Increase the value of your home with paint Paint has always been an economical way to Increase the value of a house and that la still true today Despite being an industry greatly affected by petroleum price lions paint has re mained a bargain buy Consider that you can buy one gallon of paint for when Its not on tale and cover about square feet an average room Less than eight gallons of paint will cover entire exterior of an average house And yet the increased value to a home worth as a result of a hew coat of paint Is Incredible Any realtor will tell you that a freshly painted house Is easier to sell and at a higher price MINIMIZE PROBLEMS Thoughtful selection of paint colors can help imlze the architectural problems of your borne as well as emphasize its best features White or very light colors make a house seem SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT Wednesday April ISO Page removed by sanding or wiping with gloss remov Remove alt loose paint sand smooth wash can extending the color of the house to all adjoining areas ages decks foundations etc Dark tones will make a large house appear smaller and give it a more earthy look A house that is loo tall can be visually lowered with a wo tone treatment painting the half above architectural breaks a deepr color Along low look can be achieved by painting the body of the house a color strongly contrasting with the color of the roof line as In the house pictured to highlight horizontal lines Accent trim and doors with a contrasting color minimize excessive detail by painting It same color as house or a darker shade LENGTHY WARRANTIES AVAILABLE Not only is a freshly attractive but paints to day provide considerable surface protection Many Interior paints are war ranted for up to eight years exterior paints up to five years with proper surface preparation Blistering and peeling are usually caused by moisture trapped be neath surface that evaporates pushing he paint away from the stir face with It Scrape the affected areas then wire brush or sand Bare spots should be primed with gn for primer Let dry then apply a finish coat However the problem of blistering and peeling will reappear unless the moisture problem is all cvlatcd Repair loose caulking and install vents on exhaust fans especial In the kitchen bath room and laundry areas Consider and attic louvers Cracking and are caused by of a top coat Kashn Kitchens WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD Make that dream kitchen In your future a reality Custom designed to suit your needs at prices well within your budget Quality workmanship Cabinetry by some of Canada s top manufacturers Showroom Office Norbram Centre 7 West Brampton Just west of on No Bypass 1 Ontario before he undercoat Is dry applying too many coals or painting over a glossy surface Correct action begins with removal of the old paint film If this cannot be done sand the surface apply an exterior primer dry thoroughly then paint Mildew looks like dirt but is actually a fungus growth which If left on your walls will grow right through a new coat of paint should be removed with diluted bleach dried then primed Wait two or three days before applying a finish coat LIGHT COLORS LOOK LARGER Interior problems can also be helped with paint Painting a small room with light bright colors can create the illusion that the space la larger than really Is A largo room can be made 1 appear and cosier with the use of deeper darker tones Surface preparation for interior painting means cleanlngawaydlrt grime and wax buildup patch Ing cracks and hole dulling glossy surfaces and priming new plaster to prevent chalking Wallpaper should be removed with steam re moving all glue and sizing as well Where wallpaper cannot be removed con suit a professional paint dealer for advice PEELING MAIN INTERIOR PROBLEM The most common painting problem Is peeling Improper ace preparation is usual cause grease wax polishes or dirt were present or gloss was not prime dry and repaint Feeling paint will also occur on plaster or mas subjected to moist lire rind and stop the source of moisture enter ing the walls Remove the point and neutralize the area with a weak acid Prime with an oil base primer let dry thoroughly and paint BROCHURES AVAILABLE Today a selection of textures finishes and col offers the discriminat ing consumer a greater selection of paints than ever before BROWNS FURNITURE MORE PROOF That you can shop out of tpwn GIANTS but you can t get better QUALITY SERVICE or VALUE than here In HILLS PREINVENTORY CLEARANCE m