Rodda-Miller Paint Pro

Rodda-Miller Paint Pro The largest family-owned paint manufacturer in North America with a quickly growing dealer network to help meet your paint, coating and sundry needs.

You already know the right sheen for the job.The challenge? Helping your client understand why.Because “I like the look ...
05/28/2026

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 t...
05/25/2026

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.

We’re heading into peak season…And what happens in May shows up in July.From the paint counter, we see it every year:Job...
05/22/2026

We’re heading into peak season…
And what happens in May shows up in July.

From the paint counter, we see it every year:

Jobs that hold up…
And jobs that come back.

The difference? What was done before the first coat.

Here’s what matters right now:

🧼 Prep isn’t rushed
Surfaces are clean, dry, and actually ready

🎨 Products match the conditions
Not just what’s in stock or on spec

☀️ Environment is factored in
Heat, sun exposure, and moisture are already on the way

🔁 Systems are consistent across crews
No shortcuts, no guesswork

Because summer doesn’t create problems…
It exposes them.

What you dial in now determines how your work performs later.
https://www.roddapaint.com/how-to/problem-solver/interior-problems/

We’re looking for great people to join the Rodda-Miller Paint team in our Oregon team.We currently have openings for bot...
05/22/2026

We’re looking for great people to join the Rodda-Miller Paint team in our Oregon team.

We currently have openings for both full-time and part-time positions in.

If you’re passionate about customer service, teamwork, and building a career with a company that provides a positive & challenging work environment and that encourages & recognizes our employees’ success & commitments, we want you!

We are hiring Sales Associates!

View all current opportunities and apply online at
www.roddapaint.com/about-us/careers/

We’re looking for great people to join the Rodda-Miller Paint team in our S. Idaho district.We currently have openings f...
05/21/2026

We’re looking for great people to join the Rodda-Miller Paint team in our S. Idaho district.

We currently have openings for both full-time and part-time positions in.

If you’re passionate about customer service, teamwork, and building a career with a company that provides a positive & challenging work environment and that encourages & recognizes our employees’ success & commitments, we want you!

Open positions include:
✔ Sales Associates
✔ Assistant Manager

View all current opportunities and apply online at
www.roddapaint.com/about-us/careers/

Same crew. Same coating. Different results?Look at the substrate.We see it all the time—prep treated like a checklist in...
05/19/2026

Same crew. Same coating. Different results?

Look at the substrate.

We see it all the time—prep treated like a checklist instead of a system. But wood, masonry, and metal don’t play by the same rules.

Here’s the quick reset:

🪵 Wood
Moves, breathes, and holds moisture
✔ Clean, dry, sanded
✔ Prime stains/knots
✔ Watch moisture content before coating

🧱 Masonry
Porous, alkaline, often moisture-prone
✔ Remove efflorescence
✔ Allow full cure/dry time
✔ Use alkali-resistant primers where needed

🔩 Metal
Smooth, non-porous, prone to corrosion
✔ Remove rust/scale
✔ Degrease thoroughly
✔ Use corrosion-inhibiting primer

Treat every surface the same… and something will fail.

Build the system around the substrate, and everything downstream performs better.

👉 Explore product systems for each surface:
https://www.roddapaint.com/products/

Heads up for this weekend! 🎨All Rodda-Miller Paint store locations will be closed on Saturday, May 16th for inventory.We...
05/16/2026

Heads up for this weekend! 🎨

All Rodda-Miller Paint store locations will be closed on Saturday, May 16th for inventory.

We’ll be back and ready to help you with your next project right after.

In the meantime, you can still explore tips, products, and inspiration here:
https://www.roddapaint.com/how-to/

Thanks for your understanding… we’ll see you soon!

You already know color changes in different environments.But when projects move fast… it’s easy for clients to miss it.A...
05/15/2026

You already know color changes in different environments.

But when projects move fast… it’s easy for clients to miss it.

And that’s when the call comes later:
“This isn’t what I expected.”

Not because the color was wrong…
Because it wasn’t seen in the right conditions.

A quick reset we’re sharing with teams right now:

☀️ Light changes everything
🕒 Time of day shifts how color reads
🪟 Window direction matters more than clients think
🪵 Surrounding materials will influence the final look

Most of you already know this.

The value is making sure your client understands it before the paint goes on.

That’s what protects the experience… and the project.

👉 If you need inspiration to guide the conversation:
https://www.roddapaint.com/color-inspiration/

If you’ve been in this industry long enough… you already know this.But as schedules tighten and crews move faster, this ...
05/12/2026

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/

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