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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Wednesday September 13 1969 Page Decorate windows easily with louvered shutters FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS finish beautiful Sand unflnlihed wood thoroughly Wrap wound a deck of cards to simplify sanding around edges Apply in a color that matches existing woodwork near the shatters Add tough protection easily with a spray Use shutters alone or pair them with fiuhlonabla balloon valance to create a stunning newjook for any room When autumns chilly breezes begin to urge people indoors the colors and sights of he changing season are stilt as close as the nearest window Now is a good time to take a fresh look at hose windows and consider new coverings give the whole room an updated appear ance Todays window decorating choices extend well beyond conventional cur tains and include a range of coverings thin are not only aftnictive but provide ventilation privacy and light If you like the warm natural look of shutters are a perfect choice for covering windows beautifully sensibly and economically Theyre so versatile you can use them alone for a casual look or pair them with a stylish balloon valance for a more contemporary appearance Best of all the home decorating ex- pens at say save money and create a perfect match trie rooms ex isting woodwork by finishing the shutters yourself With the innovative wood fin ishing products now available even first nine do ilyourselfers be successful lust by following these simple steps Choose a wellventilated work area with plenty of light then gather your ma terials For this project youll need pro tective gloves a drop cloth or newspaper several soft rags an inexpensive paint brush foam brushes work well sandpa per and paint thinner for cleanup Sand the wood thoroughly to ensure the most professionallooking results Heres a tip for the shutters Wrap sand paper around a deck of playing cards Hold the deck sideways while sanding in the direction of the grain the cards make the sandpaper conform to the woods surface to assure even sanding Test sanding running an old piece of nylon over the shutters if it snags that area needs more sanding When sanding is complete wipe the shutters with a tack cloth to pick up any remaining dust If the shutters are made with pine or another soft wood apply a coat of a Wood Conditioner before staining Wood Conditioner applied within IS minutes of staining helps assure an even coat of stain especially on the end grain Now you re ready to slain Using a foam applicator apply Wood Finish in thin even coats After applying he first coat wait five to IS minutes then go back over the area with a clean cloth to wipe off the excess stain and level any air bubbles Allow the stain to dry thoroughly usu ally about four hours and resand Wipe with a tack cloth and app1 a coat if desired Because your shutters will be subject to daily use youll need to protect them To simplify this step makes a fastdrying in a convenient Rigidity and strength key to windows You know one thing lor certain Youre tired of your hnim old windows I hey need constant repairing they re chipped and And spring and fall window washing is tedious un Yet the more you look into the many of replacement windows that are available to you the more confused you become With each manufacturer telling you its product is superior to the compe tition how can you get some raight an swers aboui the window that best suited your home you look to the people who know professional re modelers and builders find that they judge a rigidity and strength us among the best indications of its rugged de pendable performance Tests conducted by independent labo ratories have proven thai certain solid vi nyl windows with fully welded frame and sash corners can withstand thousands of pounds of pressure without any sign of buckling or cracking For example Bradford vinyl windows manufactured by Wolverine Technolo gies can withstand more than 5000 pounds of pressure without breaking Tested along with the Bradford window were aluminum thermal break wood mechanically fastened vinyl win dows The mechanically fastened vinyl win dow broke apart at less Than 500 pounds following that were the wood window at pounds and he aluminum window pounds The Bradford window through computerized manufacturing process featuring lusionwelded construction It is this plus the windows extrathick wall and mulu chamber design that produces its exceptional strength In addition to the strong joints that are produced through fusion welding there are other advantages for the homeowner looking for a thermally efficient window such as triple weatherst ripping and inte glazing The airtight and weather- tight seals that result keep out rain wind and unwanted heat or cold Low maintenance custom windows Inherent in all solid vml windows are their lowmaintenance properties With the color molded throughout the win dow frames never need sanding scraping or painting They wont pit peel or chip and are resistant to industrial pollution salt air and acid ram All thai is needed to restore the windows to their original appearance is a quick wipe with a damp cloth Some manufacturers such us Wolver ine Technologies have designed the win dows to make them easy to clean from inside the house by merely tilting in both sashes In addition sash cords and weights never need replacing because of the windows easy opening spiral bal ances While some Manufacturers of replace ment windows offer only standard win dow sizes and styles the Bradford window is custom fabricated to fit any size window opening often eliminating the need for any structural changes to a homes interior or cxtenar In addition ipeciifl decora 1 vc sfiadeVcan be or- dercd all in several colors spray can that is specially designed for fast application Acoating of in a semi gloss sheen will enhance both the beauty and durability of your shutters by giving them an antique lustre while a protective topcoat To use allow stain to dry completely and spray on a topcoat of Apply two or three thin coats always when the previous coat is dry to the touch Allow shutters to dry over- night before hanging By finishing your own shut ters you can enjoy the satisfaction of a simple doityourself project while treat ing yourself to an attractive and versatile new look for your windows FH89GI41 STOflE HOURS Mon Saturday 9 TULIPS Over 100 Different Varieties From 45 For 111 Bulb- EARLY SPRING BLOOMING CROCUS 15 Varieties 5 for 10 Bulbs DAFFODILS NARCISSUS Over Different Varieties Priced from 6 Due the tremendous selection bulb types puces lor some ate slightly higher Selections can be grouped together lo take advantage of quantity discounts EVERY WEDNESDAY IS SENIORS DAY SAVE 1 0o ON ALL IN STOCK MERCHANDISE SELECTED TWO PERENNIAL GARDEN SEMINARS SATURDAY SEPT 16 First discussion at 10 AM ana the second at P M Bob Hankinson manager o qarden centre at Dominion Seed House will available to answer vour perennial question and will con an informative on now novice qar 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