Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 241, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1964 — Page 2

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Secret Os Do-It-Yourself Remodeling: Stick To Budget And Time Schedule

TTie secret of do-it-yourself remodeling is keep the project within your budget and your ability to finish it within a piven period of time. On both counts, the home handyman and his taste-conscious wife never had It so good. This is because of the ready availability nowadays of economical home improvement materials which are both good looking and easy for even the amateur remodeler to install. V Foremost among these materids is the wide range of versatile, decorator - styled paneling for walls, ceilings, accents, screens, built-ins, and many other features which will go into a remodeled room. There are numerous advanHardboard Is Easy To Clean Hardboard is easy to take care of. Factory finishes are resistant to scuffs and stains of almost every kind. To remove most dirt, just wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. When washing hardboard panels, just us ea mild detergent and water. For removing paint, grease, crayon marks or lipstick, lighter or cleaning fluid are fine. Stubborn smudges that won't come off with ordinary solvents are easily removed with liquid waxes containing cleansing ingredients, leaving no marks on the hardboard. Painted or enameled hardboard is cleaned as required by the finish. “TAILOR-MADE" COATINGS Did you know that chemical coatings are “tailor-made"? Each of the colorful, durable finishes you see on appliances, automobiles, metal furniture, and the like is specifically designed to give the maximum in protection and decoration for the surface which it is to cover, reports the „ National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association.

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tages with these panels. First, they are usually four feet wide and either seven or eight feet long, sizes making it possible to cover in a hurry. Second, many of the modern paneling products, such as Masonite Corporation's handsome Royalcote woodgrained patterns, are factory finished. There is no muss and fuss with standing, sealing, and finishing after the panels are up. Third, the panels can be installed right over existing walls. Instead of spending a week getting the room ready to redecorate, you go right to work, chips, dents, and mars in the existing walls. Fourth, there are matching factory-made moldings available to enable even the inexperienced do-it-yourself remodeler to com- ' plete a professional-looking job. Matching nails and filler putty help, too. Fifth, the design and decor possibilities are almost limitless, For the home owner who wants the luxurious appearance of woodgrained hardboard wall paneling, for instance, there is a choice of cherry, walnut, teak, oak, elm, and pecap. And to accent these striking wood grained patterns, rich-look-ing Marbleton panels can be used to add the classic look of travertine marble, points out John Concord of Masonite’s Home Service Bureau. Marbletone Is ideal for ceilings, entire walls, or as "planks" alternated with darker woodgrained patterns A sixth point has nothing to do with the actual room design or installation, but it means a great deal to the busy housewife later. This is the easy maintenance of paneled walls and ceilings. Occasional wiping with a damp cloth is all that's required. Remodeling a room might seem pretty imjjosing, but by combining modern materials with the know-how and advice available nowadays from most building supply dealers, even an inexperienced beginner can tackle this do-it-yourself project with confidence.

Lower Ceilings Improve 1 Looks Os Older Homes

High ceilings are a thing of the past, but in older homes they are still part of the present. For those who prefer lower ceilings and w a n t to save on heating costs, hardboard provides an easy solution. Hardboard panels combined with metal framework may be used to cut ceiling height, with a minimum of cost and effort. There is a wide variety of paneling to chose from, and a marbleized, ptestic finish h a rdboard may be ideal. The hardboard panels fit Into the metal overhead frames without attach-

Home Remodeling Easier With Hardboard Uses

Want a new house? It’s easier — and less expensive' — than you might think to transform your old home into one that can easily pass for brand, spanking new. The secret is in all the new building materials on the market today. Take hardboard, for instance. The American Hardboard Association estimates that today about 40 per cent of all hardboard sales are of products that didn't even exist three years ago. Development of all these new products are the answer to homeowners’ demand for goodlooking and easily-handled materials that won’t eat up your home maintenance budget for the next 10 years. Starting with the outside, there are new hardboard sidings in an increasing variety of textures, thicknesses and sizes. They are factory-primed, all ready for the finish coat, and some is even color inpregnated to save you that final step. New hardboard sidings also make it easier for you to add on new rooms by enclosing a breezeway or porch. When it comes to the inside, you have practically endless decorating possibilities. Among thee newest are variations on the familiar perforated hardboard. The holes may be arranged in tracery or diamond patterns or the perforations may be die-cut to give a filigree effect. Some are heavy-duty panels on which you can hang book shelves, potted plants, lamps and pictures. Others are lightweight for use as room dividers, folding screens radiator cabinets, cupboard doors and similar applications. Unusual effects can be achieved by combining perforated sections with wood grain finished and embossed panels. What a formal The American Hardboard Association suggests using a marblepatterened hardboard around and over the fireplace. Some is plastic-coated, too so you can use it in the bathroom and on the refreshment counter-

ment, and the quarter - inch board are easily cut to shape. j And where the walls of an old home also show wear, the most . convenient remodeling may be ( provided by hardboard paneling, of the wood-grained variety, for example. Panels can be applied directly to walls or over wall studs with nails or adhesives. Matching nails and putty sticks provide for a professional finishing job. Maintenance is no problem with either marbleized or woodgrained hardboard. Wiping with a damp cloth or sponge is all that’s necessary.

top in the recreation room. Another new paneling is embossed to look like the finest leather. It goes well in a boy’s room or den because of its masculine look. Another embossed pattern has a textured appearance. It is offwhite and can be flecked or sponged with colors to tie-in with your overall decorating scheme. Three more products of the art of embossing hardboard are woven rattan, wicker work and louvered designs. The louvered pattern is ideal for low cost shutters and doors. All three can be used separately or in combination for distinctive patio fencing, provided they are the “tempered” variety that withstands moisture. For the do-it-yourselfer on a tight budget, hardboard is the ideal solution because of its easy workability. Many panels are factory-finished and don’t need painting. Others are factory-primed ready for the top coat. And all can be handled with ordinary carpentry tools you use with any wood product.

Filigreed Room Dividers Brightens Hall Entryway

The old-fashioned hall entryway has been dressed up with a bright new look for today’s modern homes. Instead of the solid wall which formed the hall in homes built many years ago, the separation now is provided by a decorative room divider of filigreed hardboard. ) Especially adapteable to home With open floor plans, the divider serves a double function. It controls front door traffic and adds an unusual design feature to the living room decor at the same time. i The filigreed panels are perforated in interesting designs to let through light and air. Among the conversion - piece patterns now available are cloverleaf and diamond designs introduced by Masonite Corporation. Factory - cut moldings and other accessories make it easy

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Hardboard Exteriors Hold Paint Longer; They’re Economical, Too

There’s nothing like a good exterior paint job to improve the looks of your home — and put 3, dent in your household maintenance budget. That’s why so many modern homes ire built with exteriors of durable, attractive hardboard siding. Not only does hardboard take a good paint job, but it holds the paint for five to seven years, compared witn the approximately three years * for other wood products. Charactristics leading to gooa and lasting results include hardboard’s smooth, dense surface and lack of splits, cracks and knots to mar the surface finish, there also is no grain to rise to shorten the life of a paint job. Some exterior siding come prefinished with the color “locked in” to eliminate painting altogether. Most, however, must be painted for good looks and protection against weather damage. " Good primers include latex paints, shellac, enamel undercoaters and varnish or alkydbase primers and sealers. Once the hardboard has been well sealed, exterior paints recommended for natural wood are good Choices. For siding and verical surfaces generally, highgrade exterior house paints give the best service. When high gloss, bright colors or extreme color retention is desired, exterior trim paints usually are the most satisfactory. If hardboard panels are installled horizontally, there i s a chance that water or snow will stand in channels around the ends or edges. In these circumstances, a good grade of . floor - and-deck enamel should be used as the top coat. Two top coats, in addition to the primer, are recommended for all exterior surfaces. As with any paint job, the surface must be clean and dry. Any cracks or pits should be calked and nails countersunk and puttied. Good construction practices, Such as the use of an adequate vapor barrier in exterior walls, should be followed' When hardboard is exposed on

for even the amateur home decorator to build his own room divider. The edges of the filigreed panels are unperforated to expedite the framing. Whether you plan to match your living room color scheme or use a bright contracting color, the harbdoard panels are easily and smoothly finished with a long nap roller and interior paint. Filigree panels can be cut and worked with ordinary carpentry tools using standard woodworking methods.

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both sides, as id fence panels, wind-breaks add sun-screens, all edges and both sides must be carefully sealed against moisture. Many hardboard manufacturers provide painting instructions for their products, but if no instructions are available, the usual practices in painting natural wood are applicable to hardboard.

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