The team at PaintAccess are always excited to hear success stories from our customers. They talk to customers every day and we’re excited about the things that excite them. Among recent success stories is Mark, a local painter who works around Bondi, Cogee, Clovelly and Maroubra in Sydney. He has embraced new technology to transform his business, buying an airless paint sprayer to broaden the range of services he could offer and reduce costs. 

The challenge

Mark had an ongoing arrangement with real estate agency Raine & Horne to repaint units between tenancies. He was charging around $3,000 for a standard three-bedroom apartment or unit, which included relevant prep-work. 

But there were a number of local painters willing to do the same work for less, using cheaper products to undercut the market. The real estate agency had no choice but to accept the lower quotes, offering Mark less business. 

But they told him they would be able to offer him more business if he could offer more competitive rates. Frustrated, Mark came to see the team at PaintAccess.

The solution

Mark sat down with the PaintAccess team and discussed his concerns and frustrations. What he needed was a way to use the same high-quality products while saving time and costs in other ways. He didn’t want to compete by reducing the quality of the materials he used. 

The team looked at what Mark was doing and the tools he had available to him. The answer was obvious - introduce Mark to airless paint sprayers and find a unit that would allow him to work faster and smarter to reduce his costs. 

The team explained how using a paint sprayer could drastically reduce his labour costs, making the painting process up to 14 times faster than using a brush and seven times faster than using a roller. By reducing the time spent on each job, Mark could reduce his costs and offer more competitive prices without compromising on quality.

But the team didn't just sell Mark a paint sprayer and send him on his way. They went the extra mile by visiting him on-site. They showed him how to connect the various components and use the sprayer, including proper techniques for spraying different surfaces. They also walked him through the process of protecting areas, furniture and fixtures that weren’t going to be painted. 

The team covered everything from ceilings to walls, ensuring Mark was confident about how airless paint sprayers worked and was prepared to use one in professional contexts. 

The outcome

A week later, Mark returned to PaintAccess with great news. He had implemented the new techniques we taught him and was now able to offer his services with the same level of quality but at a reduced price.

But there was a twist… the quality of his work had improved significantly. His real estate agency contacts had noticed the difference in the finish he was able to produce, especially on window frames and other fine detail areas. The paint sprayer allowed Mark to deliver a smoother, more professional look that set his work apart.

Mark was able to retain his work with the real estate agency and open up opportunities to grow his business with new technology and tools. 

At the same time, he joined the PaintAccess VIP Painters Community, which created even more opportunities for his business. Mark was thrilled, not only because he had more work but also because he could now spend more time off the tools and with his family.

Conclusion

Mark's story is a testament to the power of innovation in the painting industry. By investing in a quality paint sprayer from PaintAccess, he was able to stay competitive, improve the quality of his work, and ultimately, grow his business. PaintAccess is proud to have played a part in Mark's success story and they look forward to helping more painters like him achieve their goals.

PaintAccess isn’t just about selling products; they're about providing solutions that make a real difference. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, PaintAccess has the tools and expertise to help you succeed. Visit today and discover how PaintAccess can help you elevate your business, just like they did for Mark.