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Push-Button Range Hood

A range hood with electronic control panel and illuminated digital readout is new from Robinhood Industries.

Exotic Entrance

A new five paneled door hand crafted from selected Philippine mahogany heartwood is from Simpson Door Co.

The unit's touch-control panel operates a three-speed fan. The fan motor embodies a sensor which detects heat and flame in case of a fat fire. It automatically turns off the fan and later resets itself.

A light will also flash when the filter needs cleaning.

Hand-rubbed in a multi-stepped process to a smooth walnut or cherry finish, it measures 6'8" high, l3A" thick and 3' wide. The lVz ' thick raised panels are made from solid lumber. Matching sidelights are l' 2" wide.

The door is also available unfinished. Matching jamb sets include jamb legs, header, interior casing, exterior brick mold and weather stripping.

Better For Butter

A butter and cheese slicer that does away with butter knives, butter trays, measuring spoons and wrapping is new from Choice Products.

The tool dispenses butter or cheese in perfect portions using a measuring tab setting and a spring loaded slicer. The strong stainless steel wire cutter is said to be rust resistant and dishwasher safe.

Hangers On

A new two-piece shelf and closet rod support is available from Stanley Hardware.

Screw holes can be easily reached by removing the interlocking brace before installation.

The bracket is made of corrugated steel and accommodates l-3/8' diameter closet rods. The system is available in a neutral desert white finish to coordinate with most interiors.

For more information on New Products write The Merchant

Magoiine,4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.

Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your reouest fasterl Manv thanks!

GraffitiProof

Surfaces can be protected against graffiti for at least two years by a new spray-on transparent coating from Dimex Ltd.

lce Cream Colors

Six new fashionable colors have been added to the Lucite line of premixed interior latex paints manufactured by Olympic Homecare Products.

SoftShades reflect the consumer trend towards pastel colors and grey, neutral tones.

All 27 colors available are made of the company's exclusive 10090 acrylic formula, reportedly making the paint durable and highly washable.

The product can be applied to brick, concrete, stone, plaster, mortar and unglazed tiles without affecting the appearance. It is a three-coat system, using two base coats and a top coat, applied by a handheld garden-type spray gun with a twohour drying period between each coat.

The completed coating contains active ingredients which retard paint drying and reduce adhesion, simplifying graffiti removal. The coating waterproofs the surface while still permitting it to breathe. It also kills moss, algae and lichens that cause discoloration and promote surface decay.

Made In The Shade

New curtains and valances for the porch or patio from Gilpin Inc. can be installed by a homeowner. Constructed of vinyl coated polyester, they are available in widths of 54", 80", 107' and l3l', The standard height for curtains is 7 ft. and 12 ft. for valances.

Do-it-yourself awnings and sunshades are also available.

High Climber

The ladder jack from Lincoln Ladders, Ltd. allows scaffolding to be erected using extension ladders. Weighing only 7Vz lbs., it requires no tools to assemble. There are nine pitch adjustments. The arm track plant stop also has nine width adjustments.

Extra safety is built in with quick change lock nuts with nylon stop nuts. Rung grips are heliarc welded and riveted with solid aluminum rivets. A rung lock bolt fastens the jack securely to the ladder.

Classic Cane Paneling

Paneling that combines the look and feel of cane with the elegance of oak in a distinctive modular design is new from Masonite.

The upper two-thirds of the new 4' x 8 ' panels feature three long, narrow simulated cane sections, framed by 2 " wide strips of handsome woodgrain paneling.

The lower portion features deep panel grooves and rounded corners to give the appearance of inset panels of textured oak.

It is offered in two earth-tone colors, both with a deeply embossed textured finish. The durable V4' thick panels have a wipe-clean surface that is resistant to scuffs and scratches.

Fireproof Wallcovering

A gypsum-impregnated, flexible wallcovering, which has a Class "A" flame-spread rating and produces minimal toxic fumes when burned, is new from Flexi-Wall Systems.

The product adheres to virtually any rigid surface and can hide cracks, patches, joints or other irregularities. It can be installed over cement block, tile, glass, wood, plaster and other surfaces with reportedly minimal surface preparation.

With a textured fabric appearance, the wallcovering is available in 48 decorator colors.

Heat

Electric bills can be reduced by saving up to 33qo on hot water costs with the electric water heater timer from Intermatic.

The timer is reportedly easy to install and operate, and can be programmed to take advantage of "offpeak" periods when rates are lowest.

Laser Lavatory

A new automatic faucet from Columbia Electronic Research Group Ltd. saves water because the user can turn the tap on and off without ever touching the faucet itself.

Two infrared sensors at the base of the contemporary-styled, chromeplated tap work with a solenoid valve to regulate the flow of water. When hands approach the sink, interrupting the sensor beam, the tap opens. When the hands withdraw, the tap closes.

Sanitation at the sink area is also improved since the faucet itself is never touched.

For more information on New Products write The Merchant Magozine, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480. Newport Beach, Ca. 92660. Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your request faster! Many thanks!

Siding With Steel

A new steel siding has been introduced by Alumark Corp.

Coated with a PVC finish and carrying a 50 year warranty, it is designed to withstand the harshest elements and still provide the beauty of naturallooking wood-grain texture.

The thick vinyl finish is baked onto a series of prefinishes covering the underlying zinc-coated steel. Said to be free of the problems of aging, moisture build-up and peeling paint, it is available in nine colors.

Caulk One Up

A rubberized acrylic base wet or dry caulk with a secret ingredient to create a strong grip to wet wood is new from Macklanburg-Duncan.

It is said to have a super adhesion power and increased flexibility, enabling it to span extra large gaps.

Mildew proof, paintable within 30 minutes, cleanable with water, it can also be used on aluminum, glass, steel, concrete and brick.

WE SPECIALIZE IN PRE-STAINING "YOUR MATERIAL" IN ALL OLYMPIC COLORS, COATING ALL 4 SIDES OF EXTEROR SIDING AND DIMENSIONALTRIM, PLUS ,I COAT APPLICATION ON ALL SIZES OF PLYWOOD. ENCLOSED WAREHOUSE FACILITY,

D-l-Y FurStorage

A fur vault from Viking Leisure Products protects fine furs from the heat of summer as well as the home's heated space in the winter.

It maintains the temperature at an ideal range between 48' and 50' Farenheit. so furs can be stored at home year round.

The storage unit comes complete with walls and ceiling panels, storage rack, carpeted floors, door with lock, cooling unit and built-in control.

Color Matching By Computer

With a new paint color matching system, virtually any sample from a paint chip to a printed magazine page can be accurately matched in a few seconds with a formula for precise paint tinting generated.

Hunterlab's Paintmaker system features color sensors mated with an IBM personal computer and ACS Paintmaker software.

These systems which provide speed and accuracy to the color matching process, are said to give retail dealers a competitive edge.

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Cooking Sherry

A new base cabinet from Star Mark can turn just 18 inches of cabinet space into a big entertainment helper.

The l8 inch-wide cabinet contains a deep bottle drawer mounted on heavy duty drawer slides, a divided cutlery drawer and a solid wood pullout breadboard.

The unit comes in various door styles and stain colors.

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Electronic Solar Clock

An electronic astronomic time switch that is said to actually track sunset and sunrise times on a yearly schedule without using a photocell is new from Intermatic.

The switches are said to help conserve energy by accurately turning lighting loads on at sunset and off at sunrise on a seasonal basis.

Additional programming flexibility is provided by a seven-day, to-theminute, timing control which is reportedly programmable to enswe that lighting loads are off at pre-selected times during the night. A patented entry system reportedly provides separate pushbuttons for entering day of the week, hours and minutes.

All data entered into the program is displayed on an LED display, which also serves as a 24-hour clock. A battery backup system is said to protect the program from memory loss during power outages for more than 24 hours.

SimplyShims

Labor-saving shims from Grove Products, lnc., are reportedly ideal for alignment and leveling tasks involving installation of windows and doors.

Now offered in a 2-5/ 16" x 3 " size as well as l/2" x2" and l-l/2" x3-l/2' sizes, the U-shaped plastic shims come in three colorcoded thicknesses: l/16 in., blue; l/8 in., red; and l/4 in., black.

Made of high impact polystyrene and polypropylene, the shims are said to be resistant to corrosion, rotting, and staining. According to independent laboratory tests, they can typically withstand l0 tons of compressive force.

MagneticVacuum

A flat shaped magnetic sweeper designed to hang underneath and out of the way on utility vehicles used in yards is new from Dings Magnetic.

Yard Magnet can protect tires without interfering with normal operations because it can hang from any available location on forklifts, trucks, and other yard vehicles.

A solid, all welded design, built to operate at I " to 2 " clearance, it is available in five widths from 3' .to 7'. Its magnetic power is covered by a lifetime warrantv.