Cabinet Grain Filler
Aqua Coat | aquacoat.com or 877-886-2422
Aqua Coat White Cabinet Grain Filler is a white gel used to fill pores and grains of wood surfaces. The grain filler seals the grains and pores of the wood, minimizing the absorption of the primer and paint when painted. It is water-based, nonflammable, noncombustible, low odor, low VOC, easy to apply, fast drying and cleans up with water.
Insecticide Paint Additive
Sunnyside Corp. | sunnysidecorp.com or 847-541-5700
M-1 Advanced Insecticide Paint Additive is designed for interior and exterior use and is EPA registered. It is effective against crawling and flying insects when exposed to treated surfaces. Pests affected include cockroaches, spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, citrus weevils, fire ants, leafcutter ants, silverfish and more.
Paint Odor Eliminator
Paint Scentsations | paintscentsations.com or 888-771-9065
KABOSH! is an odor-neutralizing paint additive. It eliminates 75 to 90 percent of paint odors and will not affect paint adhesion, hardness or performance. It works in most paints, stains, primers, epoxies and other surface coatings and is ideal for commercial contractors painting in occupied buildings.
Dust Channeling Sanding Sponge
3M | 3m.com or 888-364-3577
3M’s Premium Dust Channeling Sanding Sponges feature patterned sides to channel dust away from surfaces. They use premium mineral grits for effective hand sanding and will not discolor the surface being sanded. They’re suitable for wet or dry sanding. Dust Channeling Sanding Sponges are available in a range of grits.
Patterned Paint Roller
Rollerwall | rollerwall.com or 301-838-0450
The Rollerwall Pattern Applicator includes a frame, handle and foam feeder roller. The lightweight handle has a threaded hole for extension pole attachment. The foam feeder roller holds enough paint for three full passes down a wall.
Compact Screwdriver
Picquic® | picquic.ca or 877-999-7697
The Teeny Turner by Picquic® is designed for tiny tasks like eyeglasses, jewelry or small electronics. It includes seven 1-inch long, 3/16-inch insert bits precision-machined to fit the smallest screws. The bits are held in place by rare earth magnets. Teeny Turner is available in multiple colors.
Paint Tripods
Allway Tools | allwaytools.com or 718-792-3636
Allway’s Painter’s Tripods can interlock for added stability. Their nonstick points allow painters to paint one side of a door, panel or other flat surface, then flip and paint the other side with minimal waiting to finish jobs faster.
Drawer Pull & Cabinet Knob
Doug Mockett & Co. | mockett.com or 800-523-1269
The Treasure Chest Drawer Pull & Cabinet Knob mounts directly on to drawer faces. Stop points on the latch keep the ring from slamming against the drawer face or swinging over the top and hitting the top side of the drawer. It features a satin nickel finish and measures 2 ⅝ inches long (1 ¼ on center).
Concrete and Asphalt Patch
Aquaphalt | aquaphalt.com or 434-906-1273
Aquaphalt is a water-activated, permanent asphalt and concrete patch material. It can be installed in below freezing temps and high summer heat. Patched areas can be opened to traffic or use right away. Installation is simple with no large crews or heavy equipment needed. Aquaphalt is backed by an unlimited curing guarantee and three-year warranty.
Erasable Memo Pad
Lux kami | luxkami.com
WEMO is an erasable silicone band to write notes on with regular pens or markers. The unique coating erases with a finger or an eraser. Developed for nurses as an alternative to writing vital notes directly on their skin, WEMO is suitable for any application where handy note taking is desirable without carrying a lot of supplies.
Flexible Resin Moldings
White River Hardwoods | whiteriver.com or 800-558-0119
Ultra-Flex Resin Mouldings from White River Hardwoods are available in a variety of motifs including rope, fluted, acanthus and more. They’re manufactured with a latex-based primer coat and can be finished with the same process used to finish other wood moldings.
Painter’s Pants
Thrive Workwear Co. | 719-963-7223
5000-PRO Knee Pad Painter’s Pants feature Squish® Pad Technology built into the knees. They’re made of ActionFlex® fabrics for comfort and mobility with modern design fit and style. Similar styles are available without knee pads and in shorts.
