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1. Clear the walls of shelves, pegboard or any other obstacles.

2. Measure carefully the size the beadboard that will cover the wall should be, and then cut it to size.

   Tip: Put a strip of tape over the cut line (figure C) to prevent edges from chipping out.

3. Put paneling adhesive on the back in big circles with an "X" in the middle, and another line around the perimeter.

4. Lift and adhere the beadboard paneling in place with 1-1/2" finishing nails on the wall to cover the holes (figure D). Don't forget to mark the stud locations before the panels go up.

   Note: If you need to lift the paneling once it's against the wall you can use a pry bar at the bottom.

1. Clean the concrete walls by spraying a bleach and water solution (1 part bleach to 4 parts water) over mildew areas.

   Safety Alert: Be sure to wear rubber gloves, goggles and a respirator and keep the area well ventilated.

2. Let the solution set a bit and then wash and rinse clean with warm water and a sponge.

3. Paint the walls with a paint that has mildewcide in it (figure E).

4. Install foam product baseboards around the bottom of the wall.

5. Nail the baseboard into the wall.

6. Use panel adhesive to adhere the base to the concrete walls.

In the next segment our host gets started on the concrete floor.

RESOURCES :

Overlay and Stain Products (Elite Crete Systems)

Texture-Pave Pre-Mixed Overlay -- A high strength, cementitious topping material designed for resurfacing, overlaying and texturing stable concrete floors and surfaces. A "just add water" overlay mix for creating thin stamped overlays, patching or regrading.

Thin-Finish Pre-Mixed Overlay -- A high strength, cementitious topping material designed for resurfacing, overlaying and texturing stable concrete floors and surfaces. A "just add water" overlay mix for creating skim coats, broom finishes, splatter textures and knockdown finishes.

Ultra-Stone Antiquing Stain with Neutral Base -- A safe, easy-to-use, penetrating concentrated stain designed for coloring and highlighting textured, cementitious surfaces. The coloring effect is not that of an opaque paint, but rather an "antiquing, natural and translucent" variable coloring. User must dilute and color the stain before use. Can be effectively custom pigmented with Portion Control Colorant™ for a wide array of colors.

Where available: Visit the Elite Crete System, Inc. website, link below.
Elite Crete Systems, Inc.
3480 E. 83d Pl.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Toll-free: 888-323-4445
Fax: 219-945-1982
Website: www.elitecrete.com

Perma-White Mold and Mildew Proof Interior Paint (Zinsser)
Brand name: White (tintable)
Where available: Paint stores, hardware stores and home centers
William Zinsser & Co. Inc.
173 Belmont Dr.
Somerset, NJ 08875
Phone: 732-469-8100
Fax: 732-563-9774
E-mail: bullseye@zinsser.com
Website: www.zinsser.com

Concrete Floor Finishing (DecoScapes)
Where available: Visit the DecoScapes website, link below.
DecoScapes
4355 Robert Trail
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-493-4375
Website: www.decoscapes.net

Laundry Room Organizational Accessories (ClosetMaid)
Wire Shelving, Organizer Kits, Drawer Systems, Laminate Storage Stackers, Shelving Hardware and Accessories
Where available: Home Improvement centers or visit the ClosetMaid website, link below.
ClosetMaid
PO Box 4400
Ocala, FL 34478
Toll-free: 800-874-0008
Website: www.closetmaid.com

Appliances (Maytag)
Brand name: Maytag Neptune Washer
Model #: MAH6500A
Color: white

Brand Name: Maytag Neptune Dryer
Model #: MDG5500A
Color: white
Where available: Where major appliances are sold and visit the Maytag website, link below.
Maytag Appliances
403 W. Fourth St. N.
Newton, IA 50208
Toll-free: 800- 4-Maytag (800-462-9824)
Website: www.maytag.com

GUESTS :

Brad Berg
President
DecoScapes
4355 Robert Trail
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-493-4374

Shawn Puschinsky
Installer
DecoScapes (see contact information, above)

Jennifer Cardinell
Product Manager
ClosetMaid
PO Box 4400
Ocala, FL 34478
Phone: 800-874-0008