To an outsider, painting looks simple. Prep, cut in, paint, finish. But people within the industry understand the technical complexities across jobs, from faced-paced interior jobs in multi-storey apartments to warehouse line markings and industrial exteriors. It takes experience to understand the variability of different coatings applied to different surfaces in different environmental conditions to achieve specific colour finishes.

It’s specialised trade but with low set up costs (particularly for domestic painting) it’s an attractive industry sector for unqualified operators. Competition is fierce among low priced contractors, so it’s crucial to set yourself apart by the quality of your work.

Supplier accreditation can be important as endorsement from respected suppliers can be seen as a mark of proficiency. Similarly, we coach our painter clients to target coatings specified by architects; these premium finishes require the builder to use the stipulated product and in many cases must also use an accredited painter.

With serious costs and little room for margin of error, you need to minimise mistakes and maximise margins. As specialist business coaches to the trades construction industry we know the pressure on profitability. It’s why we invest time researching innovation in the industry that can give our clients an edge.

Certain speciality products such as bespoke decorator coatings, antimicrobial paints, VOC-free paint create opportunities for advanced painters. End users investing in specialty products are often prepared to pay a premium for their coating to be applied correctly. At Tenfold Business Coaching we explore opportunities to give your business an advantage, focusing on the markets you specialise in and your operational methods.

Tenfold business coaches specialise in growth strategies for experienced coatings contractors. As Australia’s most awarded coaching firm, our effort shows where it counts: on your bottom line.