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Interior and Exterior Primer
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Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Primers are a premium line of primers that allow your customers to start with a quality foundation in order to guarantee a stunning finish. These interior and exterior primers have been proven to deliver an uncompromised painting or staining foundation across all surfaces because of their unique high-hiding and stain blocking formulas.
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com
5″ Sanding Disc
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3M Ultra Durable 5” Sanding Discs are hardworking power tool abrasives that last from one job to the next. Whether you are sanding wood, plastic or metal the 3M Ultra Durable 5” Sanding Discs are ideal for all stages of sanding. 3M premium ceramic mineral technology cuts fast and lasts long. Use with a random orbital sanding tool. The HookIt™ attachment system allows for quick, secure attachment and easy removal. The unique universal hole pattern allows for efficient dust extraction on both 5-hole and 8-hole sanders.
3M
3m.com
All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes
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Offering more wipes per package than leading brands. RTS Retail All-Purpose Hard Surface Cleaning Wipes are biodegradable, super soft and derived from all-natural ingredients. Made from spunlace rayon, a nonwoven biodegradable material made from bamboo pulp. Spunlace rayon is softer and more absorbent than traditional cleaning wipes while being more sustainable for the environment. Please call for free samples.
RTS Companies Inc.
rtsretail.com or 800-663-2803 ext. 2130
Aromatic Bird Repellent
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Bird-Out™ Aromatic Repellent is a low-cost, fast and trouble-free solution for keeping pest birds away from patios, decks, garages, warehouses and other outdoor areas. Each easy-to-use cartridge contains 50g of methyl anthranilate, a grapeseed extract proven to repel birds. Just activate the cartridge with a twist, snap it into the dispenser and enjoy up to 60 days of effortless protection.
Bird-B-Gone
birdbgone.com/birdout or 800-392-6915
Vinyl Mat/Liner
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Sikgard® Vinyl Mat/Liner is a multipurpose textured matting for surface protection. This nonwoven, flexible PVC mat is easily customizable and ready-to-use as a floor covering for both interior and outdoor spaces such as steps, walkways, entryways, patio spaces and much more. It is anti-mildew, impact-, UV- and weather-resistant and porous for quick drainage, minimizing retracking into buildings. It is also certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) as “High-Traction.”
Compact Cooler
The PACKOUT™ 16QT Compact Cooler holds ice for over 30 hours and is constructed of impact-resistant polymers for job site durability. It features an integrated bottle opener, interior storage tray and no-sweat exterior. It has a 50-pound weight capacity, and it is IP65 rated protection for harsh environments and job site debris.
Milwaukee Tool
milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878
Portable Fire Pit
Solo Stove’s Ranger portable fire pit is made from durable 304 stainless steel, burns chunk wood and features Signature 360° Airflow Design™ to create an efficient secondary burn, emitting less smoke than other fire pits. It weighs only 15 pounds and includes a lifetime warranty.
Solo Stove
solostove.com or sales@solostove.com
Hardwood Lump Charcoal
Ideal for smaller grills and backyard BBQs, Chunx Hardwood Lump Charcoal is crafted from dense hardwood and specially carbonized to remove impurities, resulting in hotter, longer and cleaner burns without sparks, pops, bitter smoke or excessive ash.
Jealous Devil
jealousdevil.com or 661-532-8767
Security Camera
The Wyze Cam Spotlight includes a Wyze Cam v3 Security Camera and spotlight kit. The light turns on automatically when motion is detected, and the camera sends alerts to users’ phones. The camera and spotlight feature IP65 weather resistance, two-way audio with a siren and can record nighttime video in full color in environments up to 25 times darker than traditional cameras.
Wyze
wyze.com or 202-339-9646
Smart Water Assistant
The Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff has been re-engineered to be 25 percent smaller. It features automatic water shutoff, leak detection and water usage monitoring. It connects to a home’s existing Wi-Fi network and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and works with IFTTT for smart home integration. The device also pairs with Phyn’s new Smart Water Sensor, a puck-size leak detector for high-risk areas that can activate the shutoff valve when it comes into contact with water.
Phyn
phyn.com or 877-749-6792
Barrier Skin Cream
Workman’s Friend Barrier Skin Cream moisturizes and heals skin while protecting against paint, grease, stains, glue, dirt and other skin irritants. It guards skin against irritants for up to four hours and is nongreasy, fragrant-free and safe for all skin types.
Workman’s Friend
workmansfriendbrand.com or chris_matherne@solvchem.com
Multipurpose Ladder
Werner ALDL Series Aluminum LEANSAFE® X3 is a 3-in-1 multipurpose ladder that changes from a step to straight ladder in one adjustment. It’s rated for 375 pounds and designed to lean securely against flat wall surfaces, wall corners, poles and wall studs and performs as a standard stepladder. The front feet have nonmarring foot pads, and the top secures tools and accessories.
WernerCo.
wernerco.com or 888-523-3370
Ceiling Fan Duster
Made using all-natural lambswool, Wool Shop’s ceiling fan duster’s cylinders clean the top and bottom of fan blades in one swipe. The duster and frame hold the fan blade securely to keep it from spinning while being cleaned. It includes a telescopic pole for extended reach.
Wool Shop
woolshop.com or 800-635-8921
Elastomeric Sealant
Titebond® DuraMaster™ Sealant is an elastomeric sealant that offers 100 percent joint movement. It eliminates shiners, reduces dirt pickup and adheres to most common building materials including vinyl, metal, glass, wood, PVC, concrete, aluminum and all types of siding. DuraMaster spans gaps up to 2 inches wide and is paintable with water-based paints two to four hours after application.
Franklin International
titebond.com or 614-443-0241
