(BPT) - As a professional contractor, you know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance speed and quality when it comes to painting. You want to complete more jobs in less time for the sake of your bottom line, while still providing long-lasting, quality results for your customers.

The key to working quickly and delivering excellent work is to focus on efficiency to ensure customer satisfaction while benefiting your business by saving time and energy on every job.

Partnering with the right supplier and using the right products and tools are key to successfully building your business. Discover these three pro tips to help you complete the job accurately and on time.

1. Choose the right paint products

When it comes to choosing paint, quality comes first. Selecting quality products that are durable, easy to apply and provide maximum coverage are key to helping boost painting efficiency and reduce callbacks.

Dutch Boy^® Professional Series has the paint products needed for every project - from residential to construction and commercial jobs, offering top-quality performance with easy application and unmatched durability. Paints from Dutch Boy Professional Series DuraHide™ line can tackle any indoor paint job, providing outstanding hide, a smooth, washable finish and a mold- and mildew-resistant coating.

For exterior jobs, your paint will need to stand up to the elements. Opt for products from Dutch Boy Professional Series DuraWeather™ line. These professional paints are geared to be used on multiple exterior surfaces like wood, stucco and masonry that often require tough, four-season protection and mildew-resistant finish that resists cracking and peeling, even in low temperatures.

Best of all, with Dutch Boy Professional Series, you can get the best price for professional-grade paint from the very first gallon purchased and choose from over 1,300 Dutch Boy Paints colors, as well as custom color matching. No matter what you need, you can find the perfect solution for every project and application.

2. Find a supplier that has it all

When you're on the job, you don't want to waste time, gas and energy going to multiple stores for your supplies. To double down on efficiency, find a supplier that offers paint, tools and materials you need to quickly finish a high-quality project.

As a contractor, a home improvement store like Menards^® is your best bet for finding supplies for all your project needs in one place. This one-stop shop for all painting and home improvement supplies places you at the center of their business while saving you money.

3. Have help on-call

Even pros need help. With the Dutch Boy Professional Series paint program you get access to some of the most experienced and dedicated field sales representatives who can provide:

• A comprehensive line of top quality, durable paints and stains
• The best price from the first gallon purchased
• Flexible job site delivery options
• File history management, inclusive of maintaining records of products and quantities utilized, along with color specifications for projects
• Tint and ship options
• Special order programs for participating Dutch Boy Professional Series products
• Menards contractor credit card program that offers additional savings on select products based on program approval criteria

All of these services from Dutch Boy Paints and Menards, work together seamlessly to ensure you can increase job efficiency and create positive results for your business.

To learn more about the Dutch Boy Professional Series, visit Dutchboy.com/en/Pros/Pro-Resources. And don't forget to visit Menards.com to find your closest one-stop shop for paint and more.