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Caulk Gun
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The ETS2000, “The Yellow Gun,” is the number 1 best-selling pro-painter’s caulking gun in North America. It’s 40 percent lighter than metal models with similar features and it has an ergonomic trigger, which together reduce hand fatigue and make caulking jobs a snap. Plus, it even has a cutter built into the handle — just insert the tip of the caulking cartridge and pull the trigger.
Dripless
dripless.com or 800-960-1773
Drill Brushes
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Bring It On Drill Brushes make deep cleaning easier inside and outside. Attach the brushes to any drill and get discoloration and stains out of tile and grout. The brushes also remove hard water stains, mold, mildew and soap scum from bathrooms, kitchens and more and have been tested by professional cleaning companies for effectiveness.
Bring it On Cleaners
bringitoncleaner.com or 800-867-2643
Greeting Card Display
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The Avanti Press 144 pocket display fits over 7 feet of greeting cards – 864 pieces – onto a 26 inch diameter base to maximize profit per square foot at hardware stores. Avanti’s greeting cards appeal to everyone; they speak the universal language of laughter. Free displays, year-round seasonal, easy exchanges and 100 percent Made in USA make this program a no-brainer for hardware stores with a gift department or not!
Avanti Press
avantipress.com/hardware-retailing
Wireless Protective Earmuff
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The DEWALT® DPG17 wireless earmuff protects hearing and turns tough jobs into an audio-immersive experience. This premium 25dB NRR earmuff offers Bluetooth® wireless technology for streaming and phone calls. High-fidelity speakers provide superior sound while the integrated microphone allows for hands-free phone calls. The DPG17 has an adjustable headband and includes a Micro-USB connector cable and rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
DEWALT
radians.com or dewaltppe@radians.com
Industrial Paint
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COMMAND® is the extremely durable, single-component, multi-substrate solution to help you save time and tackle multiple jobs with speed and confidence. This interior/exterior, UV-resistant acrylic urethane enamel provides superior adhesion and abrasion resistance on a variety of substrates and is ideal for facility maintenance and property management applications where minimal maintenance disruptions and quick returns to service are required.
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com
Tin Wall Decor
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Desperate Enterprises has proudly been the leader of American Made tin sign wall décor for over 30 years. Over 80 licenses and more than 1000 SKUs spanning over 7 product lines, we are your source for unique, high profit merchandise.
Desperate Enterprises
desperate.com or 800-732-4859
Asphalt Sealant
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Sikaflex® Asphalt Sealant is a durable and flexible sealant for filling cracks in asphalt. Some common applications include driveways, roadways, pavements, aprons and joint sealing. It self-levels, reducing the number of tools needed to complete your project and cures to a matte black finish to blend with existing asphalt. The sealant is able to fill cracks up to 1 ½ inches wide, remains permanently elastic and has excellent adhesion bonding to asphalt and concrete
Sikaflex
retail.usa.sika.com/en or 404-844-8399
Reusable Sticky Notes
M.C. Squares Stickies Reusable Sticky Notes attach like magnets to most smooth surfaces with micro-suction form. The whiteboard surface writes smoothly and erases easily and is reusable thousands of times, saving money and trees. The notes come with a smudge-resistant Tackie Marker that erases with a soft damp cloth.
M.C. Squares
mcsquares.com or info@mcSquares.com
Bottle Cleaning Tablets
Bottle Bright Cleaning tablets are natural, biodegradable and easy-to-use to clean your reusable water and drink bottles. The Bottle Bright tablets dissolve in water, creating tiny bubbles that clean stains and odors in minutes. Tablets come in single-pack, 3-pack and 12-pack varieties.
Bottle Bright
bottlebright.com or 303-440-0358
Smart Water Controller
Water garden and patio plants automatically with the Eve Aqua smart water controller. The controller turns your outdoor faucet into a smart water outlet so you can turn the water on and off from your smartphone. Eve Aqua is compatible with all hose systems and installs in minutes. It’s water resistant and made from Australian-certified UV protection for durability.
Eve Home
evehome.com
Safety Goggles With Shield
The KleenGuard™ V90 Shield protects against flying particles and splashes. The face shield mask detaches from the splash goggles and can be used separately or together for full face protection without wearing eye protection underneath a face shield mask. The clear anti-fog lens works even in wet or humid environments and the mask conforms to the shape of the face for added protection.
KleenGuard
kcprofessional.com or 800-241-3146
Hole Repair Kit
The 3M™ High Strength Small Hole Repair Kit has all the tools needed for interior small holes up to 3 inches. The kit includes a 3-inch putty knife, primer-enhanced spackling compound, 4-inch drywall repair screen and a sanding pad. The spackling compound is easy to sand and resists shrinking, cracking or sagging.
3M
3m.com or 888-3M-HELPS
Paint Edger
Make cutting in edges easier and cleaner with the HomeRight Quick Painter Edger with Flow Control. Ideal for cutting in edges around baseboards, window trim, doors and ceilings, the edger holds 4 ½ ounces of paint in the handle. The 3-inch pad is made of flocked neoprene with replacement pads available.
HomeRight
homeright.com or 800-264-5442
Patterned Roller
With the Rollerwall Design Painting and Decorating System, you can easily create decorative patterns on walls. The system comes with a 6-inch roller with a raised pattern and an applicator with frame, handle and foam feeder roller. Choose from over 100 different patterns in a variety of designs. The feeder roller holds enough paint for a 10-foot wall.
Rollerwall
rollerwall.com or 301-838-0450
