Resource Center · Buying Guides
Buying Guides
Make better purchasing decisions.
Choosing the right products shouldn’t be complicated.
Our buying guides help customers compare products, understand key features, and confidently select the best solution for their needs.
Whether you’re purchasing art supplies, office products, commercial printing, or classroom materials, our experts provide clear recommendations based on experience — not sales pressure.
Explore
Inside Buying Guides
Creative
Choosing materials that match the work.
- Choosing the Right Acrylic, Oil & Watercolor Paints
- Artist Brushes Explained
- Canvas Buying Guide
- Drawing Pencil Comparison
- Studio Equipment Guide
Education
Purchasing for classrooms and districts.
- Classroom Art Supply Guide
- Educational Furniture Buying Guide
- Grade-Level Kit Planning
- Bulk Art Supply Purchasing
- STEAM Materials Guide
Business
Workplace and procurement decisions.
- Office Supply Buying Checklist
- Procurement Best Practices
- Vendor Consolidation Guide
- Office Furniture Guide
- Facility Supply Planning
Getting the most from every job.
- Business Printing Guide
- Promotional Product Selection Guide
- Paper Selection Guide
- Large-Format Printing
- Direct Mail Strategies
Framing
Protecting what matters.
- Custom Frame Selection Guide
- Museum vs. Conservation Framing
- UV Protection Explained
- Matboard Selection
- Shadow Box Design
Compare before you buy
Side-by-side, no sales pressure.
- Student-grade vs. professional-grade
- Screen printing vs. embroidery
- Museum glass vs. standard glazing
- Buying vs. leasing office furniture
- Kit programs vs. bulk ordering
Clear recommendations based on experience — not sales pressure.
Catskill Brands — Supply. Create. Deliver.
More resources
Keep exploring
Blog
Industry insight, product news, and practical advice from our specialists.
OpenInspiration
Artist spotlights, studio tours, techniques, and creative projects.
OpenCase Studies
How schools, businesses and municipalities solved real purchasing problems.
OpenNews
Announcements from across the family of brands.
OpenHave a question we haven’t answered?
Our specialists answer questions from artists, teachers, and purchasing managers every day.