Evening star., 1941-06-21

Tile for Bathroom,
Kitchen Sinks and
Luminous Paint
BY HILSON MUNSEY.

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have come in for more attention in
the last few years than any other
rooms IN the home. This probably
Is because both were neglected
previously and, consequently, there
has been more room for improve
ment. Wall covering, particularly,
has been emphasized and instead
of being restricted to coat of white
enamel it is now possible to use one
OF many different materials.
Thing, of course, is one of the
most permanent ways of covering
the walls. The use of tile followed
closely the use of this material as
a permanent waterproof flooring.
White tile highly glazed was the
standard type, but gradually color
was introduced into the decorative
scheme.
The latest form of tiling has a
mat finish burnt on in the same
manner as the glazed finish and
equally impervious to the penetra-
ton of moisture. These tiles have
a two-tone design burnt into them
when glazed and they give the ap-
pearance of old-time wallpaper.
This makes it possible to tile the
whole wall using solid colors for
the wainscoting and the decorative
tile for the upper wall.
Tile Made in Two Sizes.
The line of the decoration is about
an eighth of an inch wide and the
tile is made in two sizes, 34v4A
and 414X4A inches. There are four
styles from which to choose and
each style can be bought in one of
four different pastel colors. Some
OF the tiles have patterns that are
Identical on each tile while others
require two tiles to complete the
picture.
Another form of patterned tile
has inclsed decorations in nine diff
ferent designs. They can be used
IN one pattern or the designs can be
combined with either plain or deco
rated tiles, or both. Borders are
specially designed to complete the
effect. These tiles are set in the
regular way.
An interesting new sink is built for
the corner of the kitchen instead of
In the usual place in the center of
the cabinet layout.
The working top is covered with
ltnoleum bonded to q inch, 5-plv
warp and Weatherproof fir plywood
base. 1t might solve difficult prob
lem In laying out the kitchen.
Corner Sink Among Styles.
This same company makes five
other styles of sinks. There is the
straight single bowl sink with or
without a sliding cover, one with a
double bowl of stainless steel and
others that offer a selection that
should make possible any combina-
ton of cabinets.
The linoleum working tops have
the edges and open ends sealed with
stainless steel holdings and the
joints with a waterproofing COM
pound. 1t Is not necessary, however,
to have linoleum top. Other types
OF material are used for this purpose
and can be supplied Just as easily.
There also is choice of a full line
OF cabinets and special accessories,
such as fruit and vegetable bins,
-four bins that fold into the cupboard
and a desk upon which an extension
telephone and miniature radio can
be placed 1t has compartments for
recipes, bills, menus and other house
keeping records.
Luminous Paints Uses Wide.
There are many places where
luminous paint can be used to great
advantage. The paint to which at
tention is called is not radioactive,
neither is it dangerous to use. 1t Is
weatherproof, so that it can be ex-
posed to the wind, rain ana sun
without destroying its usefulness.
To make it work it must be ex-
posed to light in some form. After
that Is done it will hold its luni-
mostly for at least eight hours. 1t
can be applied to any surface and
It's application Is simple.
A soft hair brush should be used
and the paint we'll stirred before ap-
plying. 1t Is painted on exactly as
ordinary paint is used. Allow the
first coat to dry for "a hours and
then give a second coat for good
results, or, even better, third coat.
II 1t is used on the outside a coating
Of clear lacquer will give additional
protection. The only thing that is
detrimental to this paint is lead.
If any lead article is to be covered,
or If the luminous paint is to be
put over paint containing lead, the
surface must first be covered with
white pigment paint free from that
metal.
This paint will absorb light from
either sunlight or electric light. The
best results are obtained in places
that are exposed all day to the sun
and that are very dark during the
night.