home improvement

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In order to simplify the process of installing ceiling tiles on almost any existing ceiling or bare pallet, Armstrong World Industries has introduced a use of four
The foot length of the light-weight metal ceiling track is not the traditional wooden edge strip.
The track is used with metal clips locked on the lips of the tile to secure them in the appropriate position.
In turn, the clip is hidden by the overlapping lips of adjacent tiles.
The metal track eliminates the need to use long wooden strips that are difficult to maintain straight lines and may be distorted.
The clip does not need a nail or adhesive when installing standard reel ceiling tiles
Or \"Plankton\" in the ceiling \"(oblong tiles).
A system designed by Armstrong labeled \"Easy Start (Lancaster, Pa. 17604)with the do-it-
With your own in mind, the package has enough nails, rails and clips of 20 to 24 square feet.
The recommended price for these kits is $7.
95, not only eliminates the need to purchase or lease large DingTalk guns, but also greatly reduces the number of DingTalk: only two per four DingTalk --
The foot strap of the track.
Bars with nail holes allow for more error space as they do not have to be spaced exactly as oneby-two-
An inch of wood.
After the advertisement is nailed in orbit, install the tile by pressing the tile on the track, then capturing the clip to a track, and sliding the tip over the lip of the tile.
In addition to the need for two border tiles, only one clip is required for each tile.
Ad clips can also remove tiles without damaging them, a decisive advantage necessary to open the ceiling.
To remove the tile, simply slide the clip along the track until the lip of the tile is free, then slide it out and gently pull it down.
Provide solid pine tree planting for those who like the real multi-section pine paneling look, Champion International (
A championship square in Stamford, Connecticut. 06921)
Four packs were launched-inch-
Only half an inch thick wide solid wood board.
Known as Pine Valley 4 for sale in 10 8 bundlesfoot lengths (
Cover 22 square feet of wall)
The material is sold for about $20 at the wood mill and home center.
The board is reversible, polished smoothly on one side and rough on the other side --sawn (unsanded).
They lock each other with their tongue. and-
Groove joint at installation.
The finished work shows the channel joint and V-on the smooth side-
Groove on the rough side.
Boards can be nailed together horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or in herringbone.
When the Furring belt is mounted directly on the plaster, they are usually not requiredboard wall.
Panels can be installed with adhesive and some face nails or individually with DingTalk.
When mounted on a masonry or bare Bolt, it is usually first nailed to the edge strip to provide a level. All-
Purpose: if you need a pair of powerful hand scissors that can be used to cut sheet metal, wire mesh, felt, vinyl tile, carpet, copper wire, rubber and many other materials, try the electric cutting machine of Acme United Corporation, 100 Hickory Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut. 06609.
Its recommended price is $4.
95 looks a lot like an ordinary household scissors, except that it has angled stainless steel blades that have jagged edges and do not need to be sharp.
The tool is 7 inch long and comes with a contoured plastic handle that is easy to apply the required pressure and is ideal for cutting curves.
Bisoft carpet machine is a powerful shop for cleaning carpet ads designed to help anyone do professional carpet cleaning work at hometype wet-
Or a vacuum cleaner with a special stick, spray the hot cleaning solution under the pressure of the trigger.
Spray penetrates into the pile to loosen and dissolve the embedded dirt.
On the return trip of the wand, the trigger is released, dirty solution and loose dirt are sucked into the tank.
Automatic shutdown prevents tank overflow.
Carpet machine produced by bisoft
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
49501 with a lightweight 50-
Foot hose that provides hot water when connected to the faucet.
There is a plastic dispenser on the handle called 4-in-
A carpet recipe
This is mixed with water every time the trigger is pulled.
When the carpet is clean, it will carry out deodorant treatment on the carpet and will leave a protective film.
The equipment is priced at $149.
95 in hardware store and family center with a variety of accessories including a 4-wheel dolly.
The insulated sun shade is designed to reduce glare and reduce the heat of the Sun absorbed through the window.
Made of translucent fabric, which has an aluminum-plated surface facing the glass, the tone has horizontal folds, so folds tightly when rising and tends to drop when falling.
In addition to reducing glare without sacrificing natural light or greatly hindering the view, this tone saves energy throughout the year.
They help to reduce the air quality in summer.
Adjust the cost by reflecting up to 60% of the sun, and in winter they reduce heat transfer by adding almost the same insulation as the second glass.
Colors and patterns are available for $7 to $8 per square foot.
They can be installed inside or outside the window frame. Verosol U. S. A. Inc.
252 Nassau Street, Princeton, New JerseyJ. 08540.
A version of this article appears on page C00004 of the National edition on July 16, 1981, with the title: Home improvement.