Equipment, Supplies, and Training for the Professional Refinisher
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Refinishing Bathtubs, Tiles, Sinks, Countertops
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Dream Kitchen on a Budget? Save with Countertop Resurfacing Products
Have you been wanting to make a change in your kitchen? One of the biggest impacts a person can make when revamping a kitchen is updating the countertops. Countertops are not the flashiest amenities, but they are arguably the most practical structure in the room. You prepare dinner there, place hot dishes just out of […] -
Bring New Life to Your Kitchen with Professional Countertop Refinishing
The kitchen is arguably the most social room in a house because it provides a hub for families and friends to get together and learn a little bit more about each other. Whether it’s to cook Thanksgiving dinner, to pile up chips and salsa for Sunday Football, or just to make a simple PB&J, it’s […] -
Top Tips to Start Your Own Tub Refinishing Business
Has working for yourself been a dream of yours? If you’re thinking about taking the leap of owning your own company, consider bathtub, tile, and countertop refinishing. Countertop, tile and tub refinishing is an excellent small business opportunity. You can have your refinishing business up and running in no time. Refinishing Business Advantages Owning your […]
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D.I.Y. Revolution and Refinishing
Fourth of July – 3 ways our founders DIY’d a nation The Fourth of July is the most American of all our holidays. On it, we proudly celebrate our struggle for freedom from tyranny through the three great F’s of the American spirit: Food, Fireworks, and Fashionable red white and blue accessories. But independence wasn’t […]
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Summer--Can Your Bathroom Refinishing Supplies Take the Heat?
As outdoor temps heat up, it’s important to think about how heat and humidity can affect your bathtub refinishing supplies. And, according to The Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Summer 2016 is going to be a scorcher. Nearly every state is going to experience hotter than average temps. So what […]
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Get the Highest Return when Updating your Bathroom
According to the trusted cost vs. value study done every year by remodellng.hw.net, full bathroom remodels really don’t pay off well when you sell your house. A midrange remodel costs, on average, $18,000 and returns only $11,800. A high end bathroom remodel costs a whopping $57,400 on average and returns only $33,000. Those aren’t the […]
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Smaller Remodels and Resurfacing Retain Value
A variety of replacement jobs are providing greater value for the money on a home’s resale than full-scale remodeling projects and the gap is widening according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost Vs. Value Report. The Report, which examines the average cost on 36 popular remodeling projects in 102 U.S. markets, suggests that replacement projects, from […]
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Freestanding Tubs on the Rise, Whirlpools Take a Hit
In a trend that reflects the changing contemporary tastes of homeowners, we’re seeing more people forego many of the “bells and whistles” associated with showers and tubs such as body sprays and shower jets. In addition, whirlpool tubs are losing some popularity too. Why? Functionality and practicality. Homeowners complain that whirlpools are too noisy […]
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Many Americans Underestimating Real Home Value Growth
At least 1 in 4 people in America seem to believe that home values didn’t go anywhere last year – and they’d be wrong. Nationally, home values grew by 4%. Nearly half the people in Tampa believe that home values have either dropped or stayed exactly the same this year. Wrong again. The city’s home […]
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Ask Mike Ripp: When Can Coating Result In A Problem Tub?
NAPCO’s Mike Ripp has over 30 years of experience in tub refinishing, making him a leading authority in the industry. In addition to providing refinishing training courses as Director of Training and Tech Support at NAPCO, Mike is an exceptional mentor in teaching tradesmen how to build their business. “Mike, I’m seeing the coating starting […]
