materials and equipment
FLOOR COVERING
Claimed to be hardwearing, inert and resistant to permanent impressions, the 2mm thick p.v.c. flooring, Select, comes in two versions: a two-layer Type 10, and Type 20 in a single homogeneous layer.
Type 10, consisting of a 1mm thick top layer and an uncoloured p.v.c.
Select p.v.c. flooring
underlayer, is recommended for laying in less frequently used areas, while the homogeneous Type 20 stands up well to hard wear in kitchens, corridors, and offices.
Both grades feature a non-porous top surface which, in addition to being easily cleaned with a damp mop or soapy water, is unaffected by light, chemicals, oils, grease and most acids. The flooring has thermal-and sound- insulating qualities and comes in a choice of titles or rolls. The titles mea- sure 250 and 300 mm square and the rolls 1.5 m wide by up to 30 m long.
The standard selection of twelve marbled colours comprises black, green, red, blue, ochre, brown, two shades of ten and four shades of grade.
Daywyler AG., 6460 Altdorf-Uri, Switzerland, are the makers.
LETTERING
Resistant to all weather conditions, water and humidity, the Kwik-Space lettering can be applied to rigid or flexible surfaces. It is self-adhesive and may be washed down.
Each letter is formed from black or white vinyl and measures %, 11⁄2 or
3 in. high. The height and width of
ed to enable correct alignment against the backing for the next letter.
After positioning the letter in this way, the top section of the backing sheet is peeled away to allow the top part of the letter to be pressed into position, the lower sections of backing being removed only after completion of the word or message. Packaging for each letter consists of a clear sealed envelope that also contains full instruc- tions for application.
Makers are Decorettes Ltd., Queen's House, Holly Road, Twickenham, Mid- dx., U.K.
LIGHTING FITTING
A new design of clear-plastic fins is utilized in the recently-introduced Atlas Linkite 2 to produce an edge- lighting effect similar to that of the earlier Linklite. Light strikes the fins from a central diffuser and forms a sparkling decorative pattern surround- ing the fitting.
The Atlas Linkite 2 has a spherical shape formed from clear styrene fins cut in a series of flats on their outside edges. These give the fitting a faceted appearance which is enhanced by light from a centrally-positioned, cylindrical
the individual backing sheets is design- Atlas Linkite 2 lighting
styrene diffuser striking the fins to give the edge-lighting effect.
Many different regular or irregular patterns can be formed by inverting some or all of the fins. Suspension is provided by a chrome cylinder with a black cable assembly. The fitting is available as a single-pendant or close- ceiling-mounted unit, and is designed for use in halls, living rooms and bedrooms, as well as hotels reception areas, clubs and shops.
Makers are Thorn Electrical Indus- tries Ltd., International Division, Thorn House, Upper St. Martin's Lane, Lon- don, W.C.2. Agents are: Jardine En- gineering Corp., Ltd., Hong Kong; Scott & English (South East Asia) Ltd., Singapore and Malaysia.
PLASTIC TAPS
The all-plastic taps in the Opella 500 series introduced by Imperial Me- tal Industries Ltd., P.O. Box 216, Witton, Birmingham, 6, UK, fit stan- dard basins, sinks and baths and have been designed for large-scale develop-
ments.
The taps are pillar-models, manu- factured in a strong Kematal acetal resin, and comes in three versions, each
Basin model plastic tap
incorporating a serrated, four-lugged crosstop in the same material. Inclined forward with a downward-curving spout, the kitchen model has a high neck and measures 7 in. (177 mm) high overall, 3 7/8 in. (98 mm) be- tween the base and outlet centre, and 3 5/8 in. (87 mm) from the base level to the outlet. The colour scheme is white or light grey for the bodies and translucent dark grey for the crosstops.
The shorter basin and bath pillars resemble each other but differ in size, the former measuring 4 in. (100 mm) high and 2 13/16 in. (71 mm) from the base centre to the outlet centre, which is itself 9/16 in. (14 mm) above the level of the base, the latter having respective dimensions of 4%, 31⁄2 and 21/32 in. (120, 90 and 17 mm).
Both models have white bodies with translucent dark-grey crosstops. Features of the mechanism include a
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