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PPG Paints BREAK-THROUGH! reformulated for better performance The cordless sprayer game just got serious T Graco recently introduced the 390 PC Cordless Airless Paint Sprayer, the first and only cordless high-performance stationary paint sprayer, designed to deliver all the performance of a corded 390 PC with the freedom from power cords, electrical outlets or generators. The most powerful cordless sprayer ever built, the rig sprays up to 3,300 PSI and up to 3 gallons on a single battery charge, and comes with two rechargeable batteries for all-day spraying. Each battery charges in less than 60 minutes with the included charger. Weighing in at a mere 31 pounds, it’s also the lightest professional airless sprayer available. Graco.com/390Cordless
New podcast for paint and wallpaper pros T Between them, Scott and Louis J. Katz have 60 years of experience applying paint and installing wallcoverings. In their new podcast, New Coat of Paint, the two pros talk shop between themselves and with featured guests. Episodes run roughly 40–50 minutes and cover everything from their favorite tools and tips for calculating wallpaper quantities to emerging trends in wallcoverings and helping new hires through the inevitable learning curve. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 8
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T PPG recently reformulated BREAK-THROUGH! Low VOC Trim, Door & Cabinetry Enamel to deliver a stronger, smoother finish faster on high-use surfaces. The new formula provides excellent flow and leveling for an ultrasmooth finish, a faster dry time (15–20 minutes to the touch, one hour to recoat), high resistance to hand oils, and early block resistance for a tack-free film. BREAKTHROUGH! also offers excellent adhesion to fiberglass, ceramic tile, laminate and architectural plastics, enduring extreme bends and deformation without cracking or peeling. Available in satin, semi-gloss and gloss. PPGPaints.com
Houzz Pro Teams streamlines workflow T Houzz recently introduced Teams, a premium collaboration tool on Houzz Pro for construction and renovation professionals. With Teams, builders and remodelers can work seamlessly with employees and subcontractors through one dashboard. The new tool keeps everyone on track with scheduling tools, including a project time line in both Gantt chart and calendar form, assignable tasks and daily logs. Pros can grant team members role- or project-based permissions to view or contribute to a project’s time line and files, communications, and more, helping to keep everyone on the same page. The new Teams tool is part of Houzz Pro subscription packages on iOS and Android devices. Houzz.com/pro
