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New Cellulor Vinyl Moldings

A new line of prefinished cellular vinyl moldings, featuring 10 different colors with qimulated wood g?ains, has been introduced by Masonite.

The new Formcraft moldings, said to be more impact resistant than wood, will not split when nailed nor break when bent. They saw smoothly without splintering and will not warp from either humidity or moisture, making them ideal for bathrooms and kitchen mopboard areas.

Color is permanently embedded into each fiber of the molding through a special manufacturing process, so color will not rub, fade or scratch off.

TilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Fibergloss Fix Up

Fibre Glass Evercoat Co., Inc. has announced the new "Salemaker."

The 36" merchandiser is specifieally designed to enable shoppers to make the proper selection of fiberglass, polyester and epoxy reinforcing resins for repair and maintenance on boat, auto, campex, home, sporting equipment, and more.

"Shelf Talkers" identify each product and describe where and how it is used. Durable all steel construction with colorful baked enamel finish. Sets up in minutes without tools.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

"Whol's A Shongle, Doddy?"

The new Independence "Shangle," a heavyweight asphalt shingle with the style and texture of a hand-split wood shake, has been introduced by Certain-teed Products Corp.

Independence looks like a shake, but lasts like a shingle, claims Certainteed. It supposedly combines the warmth and beauty of a wood shake with a 340-pound weight and Class "C" IJ.L. approval for fire resistance,

It is available in three natural wood tones and is designed for residential and commercial use, traditional through contertrporary architecture.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Tomper-Proof Fqstener

Tampruf(R) is a truly tamper-proof fastener available in machine screw and wood-metal screws both in round and counter-sunk heads.

This newly designed product requires a special tool that makes it virtually impossible to extract the fastener, without the special Tampnrf(Rl driver. Available in diameters from 6-14. Special thread cutting style is also available as well as screws in stainless, brass and bronze, etc. All Tampruf(Rl steel screws are casehardened to further discourage tampering.

Available: 100 pack, bulk quantities and kit assortment.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

New Hordbood Siding

Textured Insulite Siding, the hardboard siding with a deep textured, wood grain surface that many think looks more authentic than wood itself, is now available factnry stained in russet and gold.

It comes in 4'x 8'and 4'x 9'panels in vertical grooved and reverse board and batten patterns and in 12" x L6' horizontal lap with color matched accessories for quick application.

The face is tung-tempered in the ma,nufacturing process for added toughness, and the rugged surface resists wear and tear.

Low maintenance and good looks which attract tenants are the additional check points for builders in all types of construction.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Germ Killer

Nyco Products Co., a 60-year-old chemical manufacturer, has a cleanerdisinfectant - deodorant - fungicide which is properly registered with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. It is known as Nyco's N-702. Its varied uses include rest rooms, kitchens, shower stalls, air filters, air conditioners, vending machines, fountains and sinks in sanitariums, veterinary hospitals, barber shops, schools, restaurants, food processing plants and elsewhere. It was designed for general household and light industrial cleaning of walls, floorc and any other inanimate surface.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Self-Srick Tiles

A unique addition to H & R Johnson's line of fine ceramic wall tiles are nelr Cristal self-adhesive ceramic tiles. These tiles are of the same high-quality glazed ceramic as regular Cristal tiles, but are factory precision-backed with a special adhesive so powerful that tiles bind absolutely tight to almost any surface.

The new tiles were especially developed to meet the demands of the big do-it-yourself market, as well as those of many installers. All the user does is strip off a paper backing sheet and put the tile in place, even over old tile. Built-in spacing assures perfect alignment and the joints are quickly and neatly finished off with Cristal's own grou! just as with regular tile. Tiles are standard 4%" x 41q," siz'e.

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ZSe Hoblq OSHA?

"OSHA Made Clear" is now available in Spanish. This concise explanation of the OSHA Act, containing 80 color slides in a Kodak carousel slide tray, now has an optional accompanying script in Spanish and Spanish narration. Rental price, $26 per week, specify English or Spanish. Purchase price, either language, $69, plus 5/o sales tax in Ca. Contact The Film Library, National Safety Council, 3388 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, Ca. 90005.

Lolex Enomel Un'deraoofer

A latex enamel undercoater in both the Drama and Velvet Supreme lines is new from Southland Paint Co.

The non-toxic (when dry) undercoater incorporates the qualities of high-surface build, high hide and good enamel holdout characteristics. It can be used effectively over new and old surfaces and under either latex or alkyd finish coats. Southland recommends same day recoat.

WRITD: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Protects Agoinst Scolding

Scald-Guard, a single-control mixing valve that turns on through cold to hot-thereby protecting against the danger of, being accidentally scalded by hot shower water-has been introduced by Delta Faucet Co.

When the Scald-Guard handle is turned on, cool water is always emitted first, then hot is mixed with cold for a comfortable flow. No pushing, pulling or angular dialing is required.

The Delex Model 1600 also features a wide "comfort" zone, enabling the bather to control water temperature easily and precisely. An adjust- able high-temperature limit stop limits handle movement into the hot zone. Adjustment is easily accomplished by turning a stop screw on the faucet to the desired high temperature.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Genuine Hqrdwood Lominoles

New Evanscraft genuine hardwood laminate panels offer furniture, fixture, and cabinet manufacturers beauty, quality, and all the major advantages of fine hardwood plywood -strength, split and impact resistance, stability, insulation, and machinability-resulting in true cost savings, claims Evans.

A choice of premium grade hardwood face veneers are available: cherry, ash, walnut, pecan, red and white oak, maple, and birch.

It comes in four thicknesses: %", 16", \b", and la", and a choice of four cores-veneer, lumber, particleboard and Moncor(Rl. Each has distinctive end-use advantages, offering the solution to a variotv nf v'^ndworking design requirementg. Moncor(R) (Evans' medium-density fibreboard) promises excellent machinability, edge finishing, and good r+ sistance to warping.

\MRITE: The Merchant, Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Aerosol lubricont Disploy

A unique new display for promoting sales of lfandycan, The Aerosol Troubleshooter, is available from Magic American Chemical Corp.

Made in the form of a trapezoid, the display presents 12 cans with only 3 shelf facings in front. A full color action photo header illustrates and lists important product features, Display unit is offered free with orders for 12 No. HC?7 Handycan pint aerosol spray cans.

Handycan is recommended for lubricating doors, windows, locks, etc. It will also penetrate to loosen rusted and "frozen" parts as well as protect against rust and corrosion. Ilandycan also starts wet engines by drying out ignitions, wiring and switches.

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Where To Buy Plumbing

A nationwide toll-free answering and "where to buy" telephone service has been established for consumers by Borg-\Marner Plumbing Products.

The "List Fax" service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The national number-(8O0) 243-600G-is featured in all appropriate. advertising. More than 1,000 building materials dealers across the country are progtammed into the List Fax's 60second data retrieval system.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Selling Humidity

A handy, p-o-p display merchandiser that rests on the top of the company's CH-1 or CII-? console humidifier is now available from NBL Humidimatic.

The new compact merchandiser is printed in 4 colors and attaches to the back of the unit in sueh a way as to permit the customer to lift the console cover for inspection.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Divides, Doesnnl Conquer

Forms,

Inc. has new three-panel room floor dividers, with styles and finishes ranging from the budgetpriced decorate-it-to-your-own-tastes appeal of unfinished fiberboard or the lush richness of Philippine mahogany to screens of colorful burlap or the smart formality of modern laminates. Coupled with the floor screens is an extensive line of handsome molded room dividers.

Typical of the three-panel floor screens is the open grille Contemporary desigrr room dividers that give dimension and identity to the bar area. At $29.95 apiece, they create a cozy niche within the living room without encroaching on usable space.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

PVC-bqcked Motting

Trimmed pile yarns implanted in a layer of polyvinyl chloride form a new attractive coconut matting introduced recently in Holland and now available for export to the U.S.

According to 'the manufacturer, they have developed a special production process not only to unite the pile yarns with the PVC backing, but also to cut the matting exactly to any size and shape desired.

The PVC backing gives the material great strength and rigidity so that it lies flat at all times and makes it easy to clean the underside. Produced in 4 colors, it is suitable for doormats, earpeting of halls and corridors, and for car flooring.

WRITE: fire Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Sponish Elegonce look

A note of elegance accenting the entry way is accomplished with the Castillo, a distinctive new entrance door from Simpson Timber.

It features a traditional Spanish design, adding a truly classic appearance to any home. To achieve the bold, massive look associated with old world doors, it emphasizes its real wood grain, Every carved panel is a full 1%" thick. Each door has 22 deep cut panels, one of which is intricately carved in a design created exclusively for this door by a master woodcarver.

The doors ate 6'8' in height and 3'0" wide. Standard entrance thickness is 7Y+". Ovolo sticking is also standard on the doors. Of selected kilndried Douglas fir or hemlock, the doors can be painted or stained to accent or blend with any decorative scheme,

All doors in the Simpson fntemational line comply with the requirements of Industry Standard FHDA 4-72 and are guaranteed under the provisions of the standard door guarantee issued by the Fir and Hemlock Door Assn.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Pollet Rock Worronty

Pallet racks with a full two-year warranty against any kind of operational damage are now available from Frazier Industrial Co.

They are built entirely from structural steel shapes, rather than roll formed sheet, and are resistant t,o

Weitern Lumber and Building iloteriol3 I^ERCHANI damage from misguided fork trucks.. If damage does occur anytime during the first two years of use, the owner may ship damaged components back to Frazier for free repair or replacement.

The only exclusion to this warranty is non-operational damage such as fire, explosion, flooding, or vandalism. They are available in two and three pallets wide, double reach, and coil storage, Capacities range from normal up to cxtra heavy duty of 180,000 lbs. per upright frame.

WRITE: The Merehant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

leod-Free Exterior Primer

A new lead-free Iatex exterior primer that will hold back wood oil and cedar stain and which is blister and stain resistant is new from Southland Paint Co.

It is all-acrylic, mildew resistant, stain and blister resistant and recommended for use on exterior surfaces over cedar and redwood. Southland's primer also has tintability and meets the latest government regulations for being lead free.

It can be top coated with either latex or oil base paint and recoated in one hour. It is available in Velvet Supreme, Drama labels and some private labels, ItrRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

is quite similar in characteristics and structural strength tn 2-4-L plywood decking.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Kit ls OK With OSHA

A new waterproof first aid kit containing Johnson & Johnson produets that complies with appropriate OSHA regulations is new from General Scientific Equipment Co.

Two Foced

Pope & Talbot's popular patented specialty plywood "Ruff Cut 44", is now available in decking thickness and structural strength.

Called Pope Deck, it is being used in applications for exposed ceiling/- floor and exposed ceiling/roof cornbinations. The back side can be used for either flooring or roofing, which leaves the handsome front facing with the appearance of roug'hsawn tongueand-groove 4" lumber for an athantive and decoiative exposed ceiling.

Available in either fir or westera red cedar, panels come in three thicknesses; 5/e" and. Y+" wit]n shiplapped edges for smooth joints and continuity of patterns; tlae tYa" panel is available in the fir 44 face only, with T & G on long edges. This latter panel

Contents include a balanced assortment of basic first aid supplies adequate to administer to the first aid needs of up to 10 persons. Ideal for industrial use and for vehicles. the kit contains 3 times as many small wound dressings and up to twice as many Iarge wound dressings as all other 16-unit kits; price is $17.25, All sterile products are in individually sealed packages,

Case is dust-proof, rust-resistant, and has rounded corners, wall brackets and a carrying handle, making it perfect for indoor and outdoor use.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

New "Cool Toble"

A new product, called a "Cool Table(R)," is a utilitarian combination heating-cooling packaged terminal unit built into an attractive, usable and space-saving table.

A variation of the Friedrich Floating Air,(R) packaged terminal air conditioner, the "Cbol Table" permits an appealing installation of the unit through-the-wall with none of the inconvenience of the unit's casing exposed and using desirable floor space inside the room.

The unit incorporates a table-top and two table legs, utilizing only the air conditioning unit and eliminating the need for a traditional side table, TTVRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

3 Lights To The World

Ever/Strait has a new three light vertical panelled door with vertical glass light panels that extend over 5' to provide exceptional visibility to the entranceway area. Their appearance is elongated with a special molding design that frames each light. The lights are of insulating glass to eliminate heat loss and condensation.

Called "Aluma-Plank," these are available in 500 lb. capacity, 7-, 8and 10'lengths to replace heavy, cumbersome wood planking. They can be used end-to-end, side-by-side oi singly; meet OSHA requirements; are U.L. listed and labeled. 3 sections fill a 5' frame.

Product advantages, listed by the manufacturer, include "Hook-Lock" clamDs, which speed erection, hold sections securely in place and stiffen the scaffold framework. There are no overhanging ends to climb around or damage walls and passageways. Smooth-butted joints between AlumaPlanks eliminate overlaps common to wood planks, facilitate material movement and lessen tripping hazards, president of Peake Industries, Portland, Ore., found Marlite's compact new decorator paneling center can generate wlume sales of prefinished hardboard paneling. Peake told Marlite rep. Jack Ballard (left) that the decorator paneling center, which contains four+olor pictures, samples ard installation instructions, is an excellent a,ttentiongetter. Peake added' "We have had so many problems with unsatisfactory ceramic tile installers that I recently donated our ceramic tile inventory to Goodwill Industries. We are now in this business with both feet. and to stay!" WRIIE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

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Woler, Wqter Everywhere

A complete range of advanced design brass nozzles are available for use in the Melnor underground lawn sprinkler systems.

Mist spray nozzle specifications and performance characteristics offer spray adjusknents from a V+ circle to full circle in water spray patterns, a,nd spacing from 10' to t2', l5',76t,78', 20' and, 24'. Jet spray nozzles offer spray adjustments from a V+ ctrcle to a full circle at 18' spacing.

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The door is available factory prehung, delivered factory primed or in one of eight new Korad prefinished colors.

As are all Ever/Strait doors, it is a foam core steel door that is guaranteed not to warp, swell, bend, sag, or crack, Its foam core steel construction with exclusive Thermal break is & proven weather barrier.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Aluminum Scoffold Plonk

A new line of strong, lightweight, easy-to-handle aluminum work platforms for steel scaffolds is announced by R. D. Werner Co., Inc.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

HUB of a wagon wheel, rough and authentic in its detailing is subject of unusual lanp base in new material, Ti-Lon, developed by Thomas Industries. Looking and feeling like wood, lamp is chip, warp and shock-proof and modestly priced. Carefully matched shade of rough textured fabric adds authenticity. Model is 27" lall, $35 retail. WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.