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July 2009

Features
Trends in Wallcovering
See the latest and greatest in wallcovering materials and applications.
By Emily Howard

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Growing Green in a Challenging Economy
LA guide to paint selection.
By: Steve Revnew

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Expanding Your Service
New faux finishing techniques that can help you broaden your service and expand your customer base.
By Hannah Schroeder and Teresa Farland
26
Creating a Custom Concrete Finish
Three ways to take your clients’ concrete floors from bleak to chic.
By Michele Neary
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Columns
From the Editor: Free Will
By: Emily Howard
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Sound Business Management
Monroe Porter explains how to cut costs without cutting billable hours.
By Monroe Porter
10
PQI on the Move: Why Paints Fail
Solutions to common paint problems.
By Debbie Zimmer
12
From the Field: A New Word Is Added to the Paint Contractor’s Lexicon
Scott Burt introduces a new word for a new phenomenon among painting contractors.
By Scott Burt
14
TOP JOB Profile
Anthony Stone of Bethel, Conn., uses his expert skills to tackle a tough wallcovering project.
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DEPARTMENTS
Industry News
8
Patching Products
35
Contractor’s Tool Bag
38
Classifieds
41
Advertiser Index
42