Here’s a roundup of the latest advances in paint application and other tools that will help you and your crews be more productive in 2017. All items are available at your Sherwin-Williams store.
Graco® Ultimate Airless Handheld
- Triax Piston pump delivers professional quality finish
- Full tip support, .008 to .016 tip size
- Plug into any standard electrical outlet
Xtend Climb® Pro Series Wide Step Extension Ladder
- Wider rung provides increased surface space for extended use with less fatigue
- 12.5′ Type II – 225 lb. duty rating
- 12.5′ Type 1A – 300 lb. duty rating
- 15.5′ Type I – 250 lb. duty rating
Diamabrush™ 4.5” Deck & Wood Siding Prep Tool
- Coatings removal tool for all horizontal and vertical wood surfaces
- Patented diamond blades
- Removes up to 1000 square feet of coating
- Quick and efficient
- Fits all standard 5/8″ angle grinders
T-REX® Ferociously Strong Tape
- Strongest multi-use duct tape on the market
- 3 times the holding power of standard duct tapes
- Double layer of quick-stick adhesive
- Extra strong cloth with durable waterproof film layer
- Excellent for masking off brick, concrete or loose painted wood
Trimaco® E-Z UP™ 12’ Pole & Heavy Duty Adhesive Zipper
- Heavy-duty aluminum 12′ pole extends from 4′ 9″ to 12′
- Non-slip foot with bottom spring to ensure a snug fit
- Simply clip plastic onto the quick clip and adjust pole to ceiling height
- Use with E-Z UP Heavy Duty Adhesive Zipper to create an instant doorway
Trimaco® Stay Put® Canvas Drop Cloth
- Surface grip and spill block
- Non-skid leak resistant canvas
- Stay Put technology conforms to stairs and other surfaces
- 4 x 12 foot
HarcoPaint® MiracleWipes
- Heavy-duty paint prep and cleanup wipes
- Multi-use: Designed for the cleaning of hands, surfaces and tools
- Absorb and lock design; no redepositing of materials
- 12″ x 6″ wet wipes
- Natural spearmint scent
3M Hand-Masker Masking Plastic
- Upgrade to traditional masking paper
- Does not absorb moisture and will not shrink when it dries
- No bleed-through with most paints
- Stretches as you mask around objects; does not tear
- Twice the roll length of a standard masking paper roll
3M Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty
- One-part putty fills pinholes, scratches, minor dings and hairline cracks
- Use on metal, wood, fiberglass and sanded primer and paint
- Fast drying; sandable in 30 minutes
Contractor Series® Polyester Knit Roller Cover
- New fabric has improved performance in low VOC paint
- Available in 17 different sizes from 4x 3/8” to 18 x 1 ¼”
Purdy® Ultra Finish Roller Cover
- Premium microfiber fabric for an ultra-smooth finish, better paint pickup, even paint release and reduced lint
- For all paints and finishes
- Increased convenience and versatility and ideal for interior painting projects
- Solid polypropylene core
Purdy® “Nest” Paint Trays & Liners
- Invert liner for easy snap-on lid
- Pour spout for easy cleanup
- Standard size Nest on Dual Roll Off Bucket
- 18-inch paint tray fits on Dual Roll-Off 5-Gallon Bucket and doubles as a lid
Purdy® Premium Painter’s Tools
- Rust-resistant stainless steel
- Hammer end
- Available in three varieties:
Purdy® Flex Joint Knives
Choose from:
- Rust-resistant stainless steel Flex Joint Knife with hammer ends (3, 4, or 6 inch)
- High carbon steel Contractor Flex Joint Knife with comfort grip (6 inch)
Purdy® Putty Knives
Choose from:
- Rust-resistant stainless steel Flex Putty Knife (1½ and 2 inch)
- High carbon steel Contractor Flex Putty Knife (1½ inch) or Contractor Stiff Chisel Putty Knife (11⁄2 and 3 inch)
This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 issue of PPC magazine. Sherwin-Williams is a one-stop source for everything you need for all your projects. Stop by your local store or visit their online paint equipment catalog to get the best tools for your jobs.