High-gioss paint enlivens room

FOR MANY homeowners, the easiest and quickest
way in which to transform a drab and lifeless room
into an oasis of charm and decorating beauty is with
paint.

One of the most popular types of paint used for
such a job is high gloss paint.

In the past, however, high gloss was synonymous
with oil-base paint, which often meant troublesome
cleanup, a long drying period, and proneness to peel-
ing and chipping.

Today, this is no longer the case.

High-gloss paint is now available in an acrylic latex
formulation that offers the homeowner excellent high
gloss sheen along with other important benefits.

Tests show that high-gloss acrylic latex paint is
more durable and longer lasting than its oil-base
counterpart.

Unlike oil-base paint, the newer acrylic latex for-
mulation is virtually odorless, dries in three-to-four
hours, and resists marring and sticking around doors
and windows.

High-gloss acrylic latex paint also assures easy
cleanup.

Soap and water will take care of spills and used
paint brushes. This convenient benefit is welcome
news to the do-it-yourseffer who doesn’t want to deal
with a mess later.

in addition, after the job is finished, the paint’s
surface can be cleaned and recleaned with simple soap
and water, so dirty fingerprints and even crayon
marks can be removed witheut hurting its attractive
finish.

Applications inside the home for high-gloss acrylic
latex are virtually unlimited.

Since it is durable and easy to care for, the paint is
a natural for kitchens, bathrooms, playrooms and
high-traffic hallways.

To create special decorator effects, apply high-gloss
acrylic latex on baseboards or trim.

Also, the paint’s luxuriant look is an excellent way
to draw attention to your home’s most interesting ar-
chitectural details, like corner cupboards and knick-
knack shelves.

Whether you are looking for beauty, convenience or
durability in a high-gloss finish, acrylic latex paint can
meet your needs.

Use kitchen to full potential

HOW EFFICIENT is your kitchen?

Its everyday use for meal
preparation, dining, socializing,
working and other activities makes
it one of the most important rooms
in your home.

But perhaps your kitchen hasn’t
been designed to its full potential.
And, if it hasn’t been, you are not
getting as much out of your kitch-
en as you should.

The National Kitchen and Bath
Association suggests the following
Checklist for Good Kitchen
Design:

e Counter space adjacent to
range, oven, sink, dishwasher

« Uninterrupted expanses of
counter

® Dishwasher close to sink

© Dishwasher far enough away
from adjacent counters, other ap-
pliances and cabinets to allow for
loading and unloading

¢ Plenty of leg room beneath
dining areas in counters, penin-
sulas, bars

* Computer and desk tops 30
inches from floor

© Accessible storage

© Good overall lighting and task
lights at sink, range and work
areas

* Adequate ventilation

© Microwave oven counter-level
to eye-level, with adjacent counter-
top work area

® Aisles wide enough for two

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* No household traffic through
work triangle — the three points
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and sink

* Islands that do not interfere
with work triangle.

These points should be consid-
ered carefully if you are thinking
about or are in the process of
remodeling your kitchen, or
building a new one from scratch.

One can also enlist the help of
professionals such as certified
kitchen designers or firms whose
qualifications and expertise can
make the process go quickly and
smoothly, allowing you to reap
Spectacular results.

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