Handbook for architects and builders . ture of different types of pigmentsenables us to correct the strong tendencjexhibited by special pigments to rapidlydeteriorate in an oil film. This point willbe more fully discussed in a later para-graph. Requisites of a Good Paint: Progres-sive manufacturers are aiming to pro-duce a paint which will show, under thewidest range of conditions, good hidingpower, adhesiveness, freedom from in-ternal strains, permanency of color, rela-tively high imperviousness to moisture,sufficient elasticity to prevent scaling orcracking when subjected to expansion orcont


Handbook for architects and builders . ture of different types of pigmentsenables us to correct the strong tendencjexhibited by special pigments to rapidlydeteriorate in an oil film. This point willbe more fully discussed in a later para-graph. Requisites of a Good Paint: Progres-sive manufacturers are aiming to pro-duce a paint which will show, under thewidest range of conditions, good hidingpower, adhesiveness, freedom from in-ternal strains, permanency of color, rela-tively high imperviousness to moisture,sufficient elasticity to prevent scaling orcracking when subjected to expansion orcontraction, and freedom from the chem-ical action which results in deep check-ing or excessive chalking. Sucli a prod-uce as this cannot be attained, in thevvriters opinion, by the use of any one 223 PRATT {3 LAMBURT inc. Makers of Finest Varnishes for Architectural Use Spar Finishing: - - For Exposed Exteriors No. 38 Preservative - For Interior Woodwork No. 61 Floor - - - Shows only the Reflection Vitralite - - - - The Long: Life Enamel. stains and Fillers For Producing: Unique Color Effects 320-330 W. 26th St., CHICAGO - Factories in Seven Cities The Varnish that lasts longest Made by Murphy Varnish Company. SPECIFY BERRY BROTHERS L-IQUID (aR-AMITE: FOR ALL INTERIOR VARNISHING Its Great Durability is its Greatest Recommendation T TlVrpT OT T A T T? Pi ^^^ Floors, Bathrooms, Stairs, Baseboards, Balustrades,*^l^J^V*-^^^-J^^-Window Sills, Inside Doors, Cupboards, Toilets,Counters, Shelves, or in fact wherever the wear and tear is severe. BERRY BROTHERS, LIMITED 59 E. Lake Street CHICAGO


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