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Pretty Boy simplifies cleanup while protecting tools
Tired of looking for an effective and eco-friendly product to clean his paint tools and applicators, seasoned paint pro Brian Cooney decided to take matters into his own hands. Working with a chemist from the coatings industry, he spent 8 months developing and testing 18 formulas until they landed on Pretty Boy Paint Cleaner & Conditioner.
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It thoroughly cleans brushes and rollers, and its built-in conditioner leaves a light moisture barrier on brush fibers for easier cleanup and more pliability in action, resulting in fewer visible brush strokes.
Pretty Boy is safe enough to use directly on your skin; it’s also great for cleaning up drips—even on hardwood floors—and removing wallpaper. PrettyBoyProducts.com
Festool CTC SYS Cordless Systainer Extractor: powerful inside and out
With a Systainer on the outside and a cordless dust extractor on the inside, Festool’s CTC SYS Cordless Systainer Extractor offers maximum performance and independence with minimal weight.
For smaller tasks, the CTC SYS enables a virtually dust-free work environment without the need for a power outlet. The compact Systainer format is lightweight, making it the perfect companion for smaller tasks, with added portability.
Comparable to a corded dust extractor, with more portability, the 36v turbine and two 18v battery packs provide massive suction power that is adjustable in three levels. The appropriate power level can be selected for any given application to maximize the battery runtime. FestoolUSA.com
Ames Research Laboratories rolls out a new product offering
AMES Research Laboratories Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty coatings, recently announced the introduction of their new, innovative Capstone Granite Coating.
Capstone Granite is a single component acrylic decorative concrete coating with decorative chips incorporated into the resin, providing a granite-like finish. Packaged in 5-gallon containers and available in six aesthetically pleasing color blends, Capstone Granite is ideal for pedestrian walkways, pool decks, and vertical surfaces. Carl Sabo, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, states, “Capstone Granite removes concrete’s one inherent issue—its appearance. Concrete is a durable building material, but it’s not pretty. Capstone Granite removes that shortcoming while adding a decorative punch to concrete surfaces.” AmesResearch.com/all-products/capstone-granite
BUCKETEDGE saves time, saves tape
In the early days of his business, Bucket Painting, Ben Hildre flipped a lot of apartments. “I spent a lot of time and money on tape and just knew there had to be a better way.” So with some ingenuity and a lot of prototypes, Hildre developed BUCKETEDGE. Manufactured in Minnesota and crafted from sturdy, high-grade aluminum, the lightweight tool comes in 12," 20" and 40" lengths. More than a foot wide, they serve the dual purpose of a drop cloth and masking tape. Hildre estimates his tape costs have been cut by nearly 80% and his setup times have decreased significantly as well. Available on Amazon and at Walmart and select Sherwin-Williams locations. BucketToolsLLC.com
New ProDryingRack Accessories protect newly finished surfaces
PaintLine has two new accessories for its 50-shelf, PDRKD ProDrying Rack: Shelf Spikes and Felts. Simply snap the Spikes or Felts on to the rack shelves to minimize the surface contact of newly finished cabinet doors, drawer fronts or other parts. Each shelf holds up to 25 lbs and is removeable for creating more space between shelves. The sturdy rack base has locking casters—easily roll it wherever you need.
The ProDryingRack™ (PDRKD) is a great space saver: 200 sq ft of drying area in a 6.5 sq ft footprint. Easily assemble/knock down with just 4 bolts. Built using steel construction and powder coated finish for years of service.
Spikes and Felts are patent-pending and sold in packs of 150.
For more information, visit ThePaintLine.com/products/prodryingrack
FEBRUARY 22-24 | ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
A must-attend for contractors looking to grow their business, the PCA EXPO provides countless opportunities to connect with and learn from some of the brightest minds and best partners in the industry. Featuring breakout sessions, panel discussions, peer-to-peer roundtables, an Industry trade show and special events hosted by Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, EXPO is the place to take your business to the next level.
