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Specialty Paint
MAJIC PAINTS | majicpaints.com or 800-848-1898
An all-in-one paint and primer perfect for any repurpose project, Majic Paints’ Diamond Hard RePurpose is more versatile than chalk paint, which is marketed strictly for furniture. RePurpose can be used on a variety of hard-to-paint surfaces including brick, wood, glass, plastic, tile and more. Use over epoxy, lacquer, latex paint, oil enamel and factory finishes. This complete one-step process sticks to almost any surface without sanding or priming.
Utility Tool
ZIBRA | enjoyzibra.com
The Open It! is a 4-in-1 utility tool with the ability to cut, slice, snip and unscrew, helping to open anything with speed and efficiency. Fitted with angled blades, the Open It! can cut through tough plastic, zip ties, cardboard, flower stems, thin wires and more. Safely hidden in the Open It! handle is a retractable razor blade to slice through tightly taped packages and stubborn bubble and plastic wrap, as well as a pull-out screwdriver with both flat and Phillips heads. Made for inside and outside use, the Open It! eliminates the need for multiple singular use products.
Hobby Knife Set
BLACK+DECKER | blackanddecker.com
The BLACK+DECKER Hobby Knife Kit includes a 26-blade assortment suitable for cutting a wide variety of materials including paper, card stock, soft woods and more. The Hobby Knife’s handle is designed for comfort, using oversold material and contours to provide support during extended periods of use. The kit also includes a self-healing cutting mat and a metal ruler.
Ratchet Caulk Gun
DRIPLESS | dripless.com or 800-960-1773
The ETS1400 is a lightweight caulk gun with a cradle frame and ratchet rod. It is easy to use and suitable for DIY projects around the house.
Designer Wallpaper
ARMANI/CASA | armani.com
Typical folklore patterns are reinterpreted into a contemporary look with branches and pomegranates printed on precious Indian silk with Armani/Casa’s Bayadère wallpaper. The sharp edges and the contrasting colors define shapes and highlight the liveliness of the design. Bayadère is part of the Precious Fibers collection of Armani/Casa exclusive wallcoverings and is made in Italy.
Paint Stripper
ECO SOLUTIONS LIMITED | ecosolutions.co.uk
MAX Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper removes interior and exterior paints and varnishes from various surfaces. It safely removes paints and varnishes without damage to the surface being stripped. Max Strip products are water-based, making them a safer removal option and cover 30-50 square feet per quart/liter.
Foam Filler
RED DEVIL | reddevil.com
Red Devil Foam & Fill Window & Door Polyurethane Straw Foam Sealant is specifically formulated for filling, insulating and sealing around windows and doors. It takes the shape of all cavities, forming a permanent, airtight and waterproof seal on wood, metal, masonry, glass and most plastics. It stops air infiltration and in turn prevents heat loss and drafts and is environmentally safe, containing no CFCs and HCFCs.
Wood Filler
GORILLA GLUE | gorillatough.com or 800-966-3458
Gorilla High Performance Wood Filler is the go-to product for strong, durable repairs on cracks, gouges and holes. The unique formula is easy to spread and allows for a smooth, natural finish. It is easy to sand, and its high-performance stainability and paintability provides a professional-looking finished project.
Spray Paint
RUST-OLEUM | rustoleum.com
Rust-Oleum® pairs the trusted long-lasting durability of Stops Rust Gloss Protective Enamel with its Turbo Spray System® to offer four times more paint per second. The tall fan tip coats the surface faster, and the mega-sized 24-ounce can of paint is ideal for big pieces and projects.
Wood Restoration
SYSTEM THREE RESINS | systemthree.com or 800-333-5514
Rot is a fungus, and it can spread quickly, infecting and then destroying sound wood in its path. Replacement can be expensive or time-consuming. The EndRot system is a solution that provides complete wood repair and restoration. It stops the progression of wood rot and decay fungi, restores rot or insect-damaged wood and protects wood for many years.
