NEW Products
More Options Outdoors Deck Quickly The Trex Universal Fastener Installation Tool is an innovative handheld tool proven to reduce installation time for composite decking by up to 50%. Utilizing a nose cone to ensure the bit hits the fastener head, along with a unique drive angle, this tool allows the installer to fully actuate and tighten the fastener in one easy step and easily slide the next board into place. It also features a user-friendly rotatable handle and integrated bit holder. n TREX.COM (800) 289-8739
Among numerous product additions, Deckorators’ Voyage composite decking is now available in Sedona, a warm brown earthtone inspired by the desert landscape and redrock buttes of the western U.S. Voyage 11-1/4” Step Treads now come in Tundra and Khaya, 3-1/2” Picture Frame Board in Dark Slate, Low Voltage Recessed Lighting in black or white trim, and ADA-compliant Aluminum Secondary Handrail in Bronze. n DECKORATORS.COM (800) 556-8449
Magnetic Barriers
Knipex Tools’ new CutiX universal snap knife features an innovative stabilization bar that keeps the blade from bending for quicker cutting. The extendable stabilization bar can be engaged or retracted based on application, allowing users to apply more pressure directly on the blade. The tool also has a hardened steel pin to secure the blade. Constructed with a lightweight magnesium housing, the CutiX has non-slip gripping surfaces and two separate sliders—one for the blade and one for the stabilization bar.
ZipWall has introduced its most versatile door kit, the ZipDoor Magnetic Door. The system can be used for sealing a doorway or creating a self-closing entry in a plastic barrier. It is quick and easy to set up with ZipWall double-sided tape, specially designed not to damage the doorframe. Powerful magnets ensure the door maintains a tight seal while providing easy access. Ideal for both residential and commercial, the magnetic door panel is flame retardant and fully reusable. It comes in a sturdy, reusable box and contains one self-closing magnetic door panel, three rolls of 1”x24’ double-sided tape for four installations, and a special ZipWall plastic sheeting cutter.
n KNIPEX-TOOLS.COM (847) 398-8520
n ZIPWALL.COM (800) 718-2255
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n The Merchant Magazine n January 2022
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