Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 230, Decatur, Adams County, 30 September 1963 — Page 2

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Average Handyman Can Install Paneling Only ordinary carpentry tools — hammer, saw and level — are needed to install today’s modern wall and ceiling paneling. Do-it-yourselfers have had good results working with 16” x 8’ planks of plastic-finished hardboard, according to Robert Huff, home improvement director for Marlite paneling. Each package of this paneling contains detailed installation instructions, Huff says, and handymen can figure out the project

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before putting up the first plank. When paneling a room with Marlite planks, always start from a corner and work around the room. First tack a level 1” x 2” starter strip of wood temporarily in place at the bottom of the wall. The planks will rest on the strip during installation, but eventually the starter strip will be removed and a base molding will cover this space. Before beginning the installation Huff advises, plan the spacing of the planks on the wall. Then locate the first vertical, joint by marking a plumb line the required distance from the Corner. Trim the first plank, if necessary. Then apply adhesive to the plank and wall with a notched spreader.

Place the plank in position with the graved edge toward the wall area to be covered. All Marlite planks have tongue and groove edges to simplify installation, Huff says. , « Next fasten simple metal clips over the exposed groove edge. Clips shouM be placed 16” apart along the groove edge. The clips should 1 be fitted snugly to the panel’s grooved edge before being nailed to the wall. Adhesive is applied to each plank before the tongue is inserted into the grooove of the plank already installed. Press the planks gently together, allowing 1/16” in the joint. Huff points out that the clips are designed to help provide correct spacing between panels. The planks have a tempered hardboard base that is strong and dent resistant. A baked plastic finish provides a permanent, washable surface. Local lumber dealers carry the planks.-which come in Highfidelity woodgrains as well as attractive colors. Matching moldings also are available. Marlite planks are ¥4” thick. Delrin Peg-Board Fixturees Won’t Swing or Sway Handy Peg-Board panels will be more useful than ever with the white Delrin plastic fixtures that don’t swing or sway, decorators say. The newly -• designed fixtures can be snapped into position. They utilize two arms and lock into place in two adjoining holes. To remove, apply slight pressure forcing the prongs together. Hooks can be placed in any posimeet the storage or display ration — even upside down — to meet the storage or display requirements. From the appearance standpoint, the Delrin Peg-Board fixtures blend with any decor. Their edges are smooth and they are strong but light weight. They fit tightly jn the perforations without jiggling. Tough Masonite ¥4” Tempered Presdwood is ideal for use as a deck covering on boats.

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Expert Home Fix-UpHelp Is Available Colors, furnishings, arrangements, design — all these phases of home modernization may scare the average family unless they are gifted artistically. This problem may be more acute in rural areas, which often are remote from city cultural centers. Where do people turn for advice? A growing number of lumber and building supply dealers, both city and country, now are offering one - step modernization service, complete with custom designing of a new living room, porch, recreation area, or kitchen. Called Design - Service-Counsel Panel of "Masonite" Fixes Sagging Door Sagging doors on farm buildings are easy to fix. Here’s how: Remove the door and place it on a bench or saw horses. Square up the sides and place a panel of Masonite 3/16” Tempered Presdwood cut to fit on it. Fasten the panel ’securely with nails screws or bolts and then bevel the edges slightly. The hardboard panel can be applied to either side of the door. Paint the door and rehang it. Bent Masonite Panel Forms Compost Bin A single compost bin can be made by bending a panel of Masonite tempered hardboard into a big D, with the straight side being a garage or other building. The 4xß-foot sheet’s ends should be fitted with lx2-inch lumber. Holes drilled at the bottom, center and top should be i struck with rope and knotted on the outside curves of the D to keep the bin in its curved position. Building a portable bar as a workshop project? Give it easy mobility with new 214” ctiameter supercasters of tough, durable Du Pont Delrin. They roll almost at at a touch — swivel instantly to avoid mat-ring floors — and c6me in beige, l gray or brown to dbmplement natural wood or painted finishes. . , Many new and remodeled kitchens have been finished with' washable Marlite, which comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Because of its resistance to

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dealers, these selected merchants can help their customers translate their dreams and uncertainties on matters of design and color into an improvement of which all can be proud. DSC dealers have et their command the skillls and artistic techniques of the Masonite Design Center. Customers may give dealers their ideas by an swering a questionnaire, and in a few days receive a color rendering of their room addition, attic remodeling or other project — complete with blueprints and a list of materials. The fee for this service is nominal — far below cost. DSC dealers in towns, cities and rural areas can give the unusual service through the co-operation of Masonite Corporation, the

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HOMES FOR SALE (1) 6 room Ranch type home, North end location $12,500 (2) 5 room modern home, North end locations 9,500 (3) Ranch type 3 bedroom home with attached garage $13,500 (4) 7 room Ranch type home with large family room, hardwood floors, attached garage, fenced in back yard’$17,900 (5) New, 5 room home, modern with large car port. (6) Modern 6 room Ranch type home, carpeted and tile floors, very nice kitchen and family room, V/2 baths, New Addition, : _2sls,soo (7) Modern 6 room Ranch type home, fireplace, 1 '/ 2 baths $26,500 (8) 6 room Ranch type. 3 carpeted bedrooms, IYz baths, extra large closets, living room with dual fireplace, family room with ceramic tile floor and fireplace, complete built-in kitchen. This home must be seen to be appreciated. $27,000 . (9) 6 room modem home, new gas furnace, 1 >/ 2 ' car garage, eligible for FHA or Gl loan. South end locationsl3,soo All The Above Homes Can be Financed Shown by Appointments For Further Information WW Please Contact ■> Kent Realty&Auction ° Real Estate — Auctions — Appraisals *-■ Farm Loans Gerald G. Strickler C. W. Kent Auctioneer & Broker Sales Manager & Broker DECATUR, IND. PHONE 3-3390

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1963