Original 1967 DIY Home Improvements Vintage Advert – Seawright Pelmet, Fireplace Kits, ProteXion Foil, Sears Fireproof Garage – Mounted 20×27 cm

Description

Description:

This original 1967 vintage advert is a brilliant snapshot of post-war British home improvement culture, taken from the pages of Practical Decorating & Building. Beautifully mounted on black archival board, it features multiple advertisements for DIY enthusiasts looking to enhance their homes affordably and efficiently.

What’s Inside This Print:

• Seawright Trimline Pelmet: A stylish, ready-to-fit, inexpensive home accessory promising to “look good in any room!”

• DIY Fireplace Surround Kit: Build your own modern fireplace in just 30 minutes, a real highlight of 1960s convenience-focused design.

• Protexion “Wundafoil” by Muvit Chemical Co.: Anti-damp waterproof metallic adhesive solution for rustic cottages and modern homes alike.

• Delabole Slate’s ‘Delaslate’ Paving: Premium packed slate paving for indoors or garden patios.

• Sears Fireproof Garages: Secure, long-lasting storage with a price starting at just £37 — pitched as “low HP terms” for budget-conscious buyers.

Each advert offers a slice of domestic life from the era of home ownership expansion and DIY pride in Britain’s mid-century homes.

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Additional Information:

• Date: April 1967

• Magazine Source: Practical Decorating & Building

• Size: Approx. 20 x 27 cm

• Mounting: Neatly mounted on black cardboard, ready for framing

• Cartoonist/Artist: No specific illustrator or cartoonist credited

• Type: Original printed magazine page (not a reprint)

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Condition Note:

This is an authentic vintage item and may show gentle signs of wear typical for its age. Slight yellowing, faint creases, or soft edge corners may be present, enhancing its genuine mid-century charm. Please handle with care.