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Interested in learning more about Trimaco and trends within the industry? Our blog posts below provides new product launches + highlights, application tips and tricks, fun do it yourself projects and informative how to posts to make your job easier!

DIY Thanksgiving X•Paper Banners

November 14, 2018

DIY with Trimaco (Tri DIY with us!) Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is one of the more challenging holidays to decorate for. It is sandwiched between two of the most festive holidays (Halloween and Christmas) and …Continue Reading

A film you’ll really want to see

November 7, 2018

The average price of carpet per square foot in the U.S. is $7-12. Tack on a cost of roughly $1,200 for installation for a 10 x 14 room, and you’ll realize it’s an expense with …Continue Reading

5 Scary things not to do when painting

October 31, 2018

Halloween is here! It’s all good with the candy and costumes, but don’t bring the scariness into the workplace when you’re painting. Keep it lean and clean no matter the time of the year when …Continue Reading

Staying on top of protective gear—and your own safety

October 29, 2018

When you’re on the worksite, you know protective gear is necessary—and often required—but you might not realize what’s really at stake: your eyes, lungs and skin, not to mention your body and feet. Protect yourself …Continue Reading

Tile is timeless—choosing the right surface protection

October 15, 2018

Imagine working on a renovation project for your client and their floors are covered with beautiful Spanish tile that they carefully picked for their master bathroom. One accidental drop of a hammer and your stomach …Continue Reading

DIY SuperTuff Cheesecloth ghosts

October 12, 2018

DIY with Trimaco (Tri DIY with us!) As we gear up for Halloween, what better way than to make some home-made cheesecloth ghosts for your home or front porch! Follow these easy steps, to create …Continue Reading

Pick the best drop cloth for your project

October 4, 2018

In the course of a year, there are many different jobs. Once you finish a job, it’s easy to default to the same drop cloth for the next one. Not a problem if it’s the …Continue Reading

Go Undercover: Nix Dirt and Debris

October 1, 2018

Tracking dirt, dust and mud inside is a big deal on a worksite, particularly if you’re there for an extended period of time. Do you really want to be on cleaning duty each time clients …Continue Reading

When staining wood, use a cloth wipe—don’t brush!

September 13, 2018

Let’s talk about staining. The distant cousin to the more common coat of paint, staining is prevalent for furniture refinishing, banisters, stair treads, doors, and more. Here’s the thing: you want to apply stain and …Continue Reading

Stay Put® Canvas Plus Dropcloth

September 10, 2018

Three layers of protection in one great canvas dropcloth We knew our Stay Put® technology would revolutionize the traditional canvas dropcloth every professional painter keeps in their arsenal. Canvas has been around forever—and for good …Continue Reading