Rodda-Miller Paint Pro

You already know the right sheen for the job.

The challenge? Helping your client understand why.

Because “I like the look of flat” doesn’t always line up with real-world use.

Here’s how pros guide the conversation:

🏠 Siding
Low sheen/satin
✔ Hides imperfections
✔ Holds up to weather

🪟 Trim
Semi-gloss
✔ More durability
✔ Easier to clean

🚪 Doors
Semi-gloss to gloss
✔ Handles contact
✔ Stands up to wear

🖐 High-contact areas (railings, entries, touchpoints)
Higher sheen
✔ Better resistance
✔ Easier maintenance

The goal isn’t just appearance.
It’s matching sheen to how the surface is used.

Because when sheen and function align…
You get fewer callbacks and better long-term results.

Feel free to pull up our website and share products with your customers and talk them through the pros/cons of each: https://www.roddapaint.com/products/

Wishing You a Meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

We hope you’re all enjoying a wonderful long weekend with family, friends, and time to reflect.

Today, we pause to honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed.

Please note:
All Rodda-Miller Paint locations are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll be back tomorrow and ready to help with your next project.

Enjoy the day, and we’ll see you soon.

If you’ve been in this industry long enough… you already know this.

But as schedules tighten and crews move faster, this is where things get skipped.

And it shows up later.

Primer isn’t about checking a box.
It’s about protecting the job.

Here’s where we see experienced teams pause and double-check:

🧱 New substrates
🧼 Surfaces that aren’t fully uniform
🔁 Unknown or mixed coatings
🎨 Color changes that need consistency

And just as important…
Making sure your team knows why it matters.

✔ Adhesion that holds
✔ Finish that looks right the first time
✔ Durability that avoids callbacks

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about getting it done.
It’s about getting it done once.

👉 If you want a second set of eyes on your system, we’re here:
https://www.roddapaint.com/about-us/contact-us/