January 2026

Running a refinishing business can be a lonely grind. Long days, tough pricing conversations, callbacks, and growth decisions often fall on one person’s shoulders. The NAPCO Top Gun Peer Group was created to change that – bringing professional refinishers together for monthly peer support, business training, and real-world insight from people who understand the trade.

Rising material prices and economic uncertainty are slowing traditional remodel projects — but that doesn’t mean demand has disappeared. Many homeowners still want updated kitchens and bathrooms; they just need more affordable options.
Adding refinishing services gives remodelers a built-in Plan B to save stalled projects, strengthen client relationships, and keep crews busy. With NAPCO’s ProLaunch™ Program, remodelers can get expert training, tools, and support to start offering refinishing confidently — and turn “no” estimates into steady, profitable work.