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Friday, 01 July 2011 09:55

California Products® Corporation Introduces California® Performance Coatings

Written by James Smiths

Andover, MA – June 1, 2011 - California Products® Corporation, an Apollo Capital Management portfolio company, is pleased to announce the introduction of California® Performance Coatings. California Performance Coatings is a family of specialty use products formulated for exceptional performance. The launch of the new line includes five exclusive products that can be sold through various California Products distribution channels. The new products include an acrylic anti-slip surface, a waterborne masonry floor sealer, a cabinet and trim enamel, a mildew eliminating masonry waterproofer, and an acrylic waterproofing sealer.

“We are extremely excited by the initial product offering packaged under this very appealing design. These high volume products will add increased diversity, value, and branding for our dealers. We will continue to investigate additional market and technical opportunities to expand this program,” states Dan Cohen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Skid-Grip® Anti-Slip Surface is 100% acrylic and provides a slip resistant surface that is specially designed to enhance existing concrete or asphalt. The superior adhesion and uniform application of this product prevents flaking and peeling and provides a layer of color fade protection. Skid-Grip is available in 7 standard colors and is ideal for pedestrian walkways, parks and playgrounds, cement stairs, patios, sidewalks, sport courts, and more.

Ultraplate™ Cabinet and Trim Enamel is an extremely durable, washable and scrubbable super enamel. The product can be used on new or previously painted wood and metal. Ultraplate is ideal on cabinetry, shelving and future. This cabinet and trim enamel has surpassed adhesion and gives a factory like finish with ultra leveling characteristics.

Weatherplate Waterproofing Sealer is low VOC and prevents moisture damage on multiple surfaces. The non-yellowing and crystal clear finish protects against salt water and can be used on wood, brick, masonry, canvas, concrete, stucco and more.

Stopz™ Mildew Eliminating Masonry Waterproofer is a 10 pound-force per square inch (psi) product ideal for interior and exterior use in residential and commercial settings. The product withstands hydrostatic pressure equivalent to water pressure at a depth of 22 feet. This satin prime and finish coat has a breathable film that prevents the growth of mildew. Seal & Step™ Waterborne Masonry Floor Sealer is an industrial maintenance product that prevents water penetration. This interior and exterior floor sealer cures, seals, hardens and dust proofs. This crystal clear and non-yellowing satin finish can be applied to vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Skid-Grip, Ultraplate, and Weatherplate are now available. Stopz and Seal & Step will be available Fall 2011.

About California Products Corporation
Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, California Products Corporation is a leading-edge manufacturer of California Paints® and Storm Stain® architectural coatings, including 2010® and Fres-Coat® Velvet Flat, the consistently rated #1 house paint by an independent national study. Its Recreational Products Division is the world’s largest producer of acrylic athletic surfacing materials, primarily for tennis and running tracks. DecoTurf® and Plexicushion® tennis surfacing products are selected for use at the world’s most prestigious tennis events including the US Open and the Australian Open. Fiberlock Technologies®, a wholly run subsidiary, offers the broadest and most comprehensive product lines for mold remediation as well as lead and asbestos encapsulation. For more information, visit www.calprocorp.com

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Friday, 06 May 2011 10:42

Extend Your Growing Season with Greenhouse Kits from Greenhouses.Com

Written by Robert Key

For Immediate Release,

May 3, 2011: Greenhouses.com, the largest green house kits dealer, has an extensive line of greenhouse kits in a range of dimensions. Your greenhouses are customized as per your needs and specifications including vents, number of doors, the size, the space and a variety of plants to be grown. If you are a profession or a commercial gardener or you are looking for a hobby green house kit, you can get the best greenhouse kits to help you grow fresh veggie and flowers.

Greenhouses.com gives you variety of information and tips including measurement of the exact size of greenhouse you are looking for and determining the structure of the greenhouses. You can also find tips to find out the local restrictions for home greenhouse in your area.

If you are looking for style and functionality together, then greenhouses.com has the different variety of greenhouse kits for you. Fancy greenhouses with loads of decorations are also available. Whether you want a freestanding greenhouse or an attached greenhouse, you can find everything right here.

Greenhouses.com can help you find the right greenhouse kit suitable for the weather conditions and the use such as cool greenhouse and hot greenhouse. You can also find the greenhouse that complements the design of your home and landscaping. Greenhouses with architectural flare can add to the aesthetic beauty of your home. A stylish green house not only adds to the décor of your home, but also gives you a personal space where you can take time out from your daily routine and tend to your plants. You can also spend some time with your family in your greenhouse and introduce your children to the nature. You can save huge bucks on your grocery shopping by growing your own veggies and fruits along with the lovely flowers that you can gift to your friends.

A greenhouse kits from greenhouses.com can extend your growing season by up to four months. Greenhouses.com has built the kits for different home and commercial gardens and has demonstrated greenhouse kits at home and garden shows.

You can also get the greenhouse accessories such as benches, shelves, heaters, grow lights, ventilation products, shade clothes, controls & electrical products, meters, compost makers and watering systems.

The website also gives you the best gardening advice and helps you choose the best greenhouse kit depending on how much money you want to spend, the type of plants you want to grow and where you live.

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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 11:41

Rideonlawnmowerscorner.Com Is a One Stop Solution for All Your Motor Mower Needs

Written by Robert Key

If you want to get the best deals and complete information on ride on lawn mower and motor mower, visit Rideonlawnmowerscorner.com. The website also offers valuable information on various gardening tools such as land tractors, push lawn sweeper, hedge trimmers and brush cutters.

For immediate Release,
April 11, 2011,

If you want to buy the ride on lawn mowers and get the best deals on it, you have come to the right place. From different types of gardening equipment including hedge trimmers, brush cutters, lawn tractors to push lawn sweepers and many more, you can get the complete information on gardening tools and equipment. Even the accessories are easily available.

In addition to offering the best deals, Rideonlawnmowerscorner.com provides valuable tips on how to mow and when to buy ride on lawn mowers. There are various informational articles such as how to use your lawn mower safely and professionally without affecting the equipment. You can also get complete information on mowing service providers.

About Ride on Lawn Mowers

Ride on lawn mowers is the gardening tools that are prominently used these days especially in big gardens to trim the grass. There are many benefits of using this modern equipment to cut grass. Buying a ride on lawn mowers is the smart choice one can make considering the growth of grass round the year. With ride on lawn mowers you can take care of your garden professionally.

Using ride on lawn mowers has become practical these days because no one wants to use the manual push pull way of trimming the grass. Ride on lawn mowers can save your time and money big time. Ride on lawn mowers has increased the productivity of gardeners and lawn care professionals. Mowing the lawn is not a difficult task anymore. With the right motor mower, you can enjoy taking care of your own lawn. It is a great fun to use these motor mowers.

When it comes to choosing the right mower, Rideonlawnmowerscorner.com can give you the best advice depending on your needs. If your lawn is not big enough you can choose a push lawn sweeper to clean your garden instead of investing heavily on land tractor or ride on lawn mowers. On the other hand, if your lawn is more than an acre, it is wise to choose either a land tractor or zero turn radius lawn mower.

Zero turn radius lawn mower can help you in even terrain and can trim bushes, shrubs and growing beds. ZTR lawn mowers have engine towards the rear and hence can clean the obstacles easily.

Lawn tractor comes handy when you have additional tasks such as snow plowing and gardening in addition to mowing. Lawn tractors are available with different attachments such as plows, scooping tools and leveling gadgets.

For more information, visit rideonlawnmowerscorner.com today.

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Sunday, 02 January 2011 10:05

New Artificial Grass 'Affordable Landscape™' Launch Instant Success

Written by Jen Smith

EverLawn®, the brand from Artificial Grass (UK) Ltd, is pleased to announce the instant success of their 'Affordable Landscape™' product.

Answering the needs for large and small areas with a budget in place, the new product 'Affordable Landscape™' succeeds all expectations. Affordable Landscape is a
quality, fibrillated yarn originally designed for Soccer but is now extensively used for leisure and landscape surfaces. The yarn is pre-slit during its making and
matures to a fine yarn with everyday use.

Artificial grass installations are expected to increase in the coming years with America already warming to the benefits of this virtually maintenance free lawn
option. The initial purchase costs which have in the past put off some home owners, is eradicated due to products such as Affordable Landscape™.

With its multitude of uses such as maintenance free lawns for a holiday property or to create the wow factor on a roof terrace, artificial grass is the solution for
the modern day property owner, large or small.

The need to conserve water and energy is already extremely important but is almost definitely going to be an even stronger factor in the coming years. Artificial
grass eliminates the need for watering and energy and fuels are saved through the need not to have to mow.

So for more information on the appropriately named Affordable Landscape™ artificial grass product, visit http://www.everlawn.co.uk.

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Thursday, 09 December 2010 11:39

Everlawn Artificial Grass on Channel 4’s ‘Help My House Is Falling Down’ with Sarah Beeny

Written by Jen Smith

Contributors to the popular Channel 4’s ‘Help My House is Falling Down’ with Sarah Beeny chose EverLawn® artificial grass to transform their garden.

During the improvements to Paul and Clare’s home in Essex Sarah Beeny mentioned how good the artificial lawns are and that they should consider having one installed. Until it was mentioned to them Paul and Clare had never even considered artificial grass, but this gave them the opportunity to improve the overall look of their home while having a maintenance free lawn area that looks good for years.

Episode 1 in the first series of ‘Help My House is Falling Down’ it was evident to viewers Paul and Clare had a challenge on their hands. But the challenge was one they were ready to face.

Watching the episode it is fair to say that the immense work involved for the Essex couple was very nearly a bridge too far. Thanks to Sarah Beeny, Channel 4 and their team of experienced contractors Paul and Clare succeeded.

Part of the restoration involved the installation of artificial grass. The couple agreed that an area of block paving to the front of their property looked drab and lacked colour. Responding to their request the artificial grass company removed a large area of paving then prepared a base for the synthetic grass and completed the task in just one day. The transformation was an instant success and complemented the new look of the property.

Thanks to Paul and Clare’s hard work and all involved the couple and their children have a home they can be proud of and a lawn to look good for years to come without the effort thanks to EverLawn®.

For more information on Everlawn artificial grass and to order samples, visit http://www.everlawn.co.uk

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Sunday, 05 December 2010 17:11

Tips To Find A Best Type of Mattress

Written by Matthew Ma

It's hard enough to obtain a good night's sleep for those who have a great bed, so but if your memory foam mattress is old or maybe poor quality, it just causes it to become that much worse. The quality of your mattress has a lot related to how well you slumber and how rested you feel the next day. The quality of your mattress may also affect the health of your respective back. Many cases of persistent back pain are eventually gained via mattresses that are old or to not well-made. If this sounds familiar, perhaps it's time to discover a new mattress.

Finding a great mattress has a lot related to your sleep preferences, but there are many general qualities you should be looking for in your new mattress. First, the support of your current spine should be the vital thing you consider when mattress shopping. A good mattress supports the spine correctly, meaning that your spine should look the same lying down as and also when you're standing up. A mattress that is too firm may well not allow for your spine to get in the proper position and would tax neck and returning muscles.

On the some other hand, a mattress that may be too soft will lead to similar problems because a person's neck and back muscles shall be working to support ones spine. Because every mattress differs, you need to discover one that works effective for you. As you search for the mattress at the bed store, don't be afraid to lie down on the mattress for at least 15 minutes to get a preview of how it will probably feel. You need a spring mattress that works best for you.

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