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CONTRACTORMAG HALF-YEARLY PUBLICATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AND PLASTERER

ZOOMING IN ON ‘FINE FINISH’ THE NEW ULTRAMAXTM DC THE NEW RAC XTM FF LP TIPS

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GRACO I MARCH 2017

CONTENT AIRLESS VS. HVLP

NEW IN PAINTS

Graco is a world leader in systems and components for fluid handling. Since 1926 we have been offering products that move, measure, control, dispense and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials.

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Graco owes its success to its unwavering

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commitment to technical excellence, the high quality of its manufacturing and its customer service. The company works exclusively with qualified distributors to provide equipment for spray finishing, protective coating, paint circulation, lubrication, and dispensing sealants and adhesives,

AIRLESS OR HVLP: WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH SPRAYER?

THE NEW GX FF AND THE RENEWED HVLP SERIES

NEW IN TEXTURE

NEW IN LINE STRIPING

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along with power application equipment.

Editing: Jan Jansegers and Evelyne Falcomer Design & editing: Cypres – www.cypres.com Responsible publisher: Graco BVBA Contact: www.graco.com – info@graco.be Graco BVBA, Slakweidestraat 31, B-3630 Maasmechelen Tel.: +32 89 770 700 Fax: +32 89 770 804

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14 FROM NOW ON FUME-FREE LINE STRIPING WITH THE LINELAZER ES 1000 TM

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eveloping new equipment and improving existing machines. That is how we want to make your life easier and improve the actual experience. In 2017, we have quite a few improvements in store for you. In this edition, we are happy to present the main ones.

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THE FINISHPRO II AND THE NEW RAC X FF LP TIPS TM

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THE NEW ULTRAMAX AIRLESS HANDHELD DC TM

You will discover what makes our equipment so unique and innovative, in short, what makes them indispensable for your projects. Whether you are applying paint, plaster and texture, or are line striping surfaces ... we have something for everyone!

Happy reading!

Jan Jansegers, Trade Marketing Manager

SUCCESS STORY

IN THE MIX

16 EFFICIENCY ON LONELY HEIGHTS AT PIJL VASTGOEDONDERHOUD

18 SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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AIRLESS VS. HVLP

Airless or HVLP

WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH SPRAYER? Whether you want to spray a radiator, a door, a wall or indeed, a complete house, the correct paint sprayer is essential for a consistent and professional finish. But when should you use an airless sprayer and when is it best to use an HVLP unit? We pit them against each other.

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oth an airless and an HVLP sprayer allow you to apply paint flawlessly. They make for a smoother, more attractive finish compared to traditional painting methods. Yet, in certain situations, it is better to use an airless rather than an HVLP sprayer, and vice versa. On the basis of three relevant factors, we explain the difference.

FACTOR 1 The kind of paint job

FACTOR 2 The material sprayed

FACTOR 3 Control of the spraying

Airless sprayers can spray litres of paint in just minutes. They are, therefore, better suited for jobs where speed is more important than detail.

They are mainly used by professional contractors for large paint jobs, such as walls, facades or indeed, entire buildings. Unlike their airless counterpart, HVLP sprayers atomize less paint. Therefore, they are better suited for more detailed and finer painting. Radiators, furniture or doors spring to mind.

The type of materials that you spray is crucial in the choice between airless or HVLP. Airless sprayers can spray virtually all materials, ranging from thin varnishes, stains, lacquers right through to thick ceiling and wall paints. Due to high pressure, the majority of paints do not even have to be diluted. HVLP sprayers, however, can only handle thin materials, like varnishes, stains, lacquers and diluted paints. So for undiluted thick materials, you always need an airless sprayer.

For projects that require a superior level of finish – such as retouching and repairs – HVLP sprayers are better suited, because their paint spraying is much more precise. With airless sprayers, atomization is not as controllable. Moreover, they require slightly more preparation, because the surface and adjacent areas must be taped.

Airless Air-Assisted: where airless and HVLP meet In an HVLP sprayer (High Volume Low Pressure), paint is atomized by air. The pressure of that air is below 1 bar – the volume and velocity of air for atomization. Airless paint sprayers work without air (hence “airless”). They atomize the material by the very high pressure (130-230 bar) developed to squeeze

through a nozzle. You can also choose Airless Air-Assisted (AAA) sprayers. Then both techniques are combined in the same sprayer. In terms of pressure and level of finish, AAA sprayers are somewhere between airless and HVLP sprayers.

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AIRLESS

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Airless and HVLP sprayers are complementary to each other. The choice of one in favour of the other depends on your paint job. If you want to spray large areas quickly and efficiently, then opt for airless. If, on the other hand, you have a paint job where finish prevails, then HVLP is the sprayer you are looking for.

Faster thanks to high pressure For thin and thick materials, no dilution required (varnishes, stains, lacquers and emulsions) Especially suited for big jobs (such as walls or facades) Spray paint in one opaque layer

More detailed thanks to low pressure Mainly for thin materials (varnishes, stains and lacquers) Suitable for finer paintwork (such as radiators, doors, garages, shutters) Multiple layers needed

What is the professionals’ verdict?

On the following pages, we present our latest Fine Finish sprayers and give the floor to professional painters/decorators. They explain why and when they use their airless or HVLP sprayers.

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ZOOMING IN ON GRACO’S ‘FINE FINISH’ IMPROVEMENTS The nature of your paint jobs can differ considerably. Big or small, indoors or outdoors, lacquer or emulsion, you expect a flawless result each time. At Graco, therefore, we constantly consider how we can extend our range, improve and innovate.

THE NEW GX FF TM

The GX FF is our latest, extremely affordable ‘Fine Finish’ sprayer. This airless sprayer is much lighter than all competing systems and is perfect for finishing surfaces that require a very precise finish, such as wood and metal. If you are looking for unmatched quality at an unbeatable price, then look no further.

The 5.7 litre hopper is ideal for spraying small areas. In combination with the thin, short hose (3/16” x 7.5 m) you can spray anything from 1 litre of paint.

The ProX Power piston pump is an extremely durable piston pump. Thanks to the ProXChange -system, you can easily replace the pump yourself.

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The RAC X Fine Finish Switch Tip with dual atomization provides a softer spray pattern so you can better check the layer thickness in overlaps.

The contoured handle of the FTx spray gun ensures optimum control and maximum comfort when spraying.

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It felt like I was working 100 times faster.

GABRIEL FISCHER, OWNER OF GABRIEL FISCHER RAUM UND BODEN

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MARK V MAX PLATINUM, an ST MAX 395 and an HVLP 3800 : Gabriel Fischer’s equipment reveals he is a Graco fan. His latest acquisition is another piece of Graco equipment: the GX FF. “It’s true, I have been using Graco sprayers for years,” admits Gabriel. “Their quality and durability TM

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are just second to none!” So the latest acquisition did not disappoint.

“I bought the GX FF for a fairly large job where I was asked to apply a coat of lacquer on old doors.

It felt like I was working 100 times faster. The end result was excellent, and the client was very pleased indeed!”

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THE RENEWED HVLP SERIES

Our HVLP sprayers were designed with one goal in mind: to make paint spraying easy. “Plug & Spray” is what we call it: just fill up the material cup, switch on the unit and start! This new generation of HVLP sprayer obviously remains perfect for a fine finish. If anything, the equipment is even more efficient, lighter and quieter.

The Edge II gun ®

Thanks to the Flex Liner Bag-systeem, you can spray paint 360°, so even upside down.

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Thanks to the EasyGlide technology, you require 75% less power than with other guns.

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The new Edge II gun sprays 4 times as much material.

The new TurboForce II-turbine TM

The new TurboForce II-turbine is not only 30% more efficient, it is also 15% quieter.

The ‘Tough Box’-design protects the turbine better during the job and transport.

Thanks to the Smart Start technology of the ProContractor series, the turbine automatically shuts off when you stop spraying.

The Super-Flex hose TM

The Super-Flex hose of 6 m (Standard series) or 9 m (ProContractor series) is 20% lighter than hoses from other brands. It is easy to connect them to the gun, without any fittings.

The result was simply stunning.

DAVID DEAN, OWNER OF DAVID DEAN DECORATING

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ith more than 34 years of experience under his belt and his own painting company, David Dean has little to learn when it comes to painting. Even paint spraying holds no secrets for him anymore after ten years.

For a new house, David was asked

to coat 16 oak doors with two layers of varnish. The contractor decided to have the doors painted on site; as they were cheaper to buy untreated.

“A perfect job for my HVLP”, David said: “In one hour and twenty minutes, I was ready – with a roller and brush, that would have taken me eight hours.

And the result ... was just stunning.”

David’s son Jonathan

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FINISHPRO II: TWO SPRAYERS IN ONE TM

Although the FinishPro II is not new, we would still like to put it in the spotlight. After all, the FinishPro II offers the best of both worlds: You can use the sprayer air-assisted, but also airless.

Which spray mode you choose depends on your paint job. You can use the FinishPro II for spraying both light and heavy material, directly from the bucket with minimal overspray. This makes the sprayer suitable for both residential and commercial projects.

Better and healthier results for Wim Woudenberg

The manpower which traditional rollers require, is now being taken over by the sprayer.

WIM WOUDENBERG, OWNER OF SCHILDERSBEDRIJF WIM WOUDENBERG

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Ergonomic benefit

“After ten years of painting in the traditional way, it was just time to switch to spray painting”, Wim began his story. “To finish projects faster, and also for health reasons.”

He chose the FinishPro 595 PC PRO with roller.

Wim also made headway ergonomically speaking: “Due to using a manual roller, my arm had been in pain for a while. I even wondered how long I would still be able to carry on. But with the FinishPro 595, those problems are now a thing of the past. The manpower which traditional rollers require is now being taken over by the machine.”

Especially walls and ceilings

On rare occasions the traditional way

When Wim uses his FinishPro 595 depends on the space and size of the project: “I use the sprayer mostly for painting walls and ceilings. It’s quicker and I can deliver a smooth finish. And the

Only for small paint jobs does Wim choose in favour of the traditional roller. “But only if it takes more time to tape everything off, start the unit and clean it than the actual painting,” he concludes.

im Woudenberg’s paint company celebrated its tenth anniversary in the summer of 2016. High time to switch to airless spraying, thought founder and owner Wim. His first reaction is positive.

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texture that you obtain is much nicer than if you were to use a manual roller.”

ID WIM WOUDENBERG • Owner of Schildersbedrijf Wim Woudenberg • Langbroek, The Netherlands • 10 years professional painter/decorator facebook.com/schildersbedrijfwimwoudenberg

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THE NEW RAC X FF LP TIPS TM

For a clean finish, you not only need the right equipment, the spray tip is essential.

“Despite their importance, painters still buy their tips too often based on the price. That

means that many tips being used are of a lesser quality. With our new RAC X FF LP Tips, we are now launching tips which we think painters will find the extra benefits difficult to ignore.

They are available for the smallest handsets to the largest airless sprayers,” says Global Marketing Manager Accessories Mark Andersen.

What makes the RAC X FF LP Tips so special?

“The new RAC X FF LP Tips offer the same basic benefits as the ‘old’ (green) FFA RAC X tips,” says Mark.

“The big difference is that with the new RAC X FF LP Tips, you use 30 to 50% less pressure. And spraying with lower pressure provides additional benefits.”

Better finish

Increased reliability

“The paint is sprayed more evenly, without getting stripes on the side of the spray fan.

You have more control over the thickness and can avoid ‘runners’ more easily.”

“The RAC X FF LP Tips allow you to spray all materials, the result will always be elegant.

They are also much more efficient in cold temperatures.”

Less overspray

Longer life

“The softer, better-managed spray fan also ensures that you have less overspray. So it prevents you from using too much paint.”

“Less pressure also means less pressure on the sprayer. Your pump and spray tip wear out less quickly, so you can use them longer.”

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NEW IN PAINTS

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ULTRAMAX AIRLESS HANDHELD DC TM

The UltraMax Airless HH DC is our newest portable cordless airless handset. It will become the ultimate sprayer for your repairs and quick chores up to 50 m2. It is not only a perfect fit for the palm of your hand, it is also 15% lighter than its predecessor. Moreover, you use it for both water- and solvent-based paints and varnishes. The UltraMax Airless HH DC is ready to spray within seconds, you do not even need to dilute the material for a perfect finish.

Triax Piston pump TM

The Triax Piston pump made from durable stainless steel will always guarantee a professional finish, whatever you spray. And with the ProConnect system, you can replace the pump yourself in seconds.

ProControl II technology TM

With the ProControl II technology, you can adjust the pump speed to your needs: low speed (and small tip) for precision work, a higher speed (and larger tip) for more flow.

SmartControl pressure control TM

The SmartControl pressure control keeps your set pressure constant. That way, you always have the optimum pressure for the material you spray, overspray is reduced and the battery’s life is extended.

FlexLine paint system TM

With the FlexLine cups and bags, it is easy to keep your sprayer clean. You decant the paint into the bag and afterwards, you can dispose of them or recycle them. The system also ensures that you can spray 360°.

DeWalt XR lithium-ion battery The UltraMax Airless HH DC has a DeWalt XR lithium-ion battery. Your advantage? It is easy to buy a replacement battery – with or without more capacity – and you can use the battery/ies in other appliances.

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Our other Ultra-handheld sprayers…

ULTRA AIRLESS HANDHELD CORDED AC This sprayer is the same as the Ultra Airless HH Cordless DC, but has a power cord instead of an 18V battery.

ULTRA AIRLESS HANDHELD CORDLESS DC The lower priced version of the UltraMax. This sprayer only sprays water-based wall paints and lacquers without dilution.

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The UltraMax Airless HandHeld DC combines all the benefits of airless spraying in one compact, portable device. Ideal for repairs and smaller paint jobs.

RAF WILLEN, PRODUCT MANAGER AT GRACO

Tested for you: the UltraMax Airless HandHeld DC

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here is testing and testing.

When Simone Adams had the chance to try out the UltraMax Airless HandHeld DC, she took her job more than seriously.

“I didn’t just take the UltraMax Airless HandHeld DC to one of our sites,” Simone started her story. “I first explored the sprayer’s possibilities at our workshop.

I tested it with some paints and quickly saw its potential.” She subsequently used the UltraMax on the job. “A new building, where both the windows and walls needed painting.”

Convenient pressure control The pressure control particularly jumped out at me.

Simone: “Depending on the application and the space in which you have to paint, you can adjust the pressure. The larger the space, the higher you can set the pressure. A small storage room, for example, I sprayed on a setting of 2-3, the windows on 5-6 and the walls on setting 8-10. Whatever the setting, the UltraMax always delivers enough power. That pressure control is a huge asset.”

Especially for smaller jobs For big jobs, Simone will continue to use other sprayers. “But for

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repairs and smaller jobs, such as windows and some interior walls, it really is the perfect sprayer.

It’s a handset, so I think you get the most out of it if you take the battery version. Then you can really work in complete freedom.

Moreover, the unit is very easy to clean,” she concludes.

Interested in our new paint sprayers?

Find a distributor near you via the link ‘Where to buy’ on www.graco.com.

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NEW IN TEXTURE

APPLYING TEXTURED MATERIAL Making your work easier, even when you apply thin plasters or textured materials. To do this, we listened to you, the end user. This resulted in new sprayers, like the APX series and updates of existing sprayers, like the RTX series.

THE NEW APX 6200 & APX 8200 TM

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Thick materials that refuse to feed into the pump, uncontrollable spray fans when using undiluted materials ... These are problems which end users faced when applying thin plaster. We put the feedback to good use and designed a completely new texture sprayer: the APX. Here, you will discover what makes the APX 6200 and its big brother, the APX 8200, so unique.

Strong, modular frame Thanks to its steel frame, the APX can take a beating.

Yet, it is lightweight and easy to handle by one person.

In addition, you can remove the hopper and pump without any tools.

SmartControl 3.0 TM

APX has powerful, brushless DC motors. Thanks to the SmartControl 3.0 technology, you can adjust the pressure with a single switch. The digital display shows the pressure level and how many litres you are spraying.

NEW: Vibra Flo shaker hopper TM

The shaker hopper ensures a constant material flow. Even the toughest materials get to the pump easily. Mixing and diluting are almost superfluous.

Optimized Endurance pump The APX boasts a powerful pump that sucks up the material.

The 207 bar ensures that you can spray nearly all texture materials. Also in terms of life, the pump scores better.

Interested in our new texture sprayers?

Find a distributor near you via the tab ‘Where to buy’ on www.graco.com.

APX 6200

APX 8200

• 4 bags in the hopper • 1.85 kW (2.5 pk) • 6 litres/minute

• 6 bags in the hopper • 3 kW (4 pk) • 8 litres/minute

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IS EVEN EASIER Our other texture sprayers NEW: Bag roller The perfect accessory! Fit the bag roller above the hopper to squeeze the last bit of material from the bag as efficiently as possible. Tip: you can tailor it perfectly to the length of the material bag.

Mark Max A versatile electric airless unit to apply paint, plaster and flame-retardant materials

NEW: Flo hose TM

The APX comes with a customized hose which absorbs pulsations in the spray pattern even better. It delivers a constant flow of material to the special HD Inline texture gun.

T-Max The best choice if you want to spray both premixed plasters, decorative materials, like powder plaster TM

RTX 5500 The perfect solution for interior and exterior finishes and decorative materials TM

The advantages of the new APX series in a nutshell • Cheaper to buy • Can spray all thin plasters • Superior, consistent finish • Small and lighter than similar sprayers • Cheaper to maintain than similar sprayers • Easy to use and maintain

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NEW IN STRIPING

FROM NOW ON FUME-FREE LINE STRIPING The LineLazer series already met your needs adequately before. That does not mean that we have rested on our laurels. We want to improve not only your end result, but also the actual experience of doing the job. That is why we have launched the LineLazer ES 1000, an innovation within the line-striping equipment.

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THE NEW LINELAZER ES 1000 The LineLazer ES 1000 is a powerful innovative line marker, our first line marker based on battery technology. This is not only better for the environment, it also gives you yet other – unique – benefits.

Fume-free striping The traditional combustion engine has been replaced by batteries.

So no more fumes. You can also use the LineLazer ES 1000 in environments where previously, the work had to be done manually or, worse, you had to turn it down, for example, due to the risk of contaminating the goods.

No sound of a combustion engine A combustion engine used indoors can make for unwanted noise (and its reverberation). With the LineLazer ES 1000, the work can be done in almost complete silence. It makes for a more enjoyable work environment for you and those around you.

Options to extend

Cleaner lining

Depending on the requirements of the workplace, you can expand your LineLazer ES 1000:

If you draw stripes electrically, it means that there is no combustion engine that can cause vibrations. And no vibrations, in turn, mean cleaner lines. The LineLazer ES 1000 guarantees a flawless finish.

• A lazer pointer to follow preliminary marks and apply even cleaner lines • A glass bead system to apply lines and glass beads at night • A LineDriver to apply lines outdoors over long distances tirelessly • A second battery to increase your litre capacity per day or to connect a safety lamp TM

One unit for inside and out Since the LineLazer ES 1000 makes no noise, you can use it both indoors and outdoors, day and night. You want to do linestriping in an underground garage or a logistics centre during the day and apply lines along roads in a village at night? You can do it all with the same unit, without hindering your direct and indirect environment.

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Tested… and approved!

“The perfect solution for our shops and depots”

“With the LineLazer ES 1000, we found the perfect solution for applying lines in our stores and depots.

The fact that the machine is not powered by an internal combustion engine, but a battery, offers many advantages. There are no health or safety risks, the

equipment is easy to operate and makes no noise.

And because it doesn’t vibrate, the result is even better.”

James Murphy, Maintenance Manager at Tesco Reading

Clean-cut templates in a German underground garage

Clear and clean lines on a French car park

Other line-striping equipment

LINELAZER V 5900 Mechanical airless line-marking equipment TM

LINELAZER V 250DC Hydraulic self-propelled Dual Colour-line-marking equipment TM

LINELAZER V 250MMA 98:2 Hydraulic self-propelled two-component marking equipment TM

More information? Take a look on www.gracostriping.com for all details. Or find a distributor near you via the tab ‘Where to buy’ on www.graco.com.

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SUCCESS STORY

Painting more quickly with the JetRoller

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EFFICIENCY AT LONELY HEIGHTS ‘Always looking to improve’, is no empty promise at Pijl Vastgoedonderhoud. “Every new project we take on, we examine how we can arrive at the best result in the most efficient way possible”, says manager Maarten Timmermans. “Especially with a contract like this one in Rotterdam, this is crucial.”

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hat began almost a century ago as a small painting company, has grown into an all-encompassing maintenance company. “We tackle all possible facade works,” says Maarten Timmermans, Managing Director at Arrow Property Maintenance.

“From small to large, from painting only to complete renovation. We particularly like projects in which we’re involved from day one.

Sitting together with the client, brainstorming together, creating concepts ... that’s when we are at our best!”

Remain within the agreed budget Also for this Rotterdam project, the brainstorming stage proved invaluable. Maarten: “Since it was a tender-based project, we had to be able to complete it within the agreed budget. Unforeseen

With the JetRollers we can paint a facade in less than a day. Manually, it would take you about three days.

MAARTEN TIMMERMANS, PIJL VASTGOEDONDERHOUD MANAGER

Thanks to the JetRoller, the painters/decorators don’t need to lug buckets of paints upstairs.

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Pijl Vastgoedonderhoud has used over 1,500 litres of paint for the make-over.

additional work would have been at our expense, for sure. Working efficiently was, therefore, an absolute must.”

To deliver a flawless result within budget, Pijl Vastgoedonderhoud relied on Graco. Maarten: “We have a Mark VII and an UltraMax 1095, but we mainly use them for private villa construction work and for interior projects. It was the first time we tackled an outside project of this scale with our Mark VII.”

JetRollers to save time and increase efficiency When Maarten asked Graco for advice, it was suggested we work with two 18 cm JetRollers. “With the Graco pump and JetRollers, we can spray and roll in a single movement, and save a lot of time

that way! That’s how we were able to paint a facade in less than a day. If you’d use a manual roller for the same job, it would take about three days. Also, the display shows how many litres of paint have been used. So we can prove to the client that we’re using enough paint.”

Less strain on the staff Besides the price, it was also ease-of-use that was the deciding factor for choosing Graco. “It’s true, another advantage is that my staff are less stressed,” says Maarten. “They don’t have to lug paint buckets upstairs. This doesn’t only save time, it also makes the work easier. And the equipment is incredibly easy to clean.” n

ID PIJL VASTGOEDONDERHOUD • Established in June 1923 • Operates from Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands • backed by 55 permanently employed • Specialised in maintenance painting/decorating and facade maintenance www.pijlvastgoedonderhoud.nl

JETROLLER A flexible and lightweight tool to make paint jobs using the roller more efficiently • Combines rolling and spraying in one movement • Prevents splashing and dripping • Having to dip the roller into the paint is a thing of the past • The length of the roller can be adjusted, depending on the project • Less preparation, because virtually no overspray For more information, please visit jetroller.graco.eu.com

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IN THE MIX

Results of the survey

Winner of the GX 21

THIS IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE CONTRACTORMAG

“NEVER THOUGHT I’D WIN. I JUST ENTERED FOR FUN.”

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Does ContractorMag meet your expectations and what topics interest you the most? On the basis of a short survey, we asked your opinion about this magazine. And the results were clear-cut. We are grateful to everyone who participated in the survey. Thanks to you, we know how we can make ContractorMag even more interesting.

‘What would the ultimate GX look like’, we asked in this magazine’s previous edition. The person who submitted a design and yielded the most votes was able to take one home straight away.

And meanwhile, we have a winner: Ralf Metze.

Ralf’s winning design

What do you think of this magazine?

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What information would you like to see in this magazine?

Product info

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Tips & Tricks

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Success stories

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Having been a painter/decorator for 29 years, Ralf has always used Graco equipment – the company he works for has six no less. When he saw the competition in the magazine, he decided to enter for fun. “I never thought I’d win. To get some votes, I shared my design on Facebook, in the group Maler und Lackierer - Mit Herz und Seele. Apparently with success”, smiles Ralf.

From which countries came the biggest response?

United Kingdom

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Poland

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The Netherlands

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France

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Germany

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Spain

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Italy

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Belgium

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Other countries

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We wish Ralf all the best with his new GX!

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Graco now on social media

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Would you like to keep abreast of what is going on at Graco? This is very easy: just follow us on social media, and you’ll get the news hot off the press!

Product information

Fun projects

Helpful tips & tricks

Everything you need to know about our latest equipment and accessories.

See how other professionals tackle jobs and get inspired.

Get more from your equipment and tackle your projects even more efficiently.

Social media ambassadors in the spotlight

SPOTTED ON INSTAGRAM Since a picture paints 1.000 words, there is no better way to convince customers but to show them what you do on a daily basis. Many painters/decorators and plasterers got the message. They have taken many pictures of their projects and shared them on Instagram, the popular app for photos and videos. We took a look on Instagram and are happy to put some of our ‘social media-ambassadors’ in the spotlight.

Would you like to appear with a picture in our magazine?

Share your projects on Instagram with hashtag #Graco

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