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Vinyl Covered Wood Molding

Three vinyl covered wood moldings have been introduced by Marlite. Plant-on moldings come in woodgrain textures to match Marlite's Trendwood line, as well as its textured wormy chestnut and oak grains. Base, casing and crown molds are included.

The base molding also comes in black. The crown mold white. Black and white ffi ul'?r"1,3i.1"i.:: sible a wide range of dramatic effects. The base and crown molds come in 8' lengths; the casing in 7'lengths.

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Fostening Tube ond Wiring

For fastening !+' O. D. tubing or wiring to masonry, concrete block, sheet metal or wood, Fastway Fasteners ofrers Jify Clip Tool Kit with a pre-set drive tool' threadless drivo pins, push-on tubing or wiring clips and quick-action removal tool.

The drive tool is pre-set to fasten threadless pins L'-lya" long so that a uniform %" length is available for fastening the push-on clip. This clip is designed so that one or two Va" O. D. tubes or wires are fastened on Y+" centers with a simple finger-top push on motion. Feet at the center

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of the sealer and floor squeegees or stiff bristle brooms for application. The sealer could be applied to a blacktop parking or driveway area to dramatize the appearance change and protection qualities.

Four part package fatens tubing and wiring of the clip maintain a uniform Va" fastening depth.

The removal tool removes clip intact without touching the tubing or wiring. This permits quick changes and re-use of clips.

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Dri-Bog Speds Cleon Up

Mastic Corp's. Dri-Bag, used in the same manner as a baseball pitcher uses a tesin bag, saves clean-up time when applyrng solid vinyl siding. Dri-Bag helps prevent fingerprints and smudges by drying and lightly coating the applicator's fingers and hands.

Smaller than a cigarette package, it slips into pocket or apron. The Dri-Bag is free.

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Jockpof Mqrket Booster

Merchandising of five-gallon cans of Blacktop Sealer from Celotex Corp. includes aisles, outdoor or window displays lmproves appearance and protects surface

The Barrett Blacktop Sealer, tar base product rather than asphalt base, withstands the disintegrating action of gasoline and oils that break up the asphalt in a blacktop drive. This is a sleeper market that can mean profit and good volume.

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Gripper Actio'n Stqir Treod

Mercer Plastics Co. has introduced heavy duty Tri-Action Stair Tread. Tri-action tread has three 1" friction-grip strips in the wear area instead of the usual two. Pyramidal gripper design gives traction in the portion of the tread where wear is concentrated.

The tread measures r/+" in the wear area, tapering to tA', with smooth finish back area. It also has a l'/e" nose. It is available in six colors.

Square and round nose styles, 13" deep, are manufactured in lengths up to 12'. Recommended dealer price is $1.40 per foot. Matching 7" risers in 4' straight sections or continuous rolls, and 10" stringer material are also available.

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Primed Siding Corners

Prime-painted alurninum siding corners are offered to match the profiles, dimensions and textures of Masonite Corp's, hard- flt against siding along the corner's entire length.

Bottom nailing is eliminated by the interlocking base flange. Concealed nailing is made easier by three properly placed holes at the top.

Corners are especially designed for X-90 Lap Siding, Ruf X-90 Lap Siding, Weather X-90 Lap Siding and Provincial X-90 Lap Siding.

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Spanish Bookcose Dividers

A bolt and threaded insert will take 7/2" through 7/e" thick boards of Angelus Consolidated Industries' Spanish bookcase di-

PVC Moldings Added

Marlite added a line of rigid plastic inside corner, outside corner, division and edging PVC moldings in the satin finished brown tones and three textured woodgrains.

Concealed nailing makes neat appearance board siding. The .019" thick corners taper *'ith slight edge radius to provide a tight

Bookcase divider vider components. Easy installation with only 5/16" drill required. Parts can be tightened in position by hand.

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Blqck Finish for Wrought lron

A wrought iron black finish for exterior and interior use has been announced by Martin Senour Paints. The product was tested and is claimed to prevent rust, pitting, corrosion and to insure a tough, long-lasting coating.

It can be brushed or sprayed. It is packaged in gallons, quarts, pints, half-pints, quarter-pints and in 16 ounce and four ounce spray cans.

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A black feature strip for tongue and grooved planks and a white ceiling tile cove also are available in the new PVC line. Polyvinyl chloride moldings can be used with a wide variety of paneling in addition to Marlite.

Moldings are not supposed to chip, warp, stain or crack. Acid, paint or paint thinner will not mar the finish.

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Weotherproof Morking

A time saving method of marking lumber in the yard or warehouse that is permanent has been developed by the Sanford Ink Co. It's a fine-point marker called "Sharpie" that looks like a handy-grip fountain pen. The product offers a quick, lasting means of denoting the order of assembly on pre- fab or tailored lumber, through indelible notation on faces that will be hidden in construction. It comes in eight colors, so inventory and bookkeeping information may be visually recorded on lots in the yard.

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Tronslucent Window Covering

Dymark Glazier Vinyl, a new pressuresensitive embossed translucent material for covering windows and glass panelings, has been developed by Dymo Coated Specialties, a division of Dymo Industries, Inc.

Available in rolls, 24" and, 48" wide, of clear, amber, red, blue and green, Dymark Glazier Vinyl comes ready to apply, with strip-off backing. Special widths and colors are available on a custom-order pasis. The material is considered sunlight resistant, has excellent adhesion and resists peeling, shrinkage or discoloration over a long period of time. Tests of more than 500 hours in a weatherometer have indicated durability and color-fastness. Dymark Glazier Vinyl may be cleaned with common household detergents.

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"Roll-Ofi" Eqses Unlooding

"Roll-Off" body, designed for lumber delivery trucks, has been announced by Mid - Equipment Corp. Mid Equipment engineers claim the heaviest load of lumber can be easily and safely unloaded in minutes.

The entire operation can be handled by the driver. The heavy duty steel rolls are split for multiple deliveries.

Rolls lock for safety and the end roller comes equipped with a rearguard. Stake pockets on side rails are standard. Optional equipment includes heavy metal deck, rear cab protector and rear stake pockets.

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Three-W'oy Rust Snopper

Armite 12134 Miracle Formula, a "ruststopper," preventative and lubricant is available from Armite Laboratories. With-

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Formula 72134 was used by the U. S. military, the aircraft/missile industry and the U. S. Bureau of Ships.

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Lominoted Plostic Moldings

Drives off moisture to stop rust in seconds Armite claims to drive off all moisture instead of trapping it, stop all rusting and prevent rust from forming. Frozen, rusty parts are penetrated and loosened.

NEW M0LIIINGS of Formica@ brand laminated plastic are now available for decorative, styling on kitchen cabinet doors and bathroom vanities. A selection of 15 woodgrains match the company's laminate for cabinets and drawers. WRITE: The Merchant Masazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 9lldl.

Two New Colors

Consoweld, manufacturer of decorative laminated plastic surfacing materials, has introduced two new colors in mid season. The colors are Harvest Classic and Light Avocado \Mhisper. This is a first for the company, as Richard A. Beck, general sales manager, announced, the company has nev- er added new colors or patterns at mid-season in 20 years of business.

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Multi-Purpose Adhesive

Wil-Bond, a fast-setting, shock-proof adhesive, has been introduced by \Milmod Co., Inc. The product creates a strong, durable bonding for quick installation.

For further informolion on qll New Products qnd New Lilerolure, write The Merchont Mogozine, 573 So. Loke Ave., Posodeno, Cqlif.9ll0l. Pleose menlion issue dole ond poge number so we con process your requesl fosler!

new product line of white rod dowels and clear oak tlresholds for sale to retail lumber and building material dealers.

Each product is packaged in ffberboard containers with the Brush label.

The dowling comes in 36" and 48" lengths while gtandard door thresholds (38") come in Ltil,o x 6", !" x 6" outside'and 1" x 4ol inside.

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Combinqtion line & Plum Bob

New to the P & C line is a chalk line/ plumb bob combination tool that'does both these functions. Customers will appreciate the lock that lets the line pull taut for snapping accurate chalk lines or holding: the plumb bob to required height. fire re-w"ind handle lies flat against the tool, then flips out for fast use. The tool is precision balaneed, coming in 60 or 100' line lengths. Replacement lines and red or blue chalk are available.

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Woter System Disploy

Colorful tube fits any carlking gun

The adhesive comes in a colorful, impulse-appealing cartridge tube that fits any caulking gun. One tube bonds four to five panels. Adhesive is offered at a low price to dealers, ofering full mark-up. Distributorships are presently aVailable.

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Dowel qnd Threshold Disploy

A very attractive, and practical spacesaving display bin has been introduced in southern California by Brush Industrial Lumber Co., of Los Angeles, to display a

Barnes Manufacturing Co. introduced a counter top display emphasizing the company's submersible pump features. f'he display contains a 3D illustration of a 4o submersible pump. The illustration is cutaway to show the Earthane top bearing, Spira-Seal system, Aligna-Flex coupling and PSC oil filled motor.

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