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Be sure to fill wall cracks, holes before you wallpaper PAGE 11 -PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 18,1983 Wallcoverings arc a time- tested means for transforming a room from dull to distinctive with the unmistakable imprint of one's own taste. The right choice of wallcovering can also make a room appear larger or hide wall irregu­ larities. A key to achieving a com­ plete and professional-looking job is surface preparation, re­ ports John Malczynski, Prod­ uct Manager .at Red Devil, Inc., one of the leading manu­ facturers of caulks, sealants and painters' hand tools. "Surface damage such as cracks or holes can show through the wallcovering and can weaken the bond between covering and wall," he notes. "This damage--whether in plaster walls or drywall-- usually can be repaired with spackling compound, a pair of putty knives and a few other hand tools." Malczynski suggests that you first remove the old wallcovering, if any, to achieve best results. For plas­ ter walls, soak the old cover­ ing with a paper removal solu­ tion or water, then remove it with a Red Devil wallpaper stripping tool. For drywall, use a wallpaper steamer to avoid damage to the softer drywall surface, and a 3-inch stiff-blade wall scraper to help peel the wallcovering from the drywall. Drywall often presents the problem of popped nails. To correct this, secure the wallboard with a new nail just above or below the popped nail. Drive both nailheads below the drywall surface with a nailset. Then, use a hammer to dimple the surface sur­ rounding the nail to provide a base for the patching material. Using a flexible-blade putty knife, cover the nailhead and fill the dimple with spackling compound; then, remove ex­ cess and smooth until level. Red Devil's new Onetime™ spackling compound makes the job easier because it's for­ mulated to produce a finished surface with a single applica­ tion. Performance tests have shown that Onetime will not sag, crack, or shrink and re­ quires no sanding. To repair cracks in drywall, clear away loose material, and, if necessary, enlarge the crack to provide a base for the ppackling compound to take hold. Fill the crack with Onetime spackling and smooth with a putty knife. Holes and cracks in plaster can be repaired in the same manner. Remove loose plaster with a stiff-blade putty knife, then widen the- back of the crack or hole. Again, fill with spackling compound and smooth. After these repairs are made, examine the wall sur­ face for small pieces of dried paint or spackling. They can cause small but noticeable bumps under the wallcover­ ing. Remove them with a Red Devil sanding block. Finally, apply a coat of wallpaper sizing to smooth 1 and seal the wall and to facili­ tate wallpaper stripping in the future. These simple tips will pro­ duce a smooth, tight surface that will be easier to cover and will help ensure professional- looking results. FILL IN THE GAPS IN THE WALL to produce an evenly finished surface with only a tingle application of Onetime spackling compound by Red Devil. amnoc/c CLEANERS ) 'JhsL SiutiliL Jouch. of. £teqanct' I Another Reason For Trying Us: DRAPERY CLEANING Gently Cleaned, Expertly Pressed, and Decorator Folded. McHENRY MARKET PLACE 4400 West Elm Street McHenry 385-1944 HOURS: MON-FRI7-6 SAT 8:30-4:30 See Us For All Your $ * • ) '<T W SPRING GARDENING NEEDS! (2&C€*ft>lCf4lde, Features A 1 •v COMPLETE SELECTION OF NURSERY STOCK SPECIALISTS IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN, PLANTING & SERVICE SPRING BEDDING PLANTS. Flower Shop & Nursery 5301 E. TERRA COTTA CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. (815) 459 8 130 THIS COUPON WAS RECENTLY MAILED TO 10,000 HOMES IN THE McHENRY AREA. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOURS, CLIP IT OUT AND CALL FOR ONE OF THESE MONEY-SAVING VALUES! 'OFFER EXPIRES MAY 31, 1983 •LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER FOLLOW 'GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY" If you're looking to hire an insulation contractor, begin by asking friends and neighbors for recommendations. It's a good place to start, says the Mineral Insulation Manufac­ turers Association. Other helpful sources of in- formation include local utilities, the telephone book under "Insulation Contractors --Heat and Cold." or "En­ ergy Conservation--Products and Services." CHECK THESE SPECIALS ALTH0FF INDUSTRIES 24 HOUR SERVICE 815-385-5700 809 N. FRONT STREET McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 WITH THIS COUPON WITH THIS COUPON WITH THIS COUPON SAVE $10000 ON THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW LENNOX "PULSE" FURNACE INSTALLED BETWEEN MARCH 15 - MAY 31, 1983 SAVE »100#0 ON THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW LENNOX CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INSTALLED BETWEEN MARCH 15 - MAY 31. 1983 SAVE sgoo WHEN WE SERVICE YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BETWEEN MARCH 15 - MAY 31. 1983 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT. AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM