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: * : • COLUMNS * CUSTOM DESIGN SPECIALISTS in WATER CONDITIONERS and IRON FILTERS BUMS - COLUMNS - STRUCTURAL STEB. NEXT TO GEM CLEANERS 3006 W. Rte. 120 McHenry 385-0783 SALES SERVICE - ALL MAKES RENTALS • OPTIONS HOME SALT DELIVERY (Rrune^ Y / DIVISION or ̂ TOM HUEMANN WATER CONDITIONING 385 2103 W. CHURCH • 3093 JOHNSBURG-McHENRY FROM ADAMS BROS. PAGE 23-McHENRY PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. MARCH 15, 1974 livens up living space Suspended ceilings solve problems Living room sparked with life by new plywood wall paneling IRON WORK ORNAMENTAL* SECURITY STRUCTURAL ADD A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE TO YOUR HOME DO IT WITH IRON . . . THE DECORATIVE STRONG MAY. • RAILINGS A small, dark living room was changed into a lighter, airy space by one couple with judicious use of do-it- yourself wood paneling combined with utilization of existing molding. Friends now call to see and admire their living room which in­ vites family use. The living room of the older home had a plaster- coved ceiling with picture molding of Honduras ma­ hogany at the base of the cove. Walls were plain plas­ ter, and an earlier owner had attempted to dress up the room by installing pan­ eling on one wall, around the fireplace. Unfortunate­ ly, his choice was a dark cherry, which served to darken the somber area rather than help lighten it. Final decision was to pan­ el the entire room, removing the old, dark wood and using a light, factory fin­ ished plywood with a dark decorator stripe. Final choice was Georgia- Pacific's "inlaid" in a pecan with a walnut strip sepa­ rating wide planks as part of the factory finishing of 4 x 8-foot panels. The pecan face provided a much lighter wall surface, and the walnut inlay proved to be almost a perfect match for the existing molding. As a result, the molding was retained, and the new paneling cut to fit. Removal of the old quart- w er-inch decorative paneling proved surprisingly easy. It had been nailed onto the wall and the homeowners were able to remove it panel by panel. This also provided a plus in installation of the new paneling. The fireplace had no- mantel, but did have a patterned Inlay of stone in the surrounding wall. Careful removal of the old plywood enabled it to be used as a template to insure that the new inlaid paneling made a perfect fit when placed around the fireplace. The plaster wall was in good condition, straight with no checking or flaking, so it was decided to use adhesive to fasten the new hardwood directly to the plaster without using fur­ ring strips. This also en­ abled the O-P paneling to fit the existing molding and windows without the need to build out window frames. The suspended ceiling system is not only a life- saver when it comes to modernizing older homes but. also it hides faults and muffles sound. Fiber glass has really come into play with the modern grid systems. The lay-in panels are virtually feather-light. They can be lifted in and out with ease, and their vinyl "skin" is wiped clean with ordinary household cleaners. Johns-Manville makes a point of the fact that the grid system can be insf&lled by any reasonably adept do-it-yourselfer. Such a system can lower ceilings that are too high, hide pipes and ducts, and also cover older ceilings that' are in bad repair. They are par­ ticularly effective in finish­ ing off, family rooms and other large areas, but they can be utilized in many other parts of the house. For a free "how-to" book­ let write to Johns-Manville, Box 5705, Greenwood Plaza, Denver, Colorado 80217. Specify booklet IB-167A. UPHOLSTERED LOOK Any furnishing, whether it is a sofa, chair, table or mirror, can be upholstered in the same material used for wall covering or cur­ tains, creating a custom look for any room in the house. Many manufacturers are offering co-ordinated fab­ rics in order that the dec­ orator can give a home the popular custom look. NEW WALLS OK INI.AIl) PEC.AN PANELING in living room of older home create a feeling of airy spaciousnos entirely larking with old, darker walk. Walnut inlay matched almost perfectly old molding of Honduras mahogany, which was retained. Even the old coved ceiling was enhanced hy new inlaid pecan paneling from Georgia-Pacific. The new paneling has an eased V-joint edge so joints between 4 x 8-foot panels disappear. Final result was a light, airy room which gave the appearance of greater spa­ ciousness than the old. Along with the lightness, the use of natural wood gave a warmth that was previously lacking. This do- it-yourself couple in Port­ land, Ore., are now telling all their friends -- some of whom were shocked ini­ tially at the idea of replac­ ing old wood wall paneling with new. The initial shock has changed to a new consen­ sus, "beautiful!" HOW SUSPENDED CEILING may be installed by any reason­ ably adept do-it-yourselfer,'shown above. See accompanying story offering helpful booklet. >