PLASTIC PAINT "BOUNCES" HEAT
of small units would be needed.
Coating Laboratories, Inc. of U.S.A. be sold but instead, hundreds of thousands have announced the completion of a 30- day experiment of exceptional interest.
"Piasticool" has been used mainly on By coating a seven-room brick home with its white "Plasticoo" paint, they report tration last year, Coating Labs. painted metal industrial buildings. In a demons- that they have been able to thoroughly air-condition the entire structure with a shade was
a metal tank while the temperature in the 101 degrees. The temperature single three-quarter horsepower (r-ton) in that tank stood at 991 degrees while window-type unit. The home has 1,325 in an identical unpainted tank it rose to square feet of floor space and includes
143 degrees. three bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and a large sitting
room.
Insulation is not required to gain maxi- mum results from the use of "Plasticool".
the Heat from
sun is literally bounced
the interior at shade temperature. away from such a coated surface leaving
Since the acrylic emulsion which is used in "Plasticool" has rather a tacky film, it adheres extremely well to almost all types of surface. This is a unique characteristic and is not general throughout the other emulsion finishes. Its amazing adhesion is demonstrated by the fact that it is used on coarse surfaces, such
as masonry and as well as on smooth galvanized steel, non-porous surfaces such as glass, enamel and aluminium. Painted surfaces resist mildew and mould growth as "Plasticool" contains a bactericide and a fungicide. The film is hard and will resist considerable abrasion and chipping.
The paint, it is claimed, consists of four pigments and a plastic-activated material which is added just before the paint is A representative of a nationally known applied. The mixture reflects virtually all air-conditioning firm visited the home the infra-red and visible light rays away when the official temperature was 109 from the surface, thus keeping it from degrees. The temperature inside the home heating. "Plasticool" is said to cost no was a cool 82 degrees. The air-condition- more than highgrade house paint and lasts ing representative said that if home as long, which is about 4 years and, if owners were to adopt the all-white style such is the case, the difference in monthly of homes necessitated at present by operating expenses between a 1-ton air- "Plasticool", the air-conditioning industry conditioning unit and a 3-ton unit would The Sole Agents for "Plasticool" in would experience drastic changes, since more than pay for repainting a house once Hongkong are Messrs. Gordon, Woodroffe very few of the large home units would every 4 years.
& Co. (Far East) Ltd.
"PARTICOLOR'
SPRAY PAINTING SYSTEM
Our attention has been called to a new The advantages claimed for this product plaster, masonry, wood, hardboard, metal, and fascinating decorative finish which is are the unique beauty of the subtle har- masonite, paper, plastics, etc., it is easily multicolored and applied by the spray monizing tones in a wide range of colours; applied and has the unique property of method. Through its use it is now pos- the durability and toughness of its film emitting no dust or fog when being sible to spray a surface with two or more which is harder and thicker than ordinary sprayed, thus permitting exceptionally colors simultaneously in a single spray paint and resists wear, abrasion, chipping, clean work. coat. This does not require special equip
washability ment or special techniques; the multiple cracking or fading: its high colors exist separately within the Particolor since soiled surfaces can be scrubbed and finish. They do not merge or blend and, scoured with soap and water or detergents, upon being sprayed, they create an inter- and even with abrasive cleaners, without lacing color network in texture which is harm; its non-staining property which extremely pleasing to the eye. The repels dust and dirt and renders crayon world of color patterns for his palette and marks, inks, stains, grease, smudges, etc., the manufacturer, a new medium in color easily removed. Finally, damaged "Parti-
Full information concerning this very for enhancing the appearance, and thereby co'or painted walls can be easily retouch- the sales appeal, of his products. It is ed without detection, eliminating the need interesting paint development can be ob- made both for architectural and industrial of repainting the entire surface. It is tained from The Sierra Company, 303
claimed that this material will adhere to Kai Ming Building, Hong Kong.
decorator will thus find in Particolor a new
uses.
This kind of multi-colored finish may be used in the interior and exterior of homes, apartments, offices, stores, banks, hotels, schools, hospitals, churches and It can also be other types of building. used on furniture, appliances, radio sets, counters, cabinets, lamps, etc.
Revolutionary New! The most amazing development in point science in 100 years!
PARTICOLOR
Fascinating! Long Lasting! Practical!
Multicolored Textured Finish
MASONI
METAL, etc.,
© product of
U.S.A origin
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Combines
the beauty and clean.
liness of terrazzo
with the
covering and retouch-
ability of stippling
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Produces in one spray application beautiful Multicolored effects, heretofore unattainable, including simulations of marble, granite, leather, cork, etc.
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Sole Agents: SIERRA COMPANY
Kai Ming Bldg. Tel. 27441