Milwaukee Metro Painters Who Canโ€™t Pass
Our 300-Question Exam Need Not Apply!

At Colorwheel Painting, Thereโ€™s No Substitute
For Painters With Deep Professional Skills


Plenty of companies offer painting and refinishing in the Milwaukee metro area. With so much choice, youโ€™d think it would be easy to find a truly top-tier provider.

However, that task can be more complicated than it seems. Youโ€™ll find a lot of painters capable of doing basic or mid-level work. But if you want expert-level services, your available choices will quickly narrow.

Why?

Well, while painting and refinishing look easy, theyโ€™re highly refined skills.

Not just anyone can show up and provide exacting, detailed work on your local project. Instead, it takes an expert with well-developed, verified abilities.

Thatโ€™s why Colorwheel Paintingโ€™s owner, Mike, developed our nearly 300-question painterโ€™s exam. This exhaustive test allows us to separate the truly exceptional local pros from the average journeymen.

Pass Mikeโ€™s exam, and itโ€™s clear you know what youโ€™re doing. Fail it, and youโ€™ll have to look elsewhere for employment.

Thatโ€™s true no matter how long youโ€™ve been in the painting business. Doing the same thing day in and day out doesnโ€™t teach the broad and vast skills that Colorwheel requires.

Itโ€™s this level of expectation that allows us to confidently state weโ€™re the regionโ€™s trusted experts. Itโ€™s also the key to providing superior results on every project we undertake!



Whatโ€™s On Our Painting And Refinishing Exam?

Yes, we know. A 300-question painting test?

At first glance, it seems a bit excessive. You should see the reaction of the applicants!

But we guarantee you, itโ€™s not. At Colorwheel Painting, we specialize in providing high-end services. On every job, we work hard to produce the top-notch outcomes you expect.

You simply canโ€™t do that with a crew of moderately skilled painters and refinishers. You need genuine experts. To identify people who meet this high bar, extensive questioning is required.

What areas are covered on our exam? All applicants must answer questions that probe their:

  • Knowledge of the many products used for painting and refinishing
  • Awareness of how these products are handled and applied
  • Ability to handle problems that arise on various projects
  • Knowledge of the equipment used for various tasks
  • Awareness of on-the-job safety procedures
  • Specific areas of demonstrated expertise

Thereโ€™s also a section on character, morality, and ethics. Why?

Because above all, weโ€™re looking for people who take a team approach and work well with others. And it is imperative that crew members do the right thing, even in the most difficult of situations.


How Many Milwaukee Metro Painters Make It Through?

Needless to say, not every Milwaukee metro area painter who takes Mikeโ€™s test passes it. In fact, failures are pretty common. Some even get a page or two in and then walk out the door.

And a lengthy history in the industry is no guarantee of success. Weโ€™ve had people with decades of experience crash and burn on our exam.

Itโ€™s not that they donโ€™t have a decent set of painting skills. They simply donโ€™t have enough know-how to fit in well with our specialized staff and the varied demands of our customer base.

Are newcomers all set to go when they pass the test? The answer is yes in some cases. But for many of our new hires, itโ€™s time for additional training!


Additional Painting And Refinishing Training

At Colorwheel Painting, we donโ€™t expect new hires to know everything there is to know. Given the breadth and depth of the profession, thatโ€™s unrealistic.

Initially, all new employees are assigned to areas where they show the greatest skill. But over time, theyโ€™ll have ample opportunity to learn more through on-the-job training.

During this training, theyโ€™re paired with other team members who already excel in a given area. These experienced pros show the newcomers the ropes and help them develop their abilities. In this way, our team just gets stronger and more knowledgeable over time!

Beyond all this, our professional affiliations with the Painting Contractors Association and the Wallcovering Installers Association are invaluable. Each of these organizations offers coursework and seminars for our crews to take part in.


Your Reliable Source For Elite Professional Services

Of course, the ultimate reason for taking all these steps is serving you, the customer. At Colorwheel Painting, weโ€™re entering our third decade as the Milwaukee metro areaโ€™s leader in high-end painting and refinishing services.

Weโ€™re committed at every level to upholding this well-deserved reputation. And you can only do that when you hire the very best.

Want to know what itโ€™s like to benefit from our dedication and passion? Contact Colorwheel Painting today for your free estimate. Youโ€™ll see exactly why our stringent standards pay off on all manner of local projects!