The PRO TOOL INNOVATION AWARDS (PTIA) is the "Oscar" among professional tools. PTIA Award (https://protoolinnovationawards.com ) was established for in order to provide professionals and serious home craftsmen with the latest innovations and novelties in the field of tools.
Our article below will review the most interesting winners of the PTIA 2021 award in the category "Tools for painting and finishing works". You can find winners in other categories of the instrument here!
Painting and tiling appear later in the construction process, but innovation in these areas is key. The latest innovations and technological advances have made it possible to create truly impressive tools and accessories. This year, at the PTIA 2021 Painting and Tiling Awards ceremony, products that reduce work time and increase work efficiency are highlighted. Although there are few products in this category compared to some others, they make a huge contribution to overall innovation in these industries.
The winner is the Shur-Line Lumi-Tech LED pole.
The Shur-Line Lumi-Tech LED pole is easily installed on the painter's tools and increases the visibility of the painting area, providing better results. It is equipped with eight LED lamps (280 lumens) for 7 hours of work to provide the painters with the visibility they need for their painting projects.
The winner is the Hilti DWS 225 Orbital drywall grinder.
The new orbital drywall sander DWS 225 from Hilti with excellent ergonomics, Best-in-class dust control and user-friendly design is an ideal tool for finishing level 5 drywall, as well as for removing paints, adhesives, coatings and residues. The DWS 225 is a lightweight grinder with a long neck, ergonomic design, improved balance and flexibility of almost 180°, providing the comfortable control needed when grinding walls, ceilings and corners. In combination with Hilti mesh sanding discs, you will be able to perform grinding with almost no dust, which will help extend the life of the tool, reduce dust exposure and minimize cleaning.
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Battery-powered drywall grinders
The winner is the DEWALT 20V MAX DCE800 Brushless battery-powered drywall grinder.
DCE800 - The first battery-powered drywall sander in the DEWALT line, which has a set of functions optimized for use in difficult conditions. The telescopic shaft and fully articulated head provide easy access to various surfaces, including confined spaces and hard-to-reach places on walls and ceilings. The grinding machine is also equipped with a brushless motor mounted on the head, which maintains a constant speed under load, while eliminating breakage of the flexible shaft and brushes. This is the first DEWALT tool fully integrated with Wireless Tool ControlTM. This allows the device to wirelessly activate and deactivate a compatible dust collector (DCV585) without the need for a separate keychain.
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Rechargeable paint sprayers
Winner - Wireless Airless Sprayer Graco Inc. 390 PC.
Wireless paint sprayers have been around for some time, but none of them can compare to the Graco 390 PC wireless airless sprayer. Built on the basis of the 390 PC electric sprayer, it boasts the same exact characteristics, except for the fact that it is powered by a DeWalt FlexVolt battery. Graco expects that with two batteries included, you will be able to work continuously by switching the units and completely replacing the wired electric sprayer with a more convenient wireless solution.
The winner is a DEWALT 10’ High performance wet tile saw with a D36000S stand.
With the growing popularity of large-shaped tiles, the 10-inch DeWalt wet tile saw is at the top of our list. Starting from the dive, she is able to perform longitudinal incisions up to 41 and 37 inches without diving. With 18 inches to the left of the blade, you can cut a 36-by-36-inch tile in half! Despite the performance, accuracy is still of great importance. Using a properly fixed blade, you can count on the saw to withstand a cut of ± 1/32 inch by 30 inches. When you need to cut a large tile, DeWalt will help you save time and money with a saw specially designed for its processing.
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Paints, primers and coatings
The winner is Daich Coatings Terrazzo decorative granite.
Terrazzo has already been a reliable product as a roll decorative, and now there is an improved formula. They switched to a smaller grade of stone, which provides higher strength. This is a suitable coating for both indoor and outdoor spaces, has all-weather characteristics that can withstand ultraviolet radiation, salts and chemicals in non-ideal conditions and copes well with freezing/thawing cycles. The coating is naturally resistant to mold. If you want your space to look like granite, take Terrazzo Contemporary Granite Resurfacer from Daich Coatings.
The winner is Modified polymer sealants DAP AMP Advanced.
Combining the characteristics of silicone and polyurethane sealants, DAP AMP sealants have impressive performance and versatility. They are mold-resistant, can be painted in 30 minutes, rain-resistant, can be applied to wet surfaces and withstand temperatures ranging from -18° to 60°C. In addition, UV radiation will not destroy it. as other sealants do. With universal and special sealants for concrete and gutters/waterproofing, AMP may be the best DAP sealer ever.
