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Japan Drier

Accelerator/Hardener

Also known as Japan drier. Increases the gloss and hardness of oil-based paint. Also decreases dry time by as much as 30 percent. Generally...

 
Acetone

Acetone

Fast acting thinner, cleaner and remover for resins, inks, adhesives and contact cement. Also used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass. A...

 
Airless Paint Sprayer

Airless Paint Sprayer

Used when painting large areas with the same color or painting intricate surfaces such as furniture or grillwork where other tools will not reach...

 
Alcohol

Alcohol

Is available in denatured, wood isopropyl or methanol form. Wood and methanol alcohols are extremely toxic and should not be recommended for...

 
Aluminum Paint

Aluminum Paint

Is a paint with aluminum blended with a resin base. For interior and exterior use on heated surfaces, such as ovens, barbecue grills, mufflers...

 
Articulated Ladder

Articulated Ladder

Also called a combination ladder. 3-position, multi-lock hinges offer many different arrangements and combinations to become a step ladder, an...

 
Attic Ladder

Attic Ladder

Folding ladder that pulls down from attic access hole to permit entry. 3 sections unfold to rest on floor, then fold back up to store on top of...

 
Brush and Roller Cleaner

Brush and Roller Cleaner

Restores hard brushes and washes away oil and latex paints as well as varnish. Reduces cleaning effort and helps applicators last...

 
Bucket Grid

Bucket Grid

Placed in bucket to remove excess paint from applicators before applying to surface. Generally used with smaller rollers. Similar to a wire...

 
Butyl Rubber Sealants

Butyl Rubber Sealants

Are solvent-based, with a life expectancy of two to 10 years. Butyl rubber is good for sealing out water in lap joints, such as gutters. It is...

 
 
 


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