a a aD wee rs crane in x f e A coniz ae RF yorary vegetable Ka wv = ener ee 8B 2D DDD fa striped wallcovering “Healthy Harvest” with a co-ordinated plaid Fest The Herald, Friday, November 24, 1978, Page 13 oe —_— << 1D 98 9D 9B oD oD 08 of) 2 oa ee “Harvest Plai q iy cater tu all the practical, as woll as visual, needs for the contemporary kitchen. The pre-pasied, fully sorubbable and dry-strippable wallcoverings are from the Kitchens & Bathrooms Collection by Sunworthy. — Se SSR SRR a SE OR ES SE ES SE Wallcoverings are quickly becoming a popular decorating choice in today's homes - and for some very goad reasons. They are a product that moves with the times. Thus, ewe dont yourself age, are easy to put up, and take down - and the number one plus - easy to maintain. However, the. term ‘wallcoverings’ alone does sometimes create some, confusion in our minds, because long gone are the days when all walleoverings. were paper. For this reason, it’s worth knowing something about all the different types on the market today so that you can make the right choice for the job in hand. ; “When you're buying wallcoverings, the- main 4 thing to think about is the mood or type of look you want to achieve in your home,” BAYS Mary Prud'homme, Interior Design and Color Consultant for Sunworthy Wallcoverings. “The func- tion of the room will determine the type of walleoverings you need. For instance, is it for a kitchen, bathroom or child's room? These areas, for the most part, need tough, stain- resistant, scrubbable wallcoverings, whereas a low maintenance area, such as a living room or bedroom, can do with a less expensive Pret wallcoverings today are pre-pasted. This makes them easy to put up by almost anyone who can climb a ladder and saves the installation charges. More and more wallcoverings today are also strippable and this has opened up a whole mew area for them, ie. apartment dwellers or people who frequently move. The dry-strippable type of wallcovering is specially treated paper. Resins, iatex and sometimes man-made fibrea are added to the paper sothat the whole strip can be removed from the wall without wane gs The ‘peelable’ wallcove are another category. Here, the tinted layer peels. off, ving 4 thin backing paper on the walls, TS Well-Informed Wallcovering Shopper Gets Best Results The vast majority of general wallcoverings are made of (a) basic paper, (b) a stronger paper that breaks the glue bond when removed, ie. the dry-strippables, and (c) solid viny] inated to backing. The paper-backed vinyl, seen up until now mostly in European lines, Is ee, ate aS, ea just beginning to make its entree with some strength into the North American market, These are gencrally pre-pasted and peelable. They are less costly than the fabric-backed generally not pre-pasted, but are dry-strippable. Quite a few other types of McColl Real Estate Services Lid., variety. either paper or fabric Fabric-backed vinyls are wallcoverings can also be found. These include those made out of natural materials such as cords, grasscloths, burlaps, as well as the foils and Mylars, Generally, all of today’s wallcoverings are washable. The dry strippables and vinyls are scrubbable and stain-resistant. Soap or BR SR a I I RB SR Looking for a three bedroom full basement home - how about this one located on a targe lot in an exclusive neighborhood, Living room has acorn fireplace. Large kitchen with dining area. One finished room in basement., Basement with high ceilings and large windows - sundeck and carport- nicely landscaped and partially fenced. Call Bonnie or Bud for appointment to view. BED SR Ra Se. - Stee Rs ARR OR OAD detergent and water solutions can be used to get general dirt or fingermarks off washable wallcoverings, whereas crayon, grease stains and the like can all be taken off the scrubbable varieties. ae. Re 0 a ok ee. te eo ae Once you are aware of the different choices available in walleoverings, you'll find the job of. selection easier. The time and effort involved in putting your pattern up is minimal and the impact instantaneous. SARE RR ORES ARE IBD CRE EE OR ES Gardening Tip: powder und add them to ‘your houseplants or mix Don't push eggshells down the garbage disposal. Crush them into fine bits or them into your compost heap. They are high in cal- cium, which plants need, jie alle Deck 1 — overicous large garden and mature trees. Double carport with entrance to basement - a 1 quality home of 1280 sq. ft. with 45 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces and numerous extras, this property ls worth viewing. 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And, if close in- spection proves thal the in- eredients in your kitchen are best hidden out of sight, it's time you investigated some of the wonderful house- wares available today. Start the kitchen-wall grouping with several larger items — perhaps two or three pieces of cookware, Among the new, easy-care, non-stick skillets, for in- . Slance.—-.a.boon for. expert cooks as well as brides — the French import, T-Fal, is one of the most elegant, and is beautifully designed. Two or three of these handsome [OREO OR: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way Budget experts recam- mend planning shopping ex- cursions in advance, as well as menus. Once-a-week Shopping is less wasteful than frequent trips to the supermarket, and lets you take advantage of the week- ly shopping specials offered in your focal paper. MEMBER BROKER | oo, REALTY l Would of Difference’ a 635-4971 iti as rs pt Country living. Large home on 5 acres close to tawn. House only 3 years old requires a little finishing, Exceilent buy for handyman with large family. Priced in mid sixties, Call Horst or Christel, MLS. WORLD . pans in red, yellow or shin- ing aluminum, hung by their sleck black handles from decoralive metal hooks, could weil serve as the focus for an arresting grouping. (And T-Fal’s unique coat- ing of pure PTFE keeps these puns beautiful, dur- able and easy to use for years. Just a swish of a soapy sponge and you can hang them back on the wall again.) Around the skillets, place a few other, smaller items — wooden spoons, a beater or whip, a good-looking towel rack, perhaps a grater or colander, An unusual trivet or two in cork or metal can complete the arrangement. It's an excellent way to free storage space, it's easy to do, and it’s a quick way to add flair to any kitchen, t A SAD DE SBS Once you've planned the week’s shopping, after con- sulting the supermarket ads, you can then plan menus in- corporating the bargains you've checked, adding any needed ilems to. your shop- ping list. By careful planning you can thus make food dollars go further, save shopping time as well. as ae Country living, yet close to school and just 3 blocks away from downtown shopping. Over 1200 aq. ft., 3 bedrooms, split level home, featuring flreplace, exira rooms in basement, double carport, paved drivewey and many other extras. Asking $55,500. Call Christel or Horst for more information, Small but cozy. Only one bedroom but comfortable. Situated in uplands area on Munthe Ave. Has quiet setting on no thru road with large one acre yard. 7 Scott Avenue, three bedrooms, large living 4 roons with fireplace, family area in Asking room and laundry full basement, @ $50,500. Call Kelly. AFTER OFFICE HOURS HORST GODLINSK! - 635-5397 MURIEL NEALE - 635-2944 JUDITH JEPHSON - 638-1652 FRANK SKIDMORE - 635-5691 KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616 CHRISTEL GODLINSKI - 635-6397 ZENA FRANCIS OVER 1,000 OFFICES AND GROWING FAST 635-3913