Painting Contractors Industry Blogs
American Painting Contractor (APC)
Medium: Trade magazine + blog + podcast. Long-running pro resource covering business, products, tools, safety, legal, and industry news for painting contractors.
https://paintmag.com/ Readership: 15,000
BEHR PRO On The Job Blog
Medium: Manufacturer pro blog. “On the Job” articles with business-building tips, application advice, and training content tailored to pros.
https://www.behr.com/pro/onthejob/blog/ Readership: 983,800
Benjamin Moore Contractor Tips & Solutions
Medium: Manufacturer pro hub (how‑tos, troubleshooting, project advice). A deep library of pro tips and solutions for common jobsite challenges.
https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/contractors/tips-and-solutions Readership: 3,100,000
Blogging Painters
Medium: Independent industry blog. Collaborative articles from contractors on marketing, estimating, tools, and best practices.
https://bloggingpainters.com/ Readership: 9,000
Dunn‑Edwards Under The Lid (Pro Blog)
Medium: Manufacturer pro blog (“Under the Lid”) and resource center for contractors, with case studies, product guidance, and pro tips.
https://www.dunnedwards.com/pros/blog/ Readership: 187,000
Estimate Rocket Blog
Medium: SaaS blog for trade contractors. Practical posts on estimating, proposals, job costing, follow‑ups, and profitability for painting businesses.
https://www.estimaterocket.com/ Readership: 20,000
Graco Contractor Education Center
Medium: Equipment maker education hub. Tutorials, owner support, and an Education Center focused on spray techniques, maintenance, and troubleshooting for pros.
https://www.graco.com/us/en/contractor/support.html Readership: 566,500
Idaho Painter – Paint Life Blog
Medium: Contractor‑run blog (Paint Life). Field‑tested tips, workflows, and how‑to content from Chris Berry (The Idaho Painter) for pros and serious DIYers.
https://paintlifesupply.com/blogs Readership: 80,000
Jobber Academy: Painting
Medium: Business academy content hub. Deep library of painting‑specific guides on pricing, estimating, marketing, and operations for contractors.
https://www.getjobber.com/academy/painting/ Readership: 150,000
Modernize Contractor Blog (Painting)
Medium: Home‑services lead platform blog (painting category). Articles on getting painting leads, marketing, and homeowner trends relevant to contractors.
https://modernize.com/contractor/blog Readership: 120,000
Paint Talk Forum
Medium: Pro forum (community knowledge base). Active discussions on bidding, finishes, products, equipment, safety, and business management.
https://www.painttalk.com/ Readership: 222,200
Painter Nation
Medium: Community site by painters, for painters. Curated collections and resources aimed at pro collaboration and learning.
https://painternation.com/ Readership: 10,000
PaintSquare News
Medium: Industry news site. Daily coverage of product launches, business moves, standards, and coatings sector updates that impact painting contractors.
https://www.paintsquare.com/news Readership: 100,000
PCA Articles (Painting Contractors Association Blog)
Medium: Trade association blog (articles). Business training, webinars, lead‑gen, standards, and partner content for professional painting contractors.
https://www.pcapainted.org/blog/ Readership: 50,000
PPG Paints Pro Resources & Training
Medium: Manufacturer pro resources (how‑tos, training videos, CEUs, estimating guides). Content focused on solving common painting problems and improving workflows.
https://www.ppgpaints.com/pro Readership: 250,000
Pro Painter Network (Blog/Podcast)
Medium: Trade network blog + podcast. Business strategy, marketing, and leadership content from Nick May’s Pro Painter Network.
https://propainternetwork.com/ Readership: 15,000
Sherwin‑Williams PRO+ Business Builders & PRO on the Go
Medium: Manufacturer pro content (webinars, videos, business builders). Case studies, contractor interviews, and skills training for paint pros.
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/business-builders/pro-on-the-go Readership: 5,600,000
The Paint People Blog
Medium: Retailer/creator blog. Tips, color advice, product explainers, and YouTube‑driven content useful for contractors advising homeowners.
https://thepaintpeople.com/blog/ Readership: 50,000
Titan Tool – Painters TradeCraft
Medium: Equipment maker video series. Painters TradeCraft shares pro‑level spray techniques, business tips, and finishing systems with leading pros.
https://go.titantool.com/tradecraft Readership: 40,000
Wooster Brush – Articles & Updates
Medium: Manufacturer site with updates and how‑to resources for applicators; sign‑up for articles, advice, and product news.
https://www.woosterbrush.com/ Readership: 70,000
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