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The Natural Look

Nature motifs with the texture and coloring of handcrafted materials are reflected in the newest collection of resilient floor coverings introduced by Mannington Mills.

Included are a daisy pattern, a recreation of a hand-painted Italian tile and a textured tile in the style of handcrafted ceramics.

Shim, Shim, Shimmy

U shaped plastic shims for use in construction applications are available from Grove Products, Inc.

They simplify the alignment and leveling of a wide variety of architectural components, including windows, doors, and curtain walls.

Typically withstanding l0 tons of compressive force, they are offered in two sizes (l Vz" x 2" and lVz" x 3Vz") and three color-coded thicknesses (l/16" blue, l,/8" red, and l/4" black), supplied bulk packed in boxes.

Drain Pipe Connector

CPVC or copper pipe can be joined to lVz" D.w.V. Schedule 40 plastic sockets with the Utility Connector, from Fernco, Inc.

It is said to eliminate the need for bushings and threaded adapters when connecting drainpipe from laundry tray pumps, dishwashers, air conditioner condensate drains or other similar devices to a drain system. The donut-shaped connector inserts into lVz" D.W.V. fittings. Available in two sizes, I Vz"xl" or lVz"x3A", the unit needs no solvent cement when used with pressures up to 5 PSI or 12 foot head.

Don't Fence Me ln

Tubular Specialties Manufacturing, Inc. has developedtwo new component railing systems in stainless steel available in both upright and wall-hung designs.

They are for the retrofit market as well as new construction.

I can finish the palace today!

I found all my moldings at Sanford-Lussier!