Tools & Equipment
Angle Adapter
The new Angle Adapter allows for a 180 percent angle adjustment in 15 percent increments by a simple push of a button. The tool is designed for Jiffyloc poles and tools, but an added threaded stud feature allows use with any threaded pole and tools. The accompanying brush holder features a single clamping knob to mount a brush in seconds. Once mounted, the tool can be rotated to allow almost any angle.
Work Shirt
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he Performance Work Shirt is constructed from evaporative cooling technology (ETC) fabric, a lightweight, breathable textile designed to dry four times faster and breathe four times better than cotton. The pocket systems on the chest and left arm will hold writing instruments, earplugs, safety glasses and hardware. Many of the pockets are secured with hook and loop closures. An odor neutralizer that does not decrease in performance after repeated washings has been built into the fabric. The majority of the shirt's seams are reinforced with the shoulder region containing a second layer of ECT fabric.
Coating Gage
The new PosiTest DFT coating thickness gauge is available in two models: Ferrous for steel or Combo for all metals. The gauges are designed for fast, repeatable measurements. No calibration is required for most applications, making the gauges ideal for powder coaters, paint applicators and more.
Foam Roller
The new Premium Concave Foam Roller is designed to eliminate lap-lines. The hollowed
ends decrease pressure, which reduces paint flow to the ends of the roller. The roller is made with the highest density foam available to minimize stippling and bubbling. The roller also paints corners.
Cage Rollers
Whizz's BigDipper Cage Rollers feature 100 percent 
Polyamide Yarn, which carries up to 40 percent more paint than traditional synthetic rollers. The substrate-responsive rollers work with less splatter and are available in 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2inch and 3/4 inch naps. The cage rollers work on a standard cage frame and offer easy cleanup.
Pole Attachment
A new design for its dust barrier system, the ZipWall SLP (Spring Loaded Pole) incorporates a spring-loaded plunger directly into the pole, instead of attaching it on top of the pole. The new contractor-tested and approved design is meant to be more durable, stronger, lighter and more compact than the previous version. The SLP design will be available at a 20 percent discount off the original product price.
Paintbrushes
Ultra/Pro professional paintbrushes are now available with three filament blends, each fitting different conditions, paints and stiffness preferences. Ultra/ProÕs new Extra-Firm brushes are made with NylonPlus filament and are designed to carry more paint to the wall, maintain a sharp edge and clean up fast. The extra-firm brushes are recommended for use with all thick, heavy coatings and hot or humid conditions. Ultra/Pro Firm brushes provide timesaving performance in medium-bodied paints and warm temperatures, indoors or out. Ultra/Pro Soft brushes have extra flex for use with all light, thin coatings and cool to warm temperatures.
Extension Poles
Wooster's new Sherlock GTŪ Convertible poles have the Wooster R042 Conversion Tip stored in the handle. The pole gives common threaded tools the quick on-and-off feature, making them GT compatible so any tool can be used with the system. 
Instead of threads, the smooth Grip Tip has a lever/pin system that holds Wooster tools in place so they won't turn. Quick-disconnect in two seconds flat; and change length with no slips. Just a touch securely locks the poles in place. The extension poles are available in lengths of 2-4-feet, 4-8-feet, 6-12-feet, and 8-16-feet.
Respirator
The QuickLatch PRO is designed to allow users to take breaks without hassling with straps, buckles and headgear. The respirator offers a contoured fit with a low profile to increase wearer's peripheral vision and a soft rubber face piece. The product fits with most AOSafety glasses and goggles, and offset cartridges give the wearer an unobstructed field of vision. The NIOSH-approved respirator protects against lead, asbestos, paint, pesticide sprays, vapors, solvents, glues, thinners and chlorine.
3-in-1 Painting Tool
SPINit is a 3-in-1 painting tool desi- gned to work in hard-to-get-to places and to be used as a squeegee for all roller covers. Place a mini roller on the tool just far enough so it spins and SPINit becomes a straight roller handle for stair rails, latticework, behind the commode or any other tight place. Push the product all the way on and it pressure-locks into a fixed position so the handle can be slipped into the brush spinner for quick and thorough clean up.
Ergonomic Nailset
The Nailset/Center Punch with ergonomic Nailwing holder allows the user to manipulate the tools precisely and safely. Fingers grip the extended potion of the holder, which in turn makes placement of the tip easy. Made of high carbon HRC steel and neoprene, the tools are designed to last a lifetime and to provide a quality finished product. The nailset is available in the following sizes: 1/32-inch, 2/32-inch and 3/32-inch. A center punch is also available, or get all four pieces in one set.
Corner Painter
The Corner Ease system is designed to paint 60 feet of corners in less than 20 seconds with one paint load. The system is designed to minimize ladder work, increase safety and improve ergonomics. The tool works on interior and exterior corners as well as applying mud to drywall corners, T1-11 siding, interior molding, gutters/fascia, lap siding, conduit, doorjambs and more. The system consists of a sturdy hub, a 100 percent tapered replaceable wool cover, 5-gallon bucket loading grid and a sturdy 3-inch roller frame. Replacement covers are available.
Paint Bucket Kit
The Paint Belt Pro Belt Bucket is a versatile container designed to fit on a waist belt, allowing paint and a 5-inch brush or roller to be safely carried hands-free up ladders or anywhere on the job. The OSHA-compliant bucket is solvent resistant and holds up to one-half gallon of paint. The kit comes with a brush/roller clip, adjustable belt and one disposable liner. Other accessories are available.
Color Reading Device
The Pocket Palette is a hand-held electronic palette search instrument that allows
users to match colors to the company's entire color system accurately and easily with the touch of a button. The tool lets users provide clients with accurate color matches on site or on the go and stores up to 20 color matches at one time. The device comes with a carrying case and lanyard for easy portability, four AAA batteries and a user guide.
Painter's Tape
Painter's Mate Green brand painter's tape is designed as a premium, environmentally-friendly adhesive for masking windows and non-delicate surfaces such as glass, wood and metal. The UV-resistant tape removes cleanly from surfaces for up to eight days and allows for sharp paint lines with less edge bleed. The tape's green color contrasts with white walls and light paint colors to make it easy to see where tape has been applied.
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Paint Applicator Programs
Premium Pad Applicators include 7-inch and 9-inch pad painters, 5-inch wheeled edgers, a trim and re-touch tool, two mini roller and tray sets, a corner pad painter and a seven-piece trim kit. The two Extension Poles series come in sizes 2-4-feet, 4-8-feet, 6-12-feet and 8-16-feet. One series is anodized aluminum with internal and external twist locks and the other series is a combination of fiberglass and aluminum with a push-button lock or a large external twist lock.
Airless Sprayers
The new Performer 440ix and 640ix half-gallon airless paint sprayers feature the Infinity Brushless DC motor. Designed to run continuously in harsh conditions, the motor draws up to 50 percent fewer amps, giving up to 50 percent more horsepower. The Xact Digital Control System allows users to preset keys on each sprayer with personal setting choices. ICS Plus Indicator Lights indicate the correct spraying pressure for various coatings, decreasing product waste and unnecessary cost. The lighted 9-foot power cord shows when the sprayer is receiving power and includes a power cord wrap.
Two-Sided Taper
The Quicktruss Taper, designed to cut down on prep work time, consists of two tape spools, two rollers and a handle. After rolls of tape are placed on the spools, the opposing threads of tape are pressed together between the rollers. The new two-sided strip can be torn from either side of the tool. The cutting heads are plastic so they won't gouge walls or skin. The finished product can be made using any two standard size rolls. The tape pulls right off with one half stuck to the wall and one half stuck to the plastic.
Spray Tip Extensions
The AnglePRO is a new line of spray tip extensions. Available in 3-foot and 5-foot lengths, the tool has a unique slide handle that gives control of the spray tip while painting. With a push or pull of the handle, a painter can change the painting angle up to 135 degrees without pulling the tip up and down for hands-on adjustments. The tool is helpful for painting awkward and tough-to-reach areas, such as stairwells, vaulted ceilings, ductwork, eaves, truss work and soffits. The tip extension is part of a full line of spray accessories.
Reusable Drop Cloths
The Clean&Safe drop cloth is designed to provide leak-proof, skid-resistant protection. The easy-to-handle cloth is made of recycled materials and can be reused many times. The cloth comes in five widths and two colors. In addition to the 40-inch and 80-inch widths, the drop cloth can be ordered in 164-foot-long rolls that are 24-inches wide for countertops, 32-inches wide for standard hallways and stairs, and 48-inches wide for more coverage. The product also is available in 32- and 40-inch wide white rolls.
Semi-Oval Paintbrushes
Semi-Oval Paint Brushes are designed to have a super capacity to hold paint. The lightweight and balanced brushes feature full stock construction over multiple rows to enhance their ability to lift paint and release it smoothly and evenly over a longer working area. The deep hand-formed chisel construction builds in a sharp cutting edge. The hardwood handles feature a streamlined design for comfort and "grip." The Bronson (pictured), from the dyed Champagne Nylon Series, is made of a soft synthetic blend for interior latex paints and enamels.
Paint Pail
The HANDy Paint Pail holds nearly a gallon of paint and comes with an adjustable handles. A lip on the inside of the pail allows painters to scrape excess paint from the brush for clean application. Brushes adhere to a magnet embedded in the pail, instead of having to be placed on the floor or in the can during a break. Specially-designed plastic liners inserted into the pail promote easy clean-up and are useful for multi-color paint jobs. Also available are covers that stretch over the pail's mouth to save the paint for later use.
Painting Pads
The Pad Painter offers a plastic base for the paint pad and cushioned adjustable handles. Both the 7-inch and the 9-inch pads have a beveled front for edging and a rolled back for ease in painting the bottom of lap siding or shakes. Both versions work with latex or oil-based paints. Paint pads are made in two layers, with the base layer of foam holding the paint while a filament or nap layer applies the paint. Refills are available, along with a complete line of additional painting products.
Pro Paint Pail
The new HANDy Paint Pail Pro-Series is designed to handle brushes and mini rollers, working well on jobs where more paint is needed. The pail is larger than the original model to accommodate up to one-half gallon of paint. The Pro-series has a second easy grip handle for comfort when the pail is full. The pail can accommodate up to a 4-inch brush. A built-in grid allows users to wipe off excess paint from rollers. The Pro-series also has many of the same features as the original, such as disposable liners for multi-colored jobs and keeping the pail clean.