Dallas Chapter
Painting & Decorating Contractors of America
LIBRARY
The Dallas Chapter PDCA maintains an extensive library of publications and videos published by various construction organizations. Most are available to purchase from the National PDCA office, but the Dallas Chapter makes them available for our members to "check out."
Business Management
  PDCA Estimating Guide
PDCA Estimating Guide (1992)
The Business of Painting
Effective Business Planning for Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
Professional Estimating Procedures for Painting Contractors
Wallcovering Estimating Guide
Marketing Manual
Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
ASC/AGC/ASA Standard Form Construction Subcontract
Career Opportunities in the Painting Trade
PDCA Business Management Reference Manual
CDL Model Drivers Manual & Test Guide Workbook
Guide to Transportation of Hazardous Materials
PDCA Collective Bargaining Manual
Technical & Training

Painting & Decorating Encyclopedia
Paint Problem Solver
Wallcovering Problem Solver
Craftsman's Manual & Textbook
Finishes for Exterior Woods
Glossary of Terms Used in the Painting Industry
Generic Coating Types
Architectural Painting Specification Manual
Maintenance Repainting Manual
PDCA Lead Based Paint Management and Abatement Training Course for Paint Contractors
Guide to Decorative Painting
Videos
  Watch That First Step (Stairways & Ladders Standard)
Color
Marbling I & II
Graining I & II
Glazing
Marbling & Stones
A Brush with Pride
Preparation & Painting Doors & Jambs
Patching Plaster & Drywall
Safety Guidelines for Frame Scaffolds
Rolling Towers
Tube & Clamp/System Scaffolds
Suspended Scaffolds
Scaffold Planks
Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms
Health and Safety
  Safety System Manual
Subcontractor's Guide-A Drug Free Workplace
Tool Box Topics
Supervisor & Employee Safety Manuals
NAHB/OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook
Hazard Communication Compliance Program (Includes manual, employee handbooks & video)
OSHA Fall Protection Compliance Guide
Scaffold Safety Survival Kit (manual & video)
Profits Through Safety
Cassette Tapes
Financial Planning
Electrostatic Finishing
Lead Removal & Abatement
What to Do When OSHA Knocks
Placing a Value On Your Business
Wallcovering Purchasing Methods
Residential Money Makers