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‘Now the dream of Being a homeowner i in today's ,

‘ world is possible - at prices from the past. You
get the security and investment of home
ownership on. the North. Shore, a quiet, peaceful

place for your family to grow, and just look at
‘these features: ;

each maar fealures:

*3 Finished floors _ eDoubie glazed
3 Bedrooms - ;. Windows ..

" @ Built-in vacuums Cedar siding

*intercoms *Woodbuming
- #Fridge, stove, fireplaces

cso ® Security parking

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ooking west towards

the many view apartment buildings on West Van' 's waterfront. (Terry Peters photo)

Quite often it is the finish
on furniture or cabinets that
gives them that professional
look or sets them apart as

“home-built.

A good finish, whether
paint, stain or lacquer, is
important and can be.
achieved quite easily with a
little care and attention to
detail.

There is yery little surface .
preparation to be done when >
you are finishing plywood
own or
items you have purchased at
an unpainted furniture store.

First, make sure that the
surface is thoroughly clean
and that any blemishes are
filled with a wood filler and |

If the plywood is going to’
be stained or rubbed down
with paint tint to show the
grain, water-soluble of oil-
soluble putty compounds
must be used. (Some
acetone-based putties seal
the wood grain so that the
wood cannot absorb stain
and this leaves a light un-
stained arca on the finished
job.)

Whenever possible, fill the
plywood edge grain before
painting. Always use: fine
sandpoper and sand with the
grain, not across it. Knots
and pitch streaks should be
spot-primed with a sealer
before you start.

Don't paint over dust or
spots of oil or glue for it will

spoil that smooth finish you
are aiming for.

Washable paints or
enamels are the best choice
for surfaces that will require
frequent cleaning. A high-

gloss enamel is probably the .

easiest to keep clean and is
also very fashionable. —

Always use good quality
materials and follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Use of an undercoat gives a
better final surface and is
strongly recommended.
Brush on the undercoat first
and then apply a second coat
of undercoat tinted to the
shade of the finish coat.

For a gloss finish, mix the
second coat from equal parts
of. flat_undercoat and gloss

You can climinate the
second undercoat if you
wish, but it does give a better
appearance, as will a light
sanding between coats.

Natural finishes are very
popular and attractive, for
they let the wood grain show
through, adding appeal to
the furniture,

For an casy, inexpensive
blonde finish, first apply a
coat of interior white un-
dercoat thinned so the grain
pattern shows through. Tint
if cofour is desired. Then

apply clear shellac, flat
varnish or lacquer.
Inexpensive and good

looking one-caat stain waxes

are also avadlable in various

Finishing plywood

colours and are very easy to
work with.

If you want a dark stain, to
lessen the impact of the
grain contrast, first apply a
coat of clear resin sealer.
Edges can be finished
quickly and easily with the
ready-made edge strips
available at most lumber
dealers.

To obtain a luxurious light
stain glaze, apply a white
undercoat thinned with
equal parts of turpentine or
paint thinner. Then wire or
dry-brush for more grain
show-through, and apply one
coat of thinned white shellac
or clear resin sealer.

If you want colour, apply
an. interior undercoat or.

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apply one coat-of flat var-
nish. When dry, rub. it down
with stecl wool for added
lustre.

Remember that practice
makes perfect and it might
be wise to experiment on a
left-over piece of plywood
before you start. ’

Another thing to keep in
mind is that these finishing
instructions are only for
plywood that will be used
inside the house. Paint is
never recommended as an
exterior finish for plywood
because the surface will
check when exposed to
changing moisture con-
ditions.

A heavy bodied stain is the

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meet au first buyer

He's also the man we contracted to paint the interiors of our townhomes at Forestlynn.
In. his line of work, he sees a lot of townhouses. He knows good quality and ex-
ceptional value when he sees it. Now he’s an owner.

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bought almost immediately.

So did the fencing contractor.

Nineteen out of twenty-two sold. Priced from 871 ,900 with low down payment.

Each three bedroom townhome features:

¢ 3 bedrooms
* 1400 sq. ft., plus full basement.

* G.E. appilances - stove, dishwasher,

self-cleaning oven, frost-free fridge.
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® Natural rock fireplaces

* Carpets & drapes throughout
Covered parking

¢ Enclosed courtyard off kitchen
* Double glazed windows

® Private landscaped yards

a beautiful new place in North Vancouver

2601 Fromme Road

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