NEW PR DUCTS and selected soles oids

Airless Painter

An airless painter with a 9-inch roller accessory is new from Campbell Hausfeld.

PaintPro is lightweight and portable, resting on a stable four-legged stand and operating off standard I l5-volt current. It accommodates up to a five-gallon paint can, pumping up to l/3 gallon per minute through a 25-ft. hose.

A self-cleaning tip permits adjusting the spray pattern from 2 to 14 in. without changing tips. Tip clogging is reduced by the standard inline filter.

Two rollers can be operated simultaneously. It includes an l8-in. extension rod.

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Triple Glazed Glass

Triple glazed insulated glass has been added to the cut and beveled leaded glass sidelights of Benchmark's Beacon Hill group.

Features include concealed screw heads to avoid dotting the edge of the glazing opening and to make the surfaces of the light openings smoother and more attractive.

The pre-painted sidelights are designed to match or complement Benchmark leaded glass doors and other door styles.

Folding Deck Chair

A folding deck chair which can be set up in several positions is new from the Roudebush Co.

Built with 3/4" by l-ll2" select oak, the chair is guarantd against loss ofcolor or strenglh for up to hve years. It comes in four solid colors (red, sky blue, sunflower yellow and white) and three patterns (orange fancy, blue fancy and vanilla skyblue toast).

Unlinished Plank Flooring

Unfinished plank flooring that is installed and finished to the homeowner's taste has been introduced by Chickasaw Hardwood Floors.

Professional Plank comes in standard 3/4" thickness and in full 3', 4", 5", 6" and 7" widths. Red or white oak may be specified. The line is available in a true select and better grade or rustic grade.

Moisture Magnet

A compact canister of moistureabsorbing chemical beads can be used to protect articles stored in closed containers from rust, corrosion, deterioration, mold, mildew and other damage caused by dampness.

Dry-Guard from Convenience Marketing Co. is said to be simple to use, safe, and long lasting. The beads change color as moisture is accumulated and heating the canister in an oven will drive out the moisture and restore the absorption capacity. The process can be repeated over and over.

Said to have no harmful effect on material with which it comes in contact, the product is chemically inert, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and will not add taste or odor to foods.

A Close Scrape

A new paint scraper designed for lightweight, comfortable handling to increase power and control while reducing fatigue has been introduced by Allway Tools.

The Unseen Eye

The monitoring of entrances, hallways, back doors or any point of entry from within your home can be achieved with Touch-Plate International Inc.'s new videophone system.

The surveillance and communication system reportedly includes a 4 in. viewing screen from which residents may monitor and communicate with four other sites within a home or apartment, including exterior and entry locations.

Other uses include monitoring sleeping infants and children at play or keeping an eye on areas housing valuable equipment.

Wood Flooring Product

Real Wood, a wood flooring product which utilizes such woods as walnut and oak, is said to look and wear like solid wood, but last and retain its beauty much longer, according to its manufacturer, Natural Vinyl Floor Co., Inc.

The l/8 in. thick tiles are made of wood molded under high pressure between layers of vinyl. They reportedly resist soil and stains and do not require refinishing as exposed wood surfaces do.

The four styles available include a 9" x 9 " square, 3" x 12" strips in a herringbone design, an octagonal design created by pickets of wood tone surrounding a translucent marble insert, and a selection of various wMth planks.

The F4 Super Scraper's low-profile design allows it to reach under and around obstructions. A low center of gravity keeps the blade edge hugging the surface to prevent grooves and gouges.

Camber ground, four-edge blades can be resharpened and are interchangeable with all similar scrapers. Safety is provided by a recessed blade mount that exposes only the blade in use.

Everything In lts Place

' The lightweight Space Finder Closet Organizer is new from Gilpin, Inc.

When installed, the units require no attachment to closet walls permitting easy change of location. They come semi assembled, with pilot holes drilled for all screws and nails.

The 78 in. high organizers are made of A/B faced plywood with wood trim. They can be painted, stained, varnished or left natural.

Increased Load Capacity

An overload control which reportedly can increase the carrying capacity of the average pick-up truck, is new from Load Toter Manufacturing Co.

It is also said to improve handling and stability by acting as a sway bar. It is available for both U.S. and import pick-ups. Installation requires no special tools or vehicle lift.

Reinf orced Ref lections

Process mirrors with two separate back coatings to build resistance to silver deterioration and black edge are new from Falconer Class Industries.

Falcoat II mirrors feature a primary coat that protects and seals the silver and copper to the glass and supposedly is impervious to moisture which could cause silver corrosion. To protect the primary coat, a specially formulated second coat that reportedly is highly resistant to scratching is applied.

The double coat backing is said not only to improve mirror performance but also to reduce the possibility of damage in transit.

Self Gleaning Range

A 4O in., seamless one-piece, lift-up cooktop electric range has been introduced by Frigidaire for both new construction and replacement markets.

The range has two 6 in. heating elements and two 8 in. elements. The main, full-size self<leaning oven has a dual-radiant baking system that uses both the broiler and baking elements simultaneously for even heating.

The range has a built-in warming oven, Cookmaster cooking controls, a broiler pan, two adjustable oven racks and a window door.

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Clearly For the Birds

A clear bird feeder which attaches to windbws with two clear vinyl suction cups is new from Rubbermaid Specialty Productions, Inc.

The 7 "-diameter feeder can be removed and replaced easily for cleaning without disturbing the suction cups.

A wide reservoir and generous perch is said to encourage birds to feed. The sloping roof with an overhang helps direct rain away from the seed.

Spray Can Extinguisher

A new UL listed 10090 Halon fire extinguisher which comes in a small 8-l/4'spray can for use in the kitchen, laundry room, workshop,boat or auto is new from Firejet America Lrd.

The container operates like an ordinary household spray conlainer once the safety ring is pulled and can be stored on a kitchen counter. in a boat galley or tucked in a glove compartment.

Useful for both grease and electrical fires, it is said to be colorless, odorless, non-staining and non-corrosive as well as safe to use around food and not harmful to the eyes.

Time Saving Doorlights

Sun Shield Window Glass

Exterior wood doors featuring extra thick panel construction for maximum strength and energy efficiency are new from Morgan Products Ltd.

Low-E glass has a special coating bonded to one surface of the insulated glass to permit the sun's visible light rays into a room, while blocking the infrared rays. Because it also radiates heat back into the room. 3290 less heat is said to escape than through conventional double-glazed windows.

The doors are available in pine and fir in a variety of designs.

Secure Storage

An alarm box triggered by the slightest movement has been introduced by Treadlok. Once it is triggered, an ear-piercing 98 decibel alarm is set off for approximately two hours.

The alarm operates off a 9-volt alkaline battery and takes about 15 seconds to activate. Once the box is activated and closed, the alarm can be turned off only by opening the box with the key.

The box is molded of virtually unbreakable reinforced thermoplastic resin and measures 12" bv 9" and 3" deep.

Tile ltalian Style

Designer tiles from four ltalian manufacturers will be made available in North America by Trans Ceramica, Lrd.

The line, Opus, includes basic design tiles in both traditional and contemporary styling and an exclusive line of trim and accent pieces engineered in both size and thickness to coordinate with the tiles of other manufacturers.

Readi-Seal factory-caulked doorlights from ODL, Inc. are factoryglazed with a thermally applied mastic sealant.

This sealant reportedly overcomes the problems inherent with other types of factory-applied glazing sealants. The caulking, said to maintain its shape and seal under pressure and changing temperatures, is reportedly easy to handle and store. lt is said to eliminate the mess and clean-up time associated with hot melt butyls or foam tapes.

Walk The Plank

A 5/ 16' laminated hardwood flooring product developed in Sweden especially for the d-i-y market is new from Tarkett.

Plankwood's precision-engineered tongue-and-groove assembly is said to provide a dimensionally stable product that can be floated over most subfloors.

The flooring, utilizing a patented Pad-Lock system, is reportedly easily installed.

be achieved with Klean-Strips' new Umbrella Waterproofing Sealer.

The sealer also can be used to seal wood door and window frames to prevent swelling, warping and shrinking.

Combination Lock

A lockset and deadbolt in one has been introduced by Weiser l-ock.

The new product reportedly incorporates a patented mechanism that dlows the springJatch to extend to a full I in. deadbolt, while it retracts with a turn of the inside knob or T:-turn.

Installation is reportedly easier because there's no deadbolt hole to drill. The lockset is said to eliminate the work of aligning an existing lockset with a new deadbolt, while it offers all the security benefits of both.

Available in2-3/8 in. and 2-3/4in. backsets, it can be keyed alike, master keyed, and construction keyed. The new lockset is offered in handleset and knobset versions.

Root Toppings

Stephenson cupolas are said to add a distinctive touch to the roof line of any style of home.

Reportedly easy to install, the project requires determining a proper location, sawing out an opening, nailing down and caulking the base and tower

Walk Behind Mower

A versatile lawnmower that can be equipped with a grass bag, an oversized leaf bag, a leaf shredder or a mulching attachment is new from Outboard Marine Corp.

The Ryan Semi-Pro mower utilizes a Briggs and Stratton four horsepower System 2 engine and has a reinforcing bumper and side-wear plate. The 6 in. front and 8 in. rear wheels have ball bearing hubs with grease fittings which mount on steel bolt axles. A mechanical compression release is said to reduce cranking effort. Also featured are a temperature compensating carburetor and a low tone muffler.

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Aerosol Waterproofer

A clear, protective waterproof barrier on concrete, masonry, wood, leather. canvas and other fabrics can and affixing the roof and weathervane.

The cupolas have a redwood base and tower topped by an aluminum or copper roof. The base and tower can be painted, varnished or staind.

Combining gravity with cross-ventilation to create a chimney-like drawing action which pulls air out of the attic,cupolas reportdlyalso can reduce moisture-related problems in the attic as well as save energy by acting as a ventilator.

The mower has the Outdoor Power Equipment seal, meeting or exceeding current ANSI B7l.l safetv standards.

Shower Device

A new wall-mounted mixing valve from Leonard Valve Co. is said to provide added safety in the shower especially for the disabled.

The Surfashower features a sturdy, adjustable slide bar and offers both shower head and a hand shower control.

It includes an inlet diverter fitting to regulate tempered water flow and an inlet vacuum breaker. Mounted in a durable 18 gauge steel cover, the unit attaches directly to the wall with special brackets.

instruction sheet and a pair of applicator gloves.

The one component urethane foam is reportedly ideal for caulking, spotinsulating and sealing out air, dust, insects, rodents and moisture. It is

Pavement Crack Sealer

A rubberized crack and joint sealer that reportedly pours easily into pavement cracks and expansion joints to seal them against water and frost is now available from Caron Products Inc.

Crack-Fil is said to remain pliable in the most extreme temperatures, expanding and contracting indefinitely. No heating or mixing is required. The sealer can be applied to wet surfaces, and sets in 24 hours.

Expanding Foam

Triple expanding polyurethane foam sealant from MacklanbursDuncan is now available in a large 3.-6 oz. can.

Like the 12 oz. can. the new size comes with a trigger, two nozzles, an said to expand to three times its original size to fill most any size crack or hole. Said to yield over 650lineal feet of l/2 in. round bead, the new 36 oz. can is reportedly ideal for large jobs around the house.

New deck squares from Ajax Yardworks allow for custom-designing and installing of decks.

Available in 2 ft. or 3 ft. preassembled squares,the diagonal pattern is made of pressure-treated lumber that is guaranteed to resist deterioration and termite damage for 20 years. They can be installed over on-center joists or over concrete patios or foundations.

PT Deck Tested In Louisiana

Test marketing of a pressure treated southern pine deck unit for use with manufactured homes is underway in southeastern Louisiana.

Crawford Distributing and Supply Co., in cooperation with the Southern Forest Products Association, is promoting a 4' x 8' deck to500 manufactured homeowners. AI&N Lumber Co., York, Al., is cutting, bundling and shipping materials for the decks which will be installed by Crawford or completed as a d-i-y project by the homeowner.

Special promotional literature includes a materials list, basic installation tips and facts about handling pressure treated southern pine. If the project proves successful, a larger 8' x 8' model will be offered.

Wallcovering Sales Could Set Record

Consumers like the look of wallcoverings so much they may spend a record amount this year buying them.

According to the Wallcovering Information Bureau, purchases are expected to reach $1.7 billion in 1985, up about 690 from 1984's estimated totd.

"If the economy continues its recovery," says Mauro Checchio, the bureau's executive director, "sales may surpass the prediction since more and more women are entering the prime wallcovering buying ages."

Adding to the promising sales outlook is the fact that the installation of wallcoverings has rapidly become a very popular do-it-yourself project. Manufacturers estimate that eight out of ten people who buy wallcoverings install it themselves.

Checchio foresees some changes in color preferences among consumers. "Silver and gold are being replaced by shades of pink, mauve and gray. Bronze and turquoise are expected to be this year's hot items in accent colors. ln children's rooms, the sophisticated shades of English violet, peach, rust and aqua will replace the usual children's colors of pink, blue and yellow."

Styles are also shifting from the slick mylar foils and flocked wallcoverings of the '70s to smaller designs and rustic country prints. Stripes, florals, geometrics and textured wallcoverings should remain popular, says Checchio.

Another trend that is expected lo conlinue its growth is the use of coordinating fabrics and wallcoverings. This calls for the use of fabrics in upholstery, bedspreads, curtains or other window treatments in a color and pattern that complements the wallcoverings. It is a decorating device that interior designers have used tbr years to give rooms a look of unity and elegance.

Sales of wallcovering borders are expected to increase sharply this year because of their ability to add architectural interest to rooms.