Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 188, Decatur, Adams County, 10 August 1964 — Page 2

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Special Wall Effects With Paint

The do-it-yourselfer can duplicate many of the specialized wall efects used by leading Interior designers to give added interest and flair to their creations. Thanks to the Variety of modern, quality paints available and their ease of application, these very attractive wall effects take only a little more time to achieve than orT- - ■ -I.A I |» y,-. ... I —

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dlnary painting, and the results are more than worth It. Textured paint depth to the walls and its handsome, rough finish blehds beautifully with alt styles. In addition, the heavy consistency of texture paint fills small holes and cracks, making it the perfect camouflage for old, scared walls that would nor-

mally require replastering. While the texture pairit is still wet, craete a random pattern by going over the surface with a special roller, whisk broom, comb or other object that will make a design. Decorators often give a texture finish an individual touch by drawing stylized birds, plants and other assorted figures and designs. You, too, can do it. Simply draw free hand an outline of whatever you choose, using an unsharpened pencil or similar object. If you wish to make the impressions more outstanding, fill them in with a slightly deeper color when dry. Striping is another fashionable wall treatment. Paint the walls in the chosen background color. Let dry. Then, using masking tape, which must be securely fastened to the surface, mark off the areas to be striped in the desired widths. Paint these designated areas in the conNastirig color of your preference Let dry throughly, then remove the strips of masking tape. Presto! The walls are no longer a backdrop; they are one of the most exciting features in the room. — Incidentally, striped walls do wonders to increase the size of a small room. Stippling the walls produces a very decorative effect and gives them dimension. A glance through the decorating magazines will reveal how popular a process it is. Paint the walls the background color and let them completely dry. Then, using a stippling roller — they come in a wide assortment of design-producing sleeves — go wer the dry walls in a contrasting color of your choice. If your wish, you can create a random, mottled efect by applying the color to be stippled with a sponge or crumpled paper. Stippling covers a multitude of “sins" as well as giving a unique extra touch; the pattern- _ ed finish hides small surface irregularities. The multi-color wall enjoys great popularity, probably because it appeals to all age brackets and both the feminine and masculine tastes. Multi-color paint producers two or more colors at one time from one source. Its beautiful, color flocked pattern makes dirt smudges nnd surface mars unnoticeable. For this reason, multicolor is as practical as it is handsome. Applied by spray or roller, multi-color comes in a wide assortment of color combinations. Perfect for children's rooms, this attractive coa’ing can be had in very formal assortments, including the color combinations which contain flecks of silver or gold. Whichever special wall effect you choose to create, be sure you use only a quality paint made by a reputable manufacturer. You deserve the best; demand it. The best is quali'y; it’s your assurance of superior results and complete satisfaction because its top grade raw materials give it the good hiding power, non-fading color and long lasting finish you have a right to expect. Acoustical. ..(.’pilings ...present-..nox-■special maintenance problems. According to the Armstrong Cork' Company, ceiling tiles are fully washable and an occasional sponging with mild soapy water remove any stains that may accumulate. Whnt's more an acoustical ceiling can be repainted as color preferences change without appreciably affecting its acoustical efficiency.

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Dream Home, Budget Price

Desigflen of development homes must always remember that very human beings will be living in them, Herman H. York, AIA, says. York, who is one of the most illustrious architects in the residential development building field, explains that he designs nomes for real, live famlliet-husbands and wives with children, pets, outdoor barbecues and Indoor TV sets, high hopes, wide interests, and tight budgets, whether they're In the seven, seventeen or twenty-seven thou-sand-dollars-a-year bracket. “Aa a result, we constantly look for new and improved building materials to upgrade both quality and cost factors In housing,” York pointe out. “We try to apecify materials that Will hold original costs down and keep maintenance to a minimum, while improving the appearance of the homes we design,” York says. Mineral fiber siding is a good example, according to York, who specifies it for many of the homes he designs. Aesthetically it’s good, he says, because it provides long-lasting color, yet It can be painted if the family wants a new color scheme. “Color is more and more important

Go ~Dutch-~lt’s ~a Treat | Treat yourself to Dutch doors - they can add flavor to a new home or to an older one that needs a lift. Dutch doors have been a long-time favorite because they look warm and inviting, but in addition they have an appealing bonus feature: they can be opened and closed by halfs. This makes them very popular with families who have stnall children. With the bottom section closed and the top open, it keeps the little ones safely inside but lets in light and air and helps main* tain contact with the outside world. Dutch doors made of sturdy ponderosa pine are available from building materials dealers in a variety of stock sizes and stylet. The wood units are precision-made for accurate fit and are treated ■with special chemicals for added years of service. Dutch doors are particularly appropriate for traditional homes, but they harmonize with almost any style of architecture. MASTER BATH Modern Plan Practical I ■ * *. ' ? 4 ■hum IW -_»*iL w* Hhiai |||| itTM SUL •] 11 •r # ?»• ’ ! " F The decorating world is buzzing about the trend toward master bathrooms, and this convenient layout shows why the idea is gaining such popular favor. It’s just a matter of steps between the bedroom and bath. To emphasize the modern decor, a large vanity was included on the main wall. Maintenance was reduced to the minimum in this master bath by installing plastic-finished Marlite paneling right over the old walls. This washable paneling, which is highly-resistant to heat and moisture, can be damp-wiped clean. It never requires refinishing. The gold-craftcd Mural panel over the vanity also has a washable Marlite finish.

in development houses," York says. “Since it gives individuality to houses of somewhat similar design, home-buyers now want stronger, more imaginative colors. If the color is built into the building material as it is in mineral fiber siding, maintenance is reduced considerably. The major job of repainting the whole house Over/ three or four years is eliminated," York explains. And mineral fiber siding is both durable and flreproof, York adds. The architect points out that mineral fiber siding lends Itself to remodeling projects, as well as to new construction. , “A neW wing can M Integrated with th* rest of the house by siding it with mineral fiber panels of the same color as the original siding,” York explains. “Or if the old siding is shabby, new mineral fiber siding applied on both old and new sections of the house will tie the two together, giving the whole house a handsome new appearance.” York has received 32 major awards for excellence in residential design. Since the end of World War 11, more than 100,000 homes have been built from his plans. He is a trustee of the National Association of Home Builders’ Research Institute.

PAINTING SCREENS With summer here, and especially if you don’t have air-condition-ing in your home, you’re going to have the windows open most of the time with the drapes drawn back. Now, how do the screens look? Not so hot? Why not revitalize them with a coat of paint, suggests the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association. There are two excellent reasons for painting screens. First, they are protected against rust and corrasion. What will happen without this protection? Well, steel screens will eventually rust and holes will develop, prodiving a super-highway for an invasion of insects. Copper or brass screenr ing won’t rust, but it will corrode. The corrosion products are washed down by rain and ca n stain masonry and woodwork below. Even the white oxide that forms on aluminum can cause similar staining. The second reason for painting them is to make them look more attractive. The beat kind of paint to use on screens is a thin type known as screen enamel which will coat the mesh but not clog it. Or, you can also use an exterior enamel thinned with mineral spirts or turpentine. But, Whichever, is used, be sure that it is a quality product so that you will be assured of longlasting protection. ~ ’’ There are several methods for ' painting the screens. One is to use a roller. Another good way is to use a paint sprayer. A third* way is to use a screen painter, which can be purchased from your dealer, or which you can make yourself by tacking a piece of carpet to a wooden block. ' Before painting, be sure that the surface is clean. This is most important since paint will not adhere to dirt, oil, grease or rust. You can clean the screens with a cloth saturated with paint. thinner or turplntiiie. Remove loose rust by rubbing gently with steel wool. Prime any bare spots with exterior, metal primer. Galvanized steel screening requires its own special primer known as metallic zinc

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Brought Outdoors Indoors Wall of Wood Windows Adds Light and Space ' AFTER - More room Inside and fine view of outside restdtfrom creative remodeling which relied heavily on large wood

They lost a porch-and gained i the whole outdoors. . J The living room of this hand- 1 some Long Island home was 1 long, but too narrow. What was i more frustrating, the overhang 1 roof of the open porch at the back darkened the windows and blocked the splendid view of a tree-shaded garden. So the porch had to go. It worked out perfectly. Addition of the porch’s 9-foot width to the living room gave it attractive, well-proportiohed dimensions with plenty of space for a new built-in hi-fi and storage cabinet. A flagstone patio extends beyond the new exterior wall. But the chief glory of this transformation was brought about by using floor-to-ceiling wood windows along the back wall, and a wood door With a single pane of glass. This opened up an unobstructed view of the beautiful grounds, while the colorful, floodlighted patio became optically an extension of the living room itself. Cost of the project was actually halved from the early estimates by imaginative planning, which included the use of stock sizes in the sliding windows, made of ponderosa pine and factory weatherstripped. Although the windows have a custom look, they cost far less than custom carpentry. The porch roof required no changes at all, as it was part of the original house construction. The enlarged, sun-brightened room inspired decorator touches that gave it new character. The entire floor was covered, with lux- — L—L-

—7" ——i paint or zinc dust-zinc oxide paiflt. This can be tinted with oil colors if you don’t want the silvery gray color. If you wish to keep the original color of copper, brass or aluminum, use spar varnish or a clear exterior lacquer. Where painting is planned, copper and brass need no inhibiting primer, while aluminum should be primed with zinc chromate paint. A Color Hint: If you want the screens to be less noticeable, paint the frames to match the color on the siding. Screen enamel can be used on the frames, but most people prefer the trim and trellis enamels.

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urioux carpeting, the old wood paneling over the fireplace was limed for a lighter finish to blend with the room decoration, and the fireplace itself renovated for simpler, less obtrusive J BEFORE - Overhang above part of patio darkened house and blocked view of grounds. Living and storage space was limited, and windows were small. -s _——— lines with stock wood trim. The built-in audio, book, and storage units, the full width of the addition, were made of stock cabinet sections and eye-catching louver doors of ponderosa pine painted white. ■ This inspired improvement project gave the family a larger, more cheerful living room with ! a glorious view of the well- ■ tended lawn and woods beyond, plus convenient storage space, and a restful rear patio accessible through a door from the living room. It was money well spQnt r .»• v *-€ 1—

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