ZipWall
ZipWall LLC manufactures spring-loaded dust barrier poles and accessories for construction, renovation, and restoration, serving professional contractors, restoration firms, and DIY homeowners through retail, industrial distribution, and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersArlington, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ZipWall does
ZipWall LLC is a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of temporary dust barrier systems for construction, renovation, restoration, and remodeling applications, founded in 1997 by Jeff Whittemore. The company pioneered the spring-loaded dust barrier pole category and currently holds 25 patents covering its core pole mechanisms, magnetic door systems, tapeless seals, reusable barrier materials, and specialty accessories. Its product portfolio centers on three spring-loaded pole models (10', 12', and 20' heights) complemented by an ecosystem of door kits, seals, zippers, reusable fabric barriers, drop-ceiling fasteners, and duct pass-throughs sold individually or as comprehensive kits priced up to $1,414.
The business operates as a pure-play hardware product company with no subscription or recurring revenue model. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales distributed across multiple channels: direct e-commerce via zipwall.com, national retail (Home Depot, Lowe's), industrial MRO distributors (Grainger, HD Supply), specialty restoration distributors (Aramsco, Abatix, Hazmasters), and contractor supply dealers (Colony Hardware). The customer base spans professional contractors and residential DIY homeowners as primary segments, with secondary verticals in restoration, healthcare, facility management, hospitality, government, education, manufacturing, and transportation.
ZipWall is founder-owned and bootstrapped with no external venture capital, private equity, or acquisition history documented. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, and the company continues to invest in product innovation, with notable launches including the ZipDoor Magnetic (2021), ZipSheet Reusable Barrier (2022), and ongoing international patent protection across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
ZipWall firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZipWall
- Legal name
- ZipWall LLC
- Website
- https://zipwall.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ZipWall LLC manufactures spring-loaded dust barrier poles and accessories for construction, renovation, and restoration, serving professional contractors, restoration firms, and DIY homeowners through retail, industrial distribution, and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ZipWall industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Dust Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing (33261)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flashing, Trim & Exterior Sealant/Weatherproofing (HSAGAIAH)
Keywords
Where ZipWall is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arlington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ZipWall business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: One-time sale of dust barrier poles, door kits, seals, and accessories. Products are sold individually or in bundles/kits at various price points ranging from under $10 to over $1,400 for comprehensive toolkits.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Barrier Poles - ZipPole 10 2-Pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Barrier Poles - ZipWall 12 4-Pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Barrier Poles - ZipWall 20 2-Pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ZipDoor Magnetic Door Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ZipWall Magnetic Dust Barrier Door Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ZipSheet Reusable Barrier |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Span Adjustable Tapeless Seal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ZipWall Span Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Barrier Toolkit |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels6 records
ZipWall product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZipWall manufactures temporary dust barrier systems for construction, remodeling, and renovation work. The company's core product is a spring-loaded telescoping pole system (available in 10', 12', and 20' heights) that locks barrier material between ceilings and floors without ladders, tape, or surface damage. The product line is complemented by magnetic self-closing doors, tapeless foam seals, reusable barrier sheets, and specialty accessories that together create sealed dust containment environments for occupied and sensitive spaces.
Product overview
ZipWall is a manufacturer of temporary dust barrier systems for construction, remodeling, and renovation. The core product line consists of spring-loaded poles (ZipPole® ZipWall® 10, ZipWall® 12, and ZipWall® 20) that create temporary barriers without ladders, tape, or damage. These are complemented by tapeless sealing solutions (FoamRail™ and Span™ adjustable tapeless seals, SideBridge™ wall mounts, SidePack™ kits), door and entry products (ZipDoor® Magnetic, ZipDoor® Standard, ZipDoor® Commercial, Steel Frame Magnetic Door™ Kit, Heavy-Duty and Standard Zippers), reusable barrier materials (ZipSheet™ and ZipFast™), specialty accessories (MagStrip™ for drop ceilings, PassThrough™, Edge™ Head & Plate, Double-Sided Tape, Mat, Carry Bags), and comprehensive kits (Dust Barrier Toolkit, Span™ Kit). Replacement parts include heads, non-skid plates, FloorGrip™ pads, T-Clips, floor adaptors, and foot plugs. The system is designed for both residential and commercial contractors across industries including healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, government, education, property management, and restoration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ZipDoor: Magnetic and standard door kits for dust barriers and doorway coverage
- ZipSheet
- FoamRail
- ZipPole
- ZipFast
- ZipHook
- MagStrip
- Span
- FloorGrip
- GripDisk
- ZipRail
- ZipperKnife
Products and services
- ZipWall 10 Dust Barrier Poles Spring-loaded stainless steel telescoping dust barrier poles extending up to 10 feet high. Sets up in seconds without ladders, tape, or damage for residential remodeling, renovation, and repair work.
- ZipWall 12 Dust Barrier Poles Spring-loaded anodized aluminum telescoping dust barrier poles extending up to 12 feet high. The prime ZipWall poles designed for professional contractors in residential and commercial applications.
- ZipWall 20 Dust Barrier Poles Tallest spring-loaded dust barrier pole, extending from 5'2" to 20 feet. Anodized aluminum construction for professional contractors working with high ceilings in commercial jobs.
- ZipDoor Magnetic Door Kit Self-closing magnetic door kit for covering a doorway or creating an entry in a plastic barrier. Winner of the 2024 NHPA Retailers' Choice Award. Quick and easy installation with ZipWall double-sided tape.
- ZipWall Magnetic Dust Barrier Door Kit Most durable and robust magnetic door kit by ZipWall, designed for longer and heavy-duty jobs with heavy foot traffic. Self-closing hands-free access maintains barrier seal.
- ZipWall Steel Frame Magnetic Door Kit 3070 Specialized magnetic door kit for covering commercial steel frame doors exactly 3' wide by 7' tall. Quick magnetic strip installation for buildings with multiple such doors.
- ZipDoor Standard Door Kit Standard-sized door kit for covering standard doorframes up to 3.5' wide by 7' high. Includes two built-in zippers for creating entries in plastic barriers.
- ZipDoor Commercial Door Kit Flame retardant door kit sized for larger commercial doorframes up to 54" wide by 8' high. Includes two built-in zippers for creating entries in plastic barriers.
- ZipWall Heavy-Duty Zipper Heavy-duty zippers for creating entryways in plastic barriers. Includes ZipperKnife sheeting cutter to prevent jams.
- Span Adjustable Tapeless Seal Adjustable tapeless seal extending from 4'3" to 8' for sealing a dust barrier along ceilings, walls, and floors without tape. Snaps directly onto ZipWall pole ball-joints.
- FoamRail Tapeless Seal Four-foot tapeless seals that snap onto ZipWall pole ball-joints using T-Clip. For sealing a dust barrier along ceilings, walls, and floors without tape.
- ZipWall Span Kit Complete kit containing everything needed to seal a dust barrier all the way around. Includes six FoamRail Spans, SideBridge wall mounts, floor adaptors, crown molding adaptors, and carry bag.
- SideBridge Wall Mount Long wall mount for sealing up to 8' along the wall. Works with Span tapeless seals and handles protrusions like crown molding.
- ZipSheet Reusable Barrier Sustainable, washable, and reusable alternative to plastic sheeting. Sheets zip together to form a barrier as wide as needed. Available in two heights (9' and 12') and widths (5' and 10') with optional built-in doors.
- MagStrip Dust Barrier Fastener Magnetic strips for drop-ceilings that attach to the steel grid using a ZipWall pole. Keeps barriers tight between poles without ladders or tape.
Quantifiable outcome
- Set up a dust barrier in minutes without ladders, tape, or damage
Companies that use ZipWall
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ZipWall technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ZipWall partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Home DepotcoreMajor national retail partner distributing ZipWall products through Home Depot stores nationwide, reaching both professional contractors and DIY homeowners.
- Lowe'scoreNational retail chain distributing ZipWall products through Lowe's stores, providing access to residential and light commercial customers.
- GraingercoreIndustrial distributor offering ZipWall products to professional contractors, facility managers, and commercial customers through Grainger's MRO distribution network.
- HD SupplycoreFacilities maintenance distributor providing ZipWall products to facility managers and maintenance professionals.
- AramscocoreSpecialty distributor serving the restoration and remediation industry with ZipWall dust barrier products.
- AbatixcoreSafety and environmental products distributor offering ZipWall products for abatement and remediation applications.
- Colony HardwarecoreContractor tool and supply distributor providing ZipWall products to professional contractors.
- HazmasterscoreSafety and environmental products distributor offering ZipWall products in their distribution network.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ZipWall competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 3M: 3M's Safety and Industrial division sells dust masks, protective films, and worksite containment products used in construction and renovation. As a massive diversified incumbent, 3M is a broad competitive threat across dust and surface protection.
Emerging players
- Dustless Technologies: Dustless Technologies specializes in dust control and capture equipment for construction and restoration. While more focused on dust extraction tools, it overlaps with ZipWall in jobsite dust mitigation.
Direct peers
- Pro Tect: Pro Tect manufacturers a range of surface and dust protection products for construction and renovation, directly competing with ZipWall's barrier and protective sheeting lines.
- Trimaco: Trimaco manufactures temporary surface protection and dust containment products for construction and remodeling, directly competing with ZipWall's dust barrier systems across contractor and DIY retail channels.
- Hyde Tools: Hyde Tools produces drywall, painting, and surface protection tools including dust barrier accessories, positioning it as a directly comparable manufacturer of contractor-grade containment products.
- Ram Board: Ram Board makes heavy-duty temporary floor protection used during construction and remodeling. While focused on floors, it competes for the same contractor and facility manager dollar on jobsite protection.
- Protective Products Inc: Protective Products Inc manufactures temporary protective products for construction, including surface and dust protection, directly competing with ZipWall's barrier systems.
- Film-Guard: Film-Guard manufactures protective films and temporary surface protection products used during construction, renovation, and remodeling, overlapping with ZipWall's barrier and sheeting SKUs.
- Surface Shields: Surface Shields produces temporary protection products for floors, walls, and surfaces during construction and renovation, making it a direct competitor in the jobsite containment and protection category.
Others
- Aramsco: Aramsco is a specialty distributor serving the restoration and remediation industry and is a current channel partner for ZipWall. It is included as an ecosystem/adjacent participant rather than a direct product competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
ZipWall social profiles
Digital presenceZipWall compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
ZipWall financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ZipWall leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ZipWall funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ZipWall M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ZipWall
What does ZipWall do?
ZipWall manufactures temporary dust barrier systems for construction, remodeling, and renovation work. The company's core product is a spring-loaded telescoping pole system (available in 10', 12', and 20' heights) that locks barrier material between ceilings and floors without ladders, tape, or surface damage. The product line is complemented by magnetic self-closing doors, tapeless foam seals, reusable barrier sheets, and specialty accessories that together create sealed dust containment environments for occupied and sensitive spaces.
Is ZipWall a public or private company?
ZipWall is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ZipWall founded?
ZipWall was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ZipWall based?
ZipWall is headquartered in Arlington, United States, in the North America region.
How does ZipWall make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are ZipWall's main competitors?
3M is listed as a broad incumbent. Dustless Technologies is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Pro Tect, Trimaco, Hyde Tools, Ram Board, Protective Products Inc, Film-Guard and Surface Shields. Aramsco is listed as an others.
Does ZipWall have an API?
No public API is recorded for ZipWall.
What industry is ZipWall in?
ZipWall's product category is Construction Dust Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAGAIAH, Flashing, Trim & Exterior Sealant/Weatherproofing. Its NAICS code is 33261 and its SIC code is 2891.