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PAINT BRUSH
Pressurised Containers Are Carried by Painter
A SIMPLE and ingenious solution to painting on ladders, scaffolding, and on other intricate structures is offered by the Paint-O-Matic, a brush fed with paint from a pressurised con- tainer slung on the painter's hip, Designed primarily for use on struc- tural steelwork. it allows him freedom of movement and leaves him one hand free.
The equipment, which weighs 3 lb. 14 oz. empty, consists of two light- weight plastic containers, measuring 12 in. high by 9 in. wide by 44 in. deep, on a shoulder sling. A brush holder increases the depth to 71⁄2 in. Each container holds a maximum of 1 gal.. and is pressurised by a small hand pump which forces the paint through a length of narrow plastic
Paint-O-Matic outfit
tubing to the brush handle. The hol- low handle carries trigger for prim- ing the brush, eliminating dripping and draining. Brushes are of nylon. and are supplied in 1, 11⁄2, 2 and 21⁄2 in. sizes.
A German firm, Mistral Spray Guns, are the makers. Agents are: Socomabel (Malaya) Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, and Harada Sangyo Kaisha. Ltd., Osaka, Japan (for S. Korea).
CEILING TILES P.V.C. Covered Pasterboard Squares Provide Pre-decorated Lining
EASY fixing, an attractive appear- ance, and high fire resistance are claimed for the D+ tile, which is primarily intended as a predecorated ceiling lining but may also be used
Far East Architect & Builder January, 1966
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VARCEM NYLON INSLAT
as a wall surface.
YARKCLIP
GYPROC SECRET FENG CLIP TYPE TT
The tile is a 24 in. square of 1⁄2 in. foil-backed plasterboard, having be- velled face edges and covered on the face and edges with a heavy gauge rigid p.v.c. film.
The vapour barrier formed by the p.v.c. and aluminium foil is said to prevent moisture absorption, so that the tile can be used in humid condi- tions. The p.v.c. is easily kept clean by wiping with a damp cloth. The tile weighs 24 lb. p.s.f. and is avail- able in five colours and white.
Three alternative fixing methods can be employed. Timber battens of a minimum 2 in. width are spaced at 2 ft. centres, and the tiles attached by countersunk wood screws: Varifix channels are screwed to the ceiling at 2 ft. centres, and the tiles attached to them by Paraclip nylon inserts: or (in a suspended ceiling) the tiles are supported by a Variclip or similar metal fixing system using tee-sections and Gyproc secret-fixing clips.
British Gypsum Ltd., 15-17 Mary- lebone Road, London, N.W.1, are the makers. Agents are: Welmore Trading Co.. Hong Kong: and Hecla, Singapore.
DOWNLIGHTS
Recessed and Semi-Recessed Aluminium Cylinders
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PRECISION cast aluminium is used for a new range of recessed and semi- recessed cylinder downlights the 3-200 line. produced by McPhilben Lighting Inc.. 1329 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11237.
The cylinders are of unitized cons- truction with integrally cast baffles. They are available in satin or black anodised finish.
There are 20 models, with four
Semi-recessed
Recessed
different types of light control: low brightness open baffle, cast louvre guard, reflector intensifier and sym- metric prismatic refractors.
Export sales are handled directly from the firm's head office.
WASHBASIN
Anti-splash Ledges Protect Walls and Floors
MADE of tough vitreous-china, the oval-shaped Myrel V4156L wash- basin is supported by concealed hang- ers, together with a slim Centreped pedestal. An alternative version. the Myrex V4156, has wall brackets only. Anti-splash ledges protect the walls and floor.
The overall measurements of the washbasin, which has a soap recess on the right, are 20 in. by 16 in. Chunky pillar taps at 6 in. centres. or a 4 in. centre mixer with pop-up or chain waste, are provided. Colours
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