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â€"~ _ "We know about the majority of wall treatments being done these â€"days, and if we don‘t know, we can yall Benjamin Moore and get the answers," says the upbeat owner, who took over management of the amilyâ€"run business after several years of handsâ€"on experience. But what has to be the most notable selling feature here is the sinâ€" cere, personalized service that the lavish on customers. Customers are often greeted on a firstâ€"name basis, and the staff are more than happy to demonstrate a finishing technique, such as sponging or ragâ€" rolling, and/or lend you a video on the subject. They are genuinely interâ€" ested in their subject, and it shows. , There are also visual and technical aids available: threeâ€"dimensional wall treatment displays throughout the store, and Benjamin Moore‘s color match computer. In addition to great paints and stock wallpaper borders, there are more than 500 wallpaper books, some quality Canadian products among them. Ontario, Imperial, Waverley, Omni, Provincial, and Sunworthy products can be found on the shelves, and the shop deals with about ten distributors, for a broad range of choices. "Benjamin Moore is the best paint on the market, for the price," Marino says. .If a paint is supposed to cover in one coat, it‘s probably all chalk, which means that it will wash right off if you try to clean the wall." (Continued from page 1) The larger site will accommodate even more of the high quality paints and wall coverings that helped put the independent Benjamin Moore dealer on the south Oakville map over the past five years. Service sets Theâ€"Painter‘s Place a cut above "Our papers are all firstâ€"quality, and have the correct weight, sheen and other important features." "The key to a good paint job is to prep properly. If a job doesn‘t turn out, many people blame the paint." No matter what the size, he advisâ€" es doâ€"itâ€"yourselfers to make sure they select paint products that are approâ€" priate for the job at hand, and to preâ€" pare the room thoroughly before picking up a brush. ~_Marino has added something to enhance the excellent service: a decoâ€" rators‘ room with a large table where customers attacking bigger jobs can spread out their textile samples and focus on the big picture. "It‘s better if people bring in samâ€" ples. It gives us a better idea of what they‘re talking about, because it‘s very difficult to hold color in the » eye. The ‘new‘ store will also start to carry fabrics, which have become a very chic way to cover walls and other surfaces, Marino says. They are exclusive sellers (in this area of Oakville) of a new line of preâ€"pasted Laura Ashley wallpaper that you won‘t even find in that company‘s boutiques, he announces proudly. The seasoned staff members are quite familiar with the contents of most, and can narrow your search significantly, if not suggest helpful ideas of their own. "We try to give customers good service; without (misleading) them. I‘d rather sell a gallon of paint at a time and have the return business." The Painter‘s Place is located at Maple Grove Village, 511 Maple Grove Dr. (at Cornwall Road), Tel: FOUNDATION PLANTING: Boxwood, Junipers, Cedar, Mugho Pine FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS: Crabapple, Magnolia, Hydrangea SCREENING: Spruces, Pines, Cedars UNIQUE SPECIMENS: Pompons, Poodles, Patio, Standards â€" A must to see. ORNAMENTAL TREES: Japanese Maple, Flowering Dogwood HEDGING: Cedars, Privet, Alpine Currant Now is an optimal planting time while the air is cool the soil is warm. SHADE TREES: Oak, Maple, Linden, Locusts, Ash, Beech. REGULAR PRICES SALE IN EFFECT OCT. 5th TO 9th 1290 Speers Rd., Unit #5 Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X4 If You Present This Ad Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 LOOK FOR INâ€"STORE SPECIALS FANTASTIC SELECTION OF SILK TREES ON REAL BARK, PLANTS, FOLIAGE FLOWERS Tiles: $G99. Installed * NO BUGS « NO WATERING *« NO MAINTENANCE Fancy Carpet Not Fancy Prices Fancy That? 6‘ Fiscus on Real Wood 5" Dieffenbachia â€" 6‘ Flowering Dogwood 19"° Fancy Carpet Inc. Tel./Fax: (905) 825â€"1908 or Blossom Tree sar 29"°