KS International, Inc.

What KS International, Inc. does

KS International, Inc. is a privately held South Carolina corporation founded in 1998 that distributes a line of reusable surface protection products under the SurfaceGuard Pro™ brand (formerly operating as Dropcloth). The company sells three core SKUs — Clean&Safe®, Clean&Safe®Pro, and SurfacePro® — manufactured from post-consumer recycled fibers and engineered with a non-adhesive, skid-resistant backing that grips surfaces under pressure without tape or residue. The product line targets professional contractors, builders, remodelers, restoration specialists, and homeowners who need to protect hardwood, tile, carpet, stone, and other surfaces during construction and renovation; SurfacePro® is specifically positioned for newly finished or curing floors where moisture vapor transmission is required.

The company operates two locations in Easley and Cedar, South Carolina, with a headcount of 1-10 employees. Its go-to-market combines a national dealer network of trade suppliers and distributors, direct e-commerce sales through dropcloth.com and surfaceguardpro.com, and phone-based sales (888.578.5573). Products are listed in Xactimate estimating software under specific codes for the insurance restoration industry. KS International participates in major trade shows including JLC Live and the International Builders' Show, and markets through a content blog, LinkedIn, Houzz, Pinterest, and YouTube. Pricing is transparent and unit-based, with individual SKUs ranging from approximately $125 to $246 per roll or box.

There is no disclosed external investment, no acquisitions, no leadership changes, and no revenue figures in the source data. The company appears to be a stable, owner-operated small business with a defensible niche in eco-friendly, reusable surface protection and a multi-decade track record of trade-channel relationships.

Name

KS International, Inc.

Legal name

KS International, Inc.

Website

https://dropcloth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KS International, Inc. distributes the SurfaceGuard Pro™ line of reusable, recycled-fiber surface protection products — Clean&Safe®, Clean&Safe®Pro, and SurfacePro® — to contractors, builders, remodelers, and restoration professionals across the United States through a national dealer network and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Surface Protection Products

NAICS

Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Reusable surface protection
• Floor protection products
• Construction drop cloths
• Skid-resistant floor covering
• Temporary surface protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Easley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of reusable surface protection products (Clean&Safe, Clean&SafePro, SurfacePro) to contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners through dealer network, website, and phone orders. Products sold in rolls and boxes with one-time purchase model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KS International, Inc. distributes SurfaceGuard Pro™, a family of three reusable, non-adhesive, skid-resistant floor and surface protection products (Clean&Safe®, Clean&Safe®Pro, and SurfacePro®) manufactured from post-consumer recycled fibers. The products are sold in rolls and boxes to contractors, builders, remodelers, restoration professionals, and homeowners through a national dealer network, the company website (dropcloth.com), and direct phone orders across the United States.

Product overview

KS International, Inc. distributes SurfaceGuard Pro, a line of three reusable, eco-friendly surface protection products made from post-consumer recycled fibers. The product family includes Clean&Safe (all-purpose leak-proof, skid-resistant protection for non-curing surfaces), Clean&Safe Pro (enhanced durability with broom/vacuum cleanability for extended professional use), and SurfacePro (the only breathable option for newly finished or curing floors). All products feature non-adhesive, skid-resistant backing that requires no tape and leaves no residue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clean&Safe®: Leak-proof, skid-resistant, absorbent protection for any surface that doesn't need to cure. The go-to for hardwood, tile, carpet, stairs, countertops, and more.
• Clean&Safe®Pro
• SurfacePro®

Products and services

• Clean&Safe® Leak-proof, skid-resistant, absorbent reusable floor protection for hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, carpet, marble, and stairs. Features a non-adhesive backing that grips surfaces under pressure without tape or residue, making it suitable for contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners seeking single-use plastic alternative.
• Clean&Safe®Pro Professional-grade, reusable leak-proof and skid-resistant surface protection with an extra durable layer that can be broom-cleaned or vacuumed in place. Designed for longer projects, heavier foot traffic, and multi-day professional jobs where contractors need on-site cleanability.
• SurfacePro® Breathable, skid-resistant reusable surface protection designed for newly finished floors that are curing (hardwood, tile, stone, concrete). Allows moisture vapor to escape while providing scratch and dent protection without trapping moisture, making it the only product in the line that supports floor curing processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reusable products reduce job-site waste and supply costs compared to single-use alternatives.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurfaceGuard Pro products are distributed through a national network of qualified trade suppliers and distributors. Dealers can be found using the company's dealer locator tool on the website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• ECHOtape: ECHOtape offers specialty tapes and protective films for industrial and construction applications. It intersects with KS International's surface protection niche via adhesive film products but lacks reusable paper-based offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Shurtape Technologies: Shurtape produces masking tapes and surface protection films for painting and construction. It overlaps with KS International's protection category through adhesive films, though it does not offer reusable skid-resistant mats.
• 3M: 3M offers a broad portfolio including surface protection films, masking products, and painter's tapes used by contractors. It competes indirectly via overlapping protective products but does not specialize in reusable floor mats for construction.
• Pregis (Protective Products International): Pregis, via its Protective Products International unit, manufactures surface and floor protection films and paper-based products. As a broader protective packaging incumbent, it competes in similar product categories at greater scale and broader distribution.

Direct peers

• Poly-America: Poly-America manufactures polyethylene sheeting and construction films used as jobsite surface protection. It is a primary substitute for KS International's products, especially in low-cost commodity segments.
• Trimaco: Trimaco is a long-established manufacturer and distributor of drop cloths, surface protection, painter's supplies, and jobsite coverings. It directly competes with KS International in reusable floor and surface protection products sold through contractor and DIY channels.
• Surface Shields: Surface Shields manufactures temporary surface protection products (floor protection, wall protection, surface films) for construction and remodeling. It is a direct competitor in reusable/non-adhesive surface protection mats for contractors.
• CoverGuard (by IPS): CoverGuard produces temporary surface protection products including adhesive films, mats, and breathable options for floors and countertops. It overlaps directly with KS International's Clean&Safe and SurfacePro product lines for the contractor channel.
• Ram Board: Ram Board makes heavy-duty temporary floor protection (recycled paperboard rolls) widely used on construction sites. It is a direct competitor targeting the same general contractors, builders, and remodelers as SurfaceGuard Pro.
• Canvacon (Canvas Drop Cloths): Canvacon supplies canvas drop cloths and traditional painter's tarps — the legacy alternative that SurfaceGuard Pro explicitly differentiates against in its marketing. It competes directly for the same contractor use cases on price.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/dropcloth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ks-international-inc.
• Pinterestpinterest.com/KSInternational2017

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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