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Concrete Sealer Remover
September 18, 2017 | Posted by Franmar

I have a friend who had a concrete patio poured about a year ago and has never been satisfied with how the sealer was applied to his new patio. He's ended up with milky spots along with bubbles and a generally uneven finish on the concrete. The sub-contractor that did the work was less than helpful to resolve the problem and my friend has been stuck with the issue. I …

Removing Barnacles
September 14, 2017 | Posted by Franmar

Pesky barnacles are something that many boat owners have to deal with. They are very stubborn and will ruthlessly attach themselves to boats, docks, and piers despite all the hard work of trying to protect against them. Boat owners know the process to remove them can be very tiring and time-consuming, but is necessary for boat upkeep. Thankfully Franmar has two products that help alleviate this process. A boat is …

Lead Paint Removal
September 12, 2017 | Posted by Franmar

Until the late 1970s, paint that contained lead was in common usage and could be found in most living spaces. The U.S. Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead based paint in housing in 1978, but if you own a home built before 1978, you may still have lead paint that could pose health and safety issues for you and your family. The risks from the lead in the …

Emerge™ 700DG Review
September 12, 2017 | Posted by Franmar

While at AWFS in Las Vegas over the Summer, Rob Foster stopped by Franmar's booth to check out some Blue Bear Products. Rob has married his passion for renovation with his professional life as a public relations consultant and writes reviews for Protool Reviews. If you want to find out about the new drill you've been eyeing in the shop, Protool Reviews is a great place to get some insight. …

Reduse Reuse Recycle
March 8, 2017 | Posted by Franmar

Being in charge of marketing here at Franmar, there are a lot of magazines that come across my desk each week. I can now attest that if your business is renting chickens rent chickens here, an interesting idea, right?) there is probably a magazine dedicated to it. And since we have a broad range of products in various industries, though nothing dedicated to backyard chicken husbandry, yet..., I've got a …

Exterior Building Cleaner
May 18, 2016 | Posted by Franmar

Working with grout, mortar, and drywall mud can be a big pain, especially when it comes to clean up. Lime build-up, calcium deposits, and surface rust can be really difficult. While there are numerous products out there that try to address these issues, BLUE BEAR's Exterior Building Cleaner and Muriatic Acid Replacement are the only products that use fruit and other organic materials to create our unique value in terms …