“Invisible paints” shine under black light
Birmingham based GlowShop Limited has launched a new range of “invisible paints.” White in color, translucent when dry, they are invisible until exposed to UV black light, when they will glow brightly in blue, yellow, red, green or orange. (The artist paints under UV black light.) Go to article ›››

Wire brush has a multitude of uses
The Wooster Brush Company has introduced a new wire brush called Top Brass, with pliable bristles that help avoid scratching. Packed with “five star” brass wire, Top Brass is excellent for cleaning or prep work on softer surfaces like aluminium, wood mortar, or ceramic tile grout.  Go to article ›››

Estimating program adds new features
PEP Associates has added a new feature to their Painter’s Estimating Program (PEP) that assists painters in the preparation of their proposals by automatically calculating the production rate of an item.  Go to article ›››

Pressure washer priced to sell
Water Cannon has introduced a new mobile pressure washer — with an attractive low price — that features a durable Robin Subaru Engine with an all-aluminum lifetime frame.  Go to article ›››

Paint roller allows increased productivity
The Curly Flex Roller, developed by a professional painter, is an ergonomic design that allows increased productivity with less work. The forward angle brings pressure to the front of the roller with less effort.  Go to article ›››

Wood stain dries fast!
United Gilsonite Laboratories has reformulated ZAR Wood Stain using a breakthrough in resin drying technology. The premium quality oil-based wood stain now dries in three hours. Go to article ›››

Acrylic enamel features new technology
Diversified Brands’ new Iron Guard DTM Acrylic Enamel is a high-gloss, waterborne, 100 percent acrylic, corrosion-resistant coating from Krylon Industrial that enables a direct-to-metal application on new or clean metal without the need for a primer. Go to article ›››

Keep a lid on it
The Paint Tray Topper is a paint tray lid available in two sizes to fit most 2- or 4-quart paint trays. It is designed to keep your unused paint and roller usable for days and eliminate messy cleanup. Go to article ›››

Pressure washer fits the budget
Mi-T-M Corporation has redesigned the Job Pro Electric Series, a cold water series of pressure washers.  Go to article ›››

Standard features on the Job Pro Electric
Series include 1.5 - 8.0 H.P. totally enclosed fan-cooled electric motors, direct-drive triplex piston pumps with ceramic plungers.  Go to article ›››

Brushes made for the pros
The new handcrafted PX Series of professional paint brushes, from Great American Marketing Inc. (GAM), features white tip coppertone-blended solid round tapered (SRT) filaments, tipped and flagged for superior performance.  Go to article ›››

Barrier kit keeps dust and paint in check
The Smart-Wall kit, from Mr.LongArm Inc., is an easy-to-install temporary barrier that protects furniture and other items from dust and paint. The kit includes four 4-12 foot, three-section Twist-Lok legs and two 9' x 12' one-mil plastic drop cloths.  Go to article ›››

Airless sprayer offers fast, consistent coverage
Campbell Hausfeld has introduced a new 3⁄4 hp airless contractor sprayer. The PS6317 delivers .32 gpm at 2,000 psi. Featuring Campbell Hausfeld’s diaphragm technology, the unit provides contractors with powerful, constant pressure for more consistent coverage in fewer passes.  Go to article ›››