NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

Christmas Tree Treatment

A new Christmas tree flame retardant spray from WHS Sales helps ensure household safety during the holiday season.

The specially formulated spray-on solution sticks to tree needles and branches, providing an invisible barrier to flames and sparks.

Flame Barrier is said to be a non-toxic, waterbased chemical solution that is safe for use around children and pets. It is designed for natural Christmas trees, wreaths and other seasonal decorations.

The fire retardant comes in

TilelnStyle

Luxury vinyl tile in wood pattern and marble pattern designs are now available from Azrock Floor Products.

a 16-oz. spray pump bottle, reportedly providing enough coverage for a 6-ft. tree.

Knife Line

A knife set which includes three knives, two blade stores and 44 assorted blades and cutting edges, all packaged in a protective plastic storage case is new from Plasplugs.

Wood pattern designs include inlaid parquet (12" x 12" tiles in five colors); 9" inlaid wood borders (two teak/black walnut 9" x 36" styles); 3" inlaid wood feature borders (six different 3" x 36" pieces), and 1/2" feature strips (l/2" x 36" strips in five colors).

Marble patterns are 9" inlaid centurv marble borders (two 9" x 36" styies) and century marble (72" x 72" and 12" x 18" tiles in six colorations of natural marble).

Thetiles are greaseproof and alkali, stain and fire resistant. They come in .100" commercial gauge and have a 10 year warranty.

Premium Measurements

Colorful, flexible yardsticks, ideal as inexpensive premiums for special sales or events, are now available from DG Mouldings.

The merchandising tool can be personalized with a company name and logo. One-color imprint on the front and back is standard, although two-color is offered on request.

Background colors are blue, green, yellow, white or beige. Orders may be mixed or all one color.

The yardstick has an inch scale on both sides with a hole drilled in one end. Metersticks, imprinted rulers and folding yardsticks are also available.

For small scale projects, the pencil-grip, surgical-steel blade Precision Knife offers easy handling and accurate cutting. For larger chores, the pocket-sized and heavy-duty Utility Knives feature break-away, multi-blade edges for quick changes.

All three knives are constructed of ABS plastic for strength, durability and light weight. Features include handles molded for a sure grip, stainless steel blades, retractable blades for safe storage, and a front-loading, quick-release locking mechanism for easy blade replacement.

Pail Of Nails

Weatherproof nails for deckbuilding packages are now packaged in a convenient pail by Dickson. The reclosable pail contains enoueh Drive Screw nails for building a ieck up to I 50 to 200 sq. ft., depending upon the nail pattern.

The nails are said to drastically reduce cupping, as well as unsightly and dangerous nail pops.

Cedar ShakeOut

A residing product designed to end periodic painting of homes with cedar shake siding is new from Pilgrim Design Engineering.

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Clay Roofing Tiles

Made of rigid vinyl plastic with color that extends through the material, the product comes in 8" x 15" sections that resemble actual cedar shakes, including the wood-grain texture. However, the siding is only l/25 of an inch thick and is installed directly against the existing shingles.

The siding is installed using long staples or nails which are driven through a series of mounting tabs along the sides of each unit. The tabs are interlocking and self-concealing.

Home Center Shopping Cart

A newly redesigned Boston Bus specifically engineered to meet the changing demands of the home center merchandiser is now available from Boston Metal Products.

A kiln-flashed clay roofing tile is offered in three different styles from United States Tile Co.

Available in one piece "S," twopiece Mission and flat shingle styles, the El Camino tile comes in a premixed blend. from terra cotta to dark flash.

In its natural state, the tile is made of a red S-tile base. lt is then

Elect To Tote

A huge tote box with a sliding drawer is new from Plano Moulding Co.

The top has five compartments while the latched pull drawer below has four sections.

The cart consists of four separate compartments: a retractable shallow basket for small items; a lower shelf for bulky products; a rack behind the handlebar to carry long products upright, and a side slot to support large, flat items.

Like a traditional shopping cart, the Boston Bus can be stored with its upper basket retracted.

"flashed" through a special firing process involving diflerent gases entered in intervals.

Double Duty Attic Light

A removable overhead lighting fixture that opens to reveal a swivel lamp to illuminate the attic is new from Modern-Aire Manufacturing.

The two sturdy tension springs which hold the metal frame and break-proof translucent lens flush to the ceiling are released by slight downward pressure. The 22" x 30" or 30" x 30" lens then snaps open to allow access to the crawl space and swivel arm fixture that swings up to 90".

Metal trimis available in standard silver or optional bronze or white. All other parts are finished in white baked enamel.

The red and gray tote is made of resilient plastic, measures 2l-7 /8" long by 11-5/8" wide by 7-7/4" high, and weighs about 3 lbs. when empty.

Key Hideouts

Two unique secret keyholding devices to prevent being locked out of the home or car are new from Creative Impact.

The first looks like a rock but contains a hidden compartment underneath to hold a house key. When olaced in a flower bed or under a bush, the "rock" blends naturally into the landscape.

The second device, the Key Safe, is a thin keyholder (the size of a credit card) that fits in a wallet and holds up to three keys. A resealable tab holds keys secure.