Blog | NAPCO Ltd.
Equipment, Supplies, and Training for the Professional Refinisher
My Cart

Mini Cart

Blog

Appears on the main site blog.

  1. Poly-Glass Counter Topcoats

    Poly-Glass Counter Topcoats
    NAPCO offers a complete line of low gloss resin for use on kitchen counters and vanity tops. This line has the same features as our high gloss coatings but with 20% less gloss. The textured versions are as easy to use as the regular low gloss coatings but result in a slightly textured surface.
  2. Bathtub Chip Repair

    Bathtub Chip Repair
    Offering bathtub chip repair services can result in a nice add-on sale. NAPCO provides bathtub chip repair supplies to help you repair surface damage to porcelain and fiberglass bathtubs and sinks.
  3. History of the Clawfoot Bathtub

    History of the Clawfoot Bathtub
    Though they were out of style for many years, interest in the clawfoot bathtub is being renewed as many of today’s homeowners are favoring an old-timey, vintage look instead of the sleek, contemporary designs often seen in new houses. At NAPCO, our refinishers are often asked to work on these types of tubs as owners […]
  4. Bathtub Refinishing Equipment

    Bathtub Refinishing Equipment
    Using the right bathtub refinishing equipment is important. NAPCO offers a complete line of equipment including HVLP spray systems, fume exhausters, spray guns, and repair kits. The best coatings to use for bathtub and tile refinishing projects are applied with spray equipment, making it important to use quality spray systems and spray guns to produce good results for your customers.
  5. Resolving Disputes with Homeowners

    Resolving Disputes with Homeowners
    The goal of any refinisher is to establish a happy and healthy relationship with their clients, and most of the time this is not an issue. However, disputes with clients do happen. Tempers can run a little high during projects that are time-consuming or that do not go as planned, and it is important for […]
  6. How to Properly Clean an Acrylic Tub

    How to Properly Clean an Acrylic Tub
    Acrylic tubs are some of the most common because the material is relatively easy to shape and they are a lighter weight than traditional cast-iron tubs. However, they are tricky to keep clean and shiny as the surface is easily damaged.
  7. Tub Refinishing Primers

    Tub Refinishing Primers
    NAPCO offers several types of bathtub refinishing primers including our Gorilla Grip wipe-on primer and two standard refinishing primers: Epoxy Primer Resin and High Build Primer.
  8. Steve Coven Interviewed on the Entrepreneur Podcast Network

    Steve Coven Interviewed on the Entrepreneur Podcast Network
    Steve Coven, owner and creative director at NAPCO, was recently interviewed for the Entrepreneur Podcast Network about how the entrepreneurial spirit drives the success of both NAPCO and its customers to develop products and delve into new markets.
  9. NAPCO Named One of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”

    NAPCO Named One of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”
    NAPCO has been named one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association For Business Resources. This highly sought-after award is granted to just 101 Chicago-area businesses each year for having demonstrated above-and-beyond dedication to customer service and human resources.
  10. Safety Precautions to Take When Refinishing

    Safety Precautions to Take When Refinishing
    Bathroom refinishing can be especially dangerous because bathrooms are usually small, enclosed spaces without proper ventilation. Exposure to methylene chloride can lead to eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, and at high levels it can impair breathing. Fortunately, there are a number of precautions refinishers can take to ensure that they are not harmed by these dangerous chemicals.