awkward maneuvering back and forth, which occurs with front wheel steering lifts.

WeightWeight plays an important factor when determining

which lift is best for the job, and it’s another reason a low-level lift might fit the bill. The lighter the weight, the lower the wheel load, and the lower the wheel load, the more types of finished floors, such as tile and lami-nate, you can use it on without damage. Lighter lifts also allow you to get onto jobs with green concrete faster than heavier models, speeding up the entire project.

DamageDual front wheels are a feature that makes the case

against mast lifts stronger. The wheels distribute the lift’s weight, resulting in lower wheel loads than lifts with single wheels. This allows you to maneuver over tile or carpeting without marking or causing tears.

A few low-level scissor lift models also feature com-pletely self-contained hydraulic systems with just two connection points. This reduces the potential for hydrau-

lic fluid leaks, which not only can damage floors, but also creates a safety hazard. Mast lifts, on the other hand, have as many as 38 hydraulic connection points.

In addition to avoiding flooring damage, painters must also take care when working close to walls. A low-level lift with a proportional drive and lift system allows you to adjust how fast the lift travels and the rate at which you raise and lower the platform. These systems allow you to sneak up close to walls or objects with minimal risk of damage. They also provide a smooth operation rather than herky-jerky motions.

StabilityFluid control of the lift’s movement increases

comfort, but so does its stability. If you’re confident of your lift, you can spend more time painting and less time worrying about falling off. Mast lifts feature a rigid mast on which the platform raises and lowers. While this design sounds as if it should deliver rock-solid stability, many models still sway, or deflect, both when moving up or down as well as when working on projects. Low-level scissor lifts are generally more stable, particularly those with robust scissor stacks and oversized pins.

From larger platforms for greater efficiency to lower weights for flexibility over multiple types of floors, 12-foot scissor lifts can offer it all, and that equates to a job done faster with more room for painters—and more room for profits. TPC

by Justin Kissinger, Marketing Manager, Hy-Brid LiftsA Platform for Profits Advantages of a Low-Level Lift

THE PORTER-CABLE® 20V MAX 5” RANDOM ORBIT SANDER (PCCW205B) is an extension of the Porter-Cable® 20V Max System. It boasts a 12,000 OPM (orbits per minute) speed, which allows for quick material removal. Its high-performance dust collection system keeps the workspace clean. The multi-port adapter accepts vacuum hoses of different diameters. With its low-profile design, the sander is easy to control and has low vibration. portercable.com

THE BULL DOG POWER TOWER CART LIGHT LED (P10300) provides 33,000 lumens on a cart light. It is suitable for all job sites where you need large areas to be illuminated efficiently. No bulbs to change and no special electrical requirements—a standard 15 amp/120v circuit is all that is needed. Lights up to 100,000 sq. ft,, mast extends to 9 ft., locking wheels. Has a weather proof IP44 rating, built tough to meet job site demands. bulldogpower.com

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