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time waiting period by using a wet lay process, Special trowels available from Mannington are required for use with the product.

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Heat To Go

New lightweight, portable kerosene radiant heaters from American Wick offer safety and a high output to cost ratio.

Model AWHR with 10.500 BTU/hr. warms a 350 sq. ft. space with a I gal., easy-to-refill, removable

Paint Peeler

A new paint removing tool has been introduced by Hank Moss International.

Featuring a coiled, abrasive cartridge roll, Paint Buster is said to remove paint from a window casing in l5 minutes or less.

It is ideal for removing blistered or cracked paint in tight areas.

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Environmental Adhesive

A reportedly environmentallysound adhesive that contains no water or chlorinated solvents has been introduced by Mannington.

Virtually odor-free, Ultra Spread 60 reportedly can be spread 60 sq. ft. per gallon, twice the amount of other adhesives. It also eliminates the flash cartridge tank. Model AWHC-2230, a convection heater for big supplemental heating jobs, has a 22,300 BTU/hr. output, said to be the highest BTU output to cost ratio in the kerosene heater indusffy.

Both heaters are UL listed and reportedly conform to the latest safety regulations.

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Free Additional Information

on zrny product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on the form on page 54 and sending the form to The Merchant Magazine, either by FAX 7f 4-852-0231, by mail to 45OO Campus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 9266O, or just call (714) 852-f 99O.

Paint-Free Window

A new window featuring maintenance-free vinyl exterior surfaces and prefi nished interior surfaces, eliminating the expense, mess and cleanup of painting, has been introduced by Arndt & Herman Window Manufacturing Co.

The Series 60 Clad Plus window includes an integral nailing fin, heavy duty double-action lock, strong wood frame, standard internal grilles, full width finger lifts, tilting/takeout sash, standard sizing scheme and authentic wood window look.

"Warm edge" 5/8" thick insulated glass panes, fully weatherstripped sash rails and foam-backed PVC jamb liner weatherstrips ensure the product meets or exceeds all applicable NWWDA Grade 40 and DP30 performance standards.

A full line of accessories and options are available.

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Carnivorous Cleaner

A new 1l5-volt electric cold water washer is now available through The Hotsy Corp.

The Shark 95 features trigger gun control, pressure gauge, 26' of wire braid hose and detergent injection.

The model is available with an optional portable cart and can be wall mounted.

Build Your Own Software

Customized accounting software has been developed by Armor Systems, Inc.

Designed to allow building supply wholesalers, distributors and retailers to create their own accounting system, Screen Builder for Armor Premier Accounting Software enables the user to add or change text, eliminate fields and suppress access to certain information.

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Hot Air Hand Drying

Designed for the ecologically sensitive, a hands-free automatic hand dryer is new from TonJon Co.

Expanded Panel Line

Five hardboard panels have been added to ABTco's line of paneling. The panels feature a dent- and fade-resistant surface which seals out dirt and stains.

Available in 25-piece units, Woodgrain panels come on 4.4 mm hardboard, Designer panels on 3.2 mm hardboard and Tileboard paneling on l/8" hardboard.

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Long-Life Detector Battery

A 9-volt lithium battery said to power smoke detectors up to six years is new from Ultralife Batteries.

NuAire eliminates the need for towels in kitchen or bath, has an on/off infrared sensing device, comes in white or almond high impact-resistant plastic, can be installed by plugin or hard-wiring and is UL listed. It is rated at 1200 watts, ll0v/120v, 60 Hz.

Ergonomic Coil Nailer

A coil nailer designed for roof shingles as well as sheathing installation is new from Duo-Fast Corp.

RN-175 features patented wear guards, ergonomic feet that keep the tool nose pointed down at the correct angle and vibration-dampening rubber gnps.

The 6 lb. tool uses Duo-Fast plastic-collated roofing nails which come in coils of 150, up to 1-3l4" long.

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Compact Board Support Tool

A new support tool that helps locate, align and temporarily support boards has been designed by Emmerson Ltd.

The size of a hand. Boardmate can be used in single- or multi-layer applications and may eliminate the need for two workers.

The Ultralife Lithium Smoke Detector Battery is designed to maximize detector reliability in case of fire, eliminate the inconvenience of annually replacing detector batteries, and to reduce the frequency of "low battery" alarms.

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Simple Stripping

A new paint stripper from Dumond Chemicals reportedly removes multiple layers of latex, oil, and lead-based paint from wood, metal, plaster, brick, stone, fiberglass and other substrates in a single application.

A smooth paste that easily adheres to anv vertical or overhead surface. Peel Away 2l can be brushed, rolled or sprayed onto the surface to be stripped. After setting, it can be either scraped or power-washed from the surface.

Surface Sealers

Two new surface cleaning products designed to beautify and protect every surface of the home have been developed by Armor All Home Care.

Armor All Deck Protector features a unique ingredient said to restore the natural luster and sheen of wood. while providing long-lasting, waterproofing protection.

Armor All Waterproofing Sealer can be used on most porous surfaces, including brick, concrete, masonry, stucco, canvas and wood. Circle

Do-lt-You rself Arch itectu re Computer software that walks architects through creating their own floor plans and elevations is available through Abracadata.

Design Your Own Home Architecture enables Windows users to draw and print-to-scale a realistic layout of a home, including windows, doors, plumbing and electrical. Circle

Hardware With A Rustic Look

Rustic Finishes cabinet hardware is new from Amerock.

Hammered black, hammered bronze and verdigris are available in knobs and pulls with a high-quality, scratch resistant color power coating. They are suitable for use in any room. Merchandisers and merchandisins programs are available.

Here's Looking Up At You

A do-it-yourself polystyrene ceiling is new from Thermo-Tile. Easily applied using a staple gun or adhesive, the ceiling tiles increase light, reduce noise and resist fire. Five designs are available.

Super Heating Stove

A new series of natural gas and propane-fueled stoves and hearthstoves has been introduced bv Country Stoves.

Designed to be installed virtually anywhere in the home, the Firestar Series has a steady state efficiency up to 79Vo.

Features include a drop-down door for instant access to the Quick Change Burning Cassette (a unit that integrates burner, valve and push-button ignitor); a thermostatic control that responds to room temperatures; a broad, three-sided viewing window that provides an unobstructed 180' view of the fire; a quiet, variable speed blower system to help distribute warmth to remote areas, and authentic, cordwood-inspired ceramic fire logs.

It can be mounted on a freestanding stove pedestal or a 2" or 4 ll2" base for use as a hearthstove. Freestanding models include a black or gold, removable trivet which provides a cooking surface, with or without electricity.