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SPECIFICATIONS
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VITROLITE
SPECIFICATIONS
PUBLISHED IN LONDON BY
PILKINGTON BROTHERS LIMITED
BRITISH VI TROLITE COMPANY LTD
164 SHE,HEl\OESS WALK, HO)(TON, LONDON , N.1
TElE,HONEo CL E ll.KENWELL 1111.
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CONTENTS
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FIXING INSTR.UCTIONS
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VITROL/TE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
VITROLITE is a Rolled Opal Glass, ranging from semi-opacity to complete opacity.
One surface is usually impressed with a pattern of narrow parallel ribs, which
provide a key fo r the mastic or other material with which the glass is fixed. The
glass has a hard, brilliant, fire-finished surface
THICKNESS
Coloured
VITROLJTI!
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SIZE
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10
White
lb. o::.
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5 IQ
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9
12 12
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Black
lb. o::,
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1 VITROLITE-
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2 \'ITROLITE can be supplied in stock shuts and cut sizes, but uhlar
sizes arc recommended and are less costly to fix.
3 Ashlar Sizes
T\ VITROLITE is supplied, with edges true ground, in the following
standardashlarsizcs:-
JO"x l5"
15" 15
12
11
18"
:21 "
COLOURS
VITROun: is supplied in the following colours : Black and White.
Ordinary Colours
Green, Ewhdl, WWg"OO(!, Turquoise, !'earl Grey, Green Agate.
S~cia!Calours
(A colour chart u:ill bt found at tlit trul of tht book, whert in /ht rnst of tht agatts
a rtprtseritativt piectlias been rtprodricei)
finished surface, \'ITROLITE Floor Tiles are finished with a dull, non-slippery
surface. They make a particularly good floor for bathrooms, elc. Slight variation
in the colour of the tiles gi\es a pleasing mosaic effect.
DIMEMSIOMS
VITROUTE Floor Tiles arc -I'\-" thick by ~square and are laid 10 a gauge of
6 tiles to the foot run or 36 to the square foot.
COLOURS
Colours Black, Green, Turquoise, Wedgwood, Pink , Ivory, White.
Pressed tiles can also be supplied in clear Cathedral Glass in the following coloursGreen, Blue, Pink, \\'hite and Light Amber.
'\ITROUTE" u
FIXING OF VI TROLITE
MEASURING
It is not necessary to take measurements and prepare working drawings for
straightforward schemes in standard Ashlar comprising skirting and capping with
Ashlar filling pro\iding the fixer is capable of \isualising the arr:mgement of the
joints for each wall prior to commencing to fix. The approximate requirements
can be obtained from the plan which accompanies the enquiry, and it is advisable
to include a few extra Ashlars, not exceeding 5 per cent. of the total quantity, as
spares.
Difficult schemes should be measured accurately, and the position of all fittings
The measurer marks a datu!Jl line round the
room at a convenient height and works from this, checking the floor level,
recording any unevenness and noting the positions of al! accessories and fittinb'S
for which wood fixing blocks should be provided. Passing and butt joints should
be arranged in such a way as to produce the best effect.
INTERIOR
A plumb-true and rigid suhstructun: is essential if the best results are to be
obtained- Portland Cement screed composed of one part cement to three parts
sand (without the addition of any Free Lime) provides the most suitable backing
for VITR01.1n:. It should be applied with a wood float finish as this lca\'CS a better
keying surface than a smooth trowel finish. When the screed is dry, and not
before, the area to be covered should be given a coat of Gripon Seater well brushed
in, particularly where the depressions occur.
sufficient, but a second coat may be aJ,isable if the screed is dusty, or if the first
coat dries dull and patchy. Allow about six hours for the Sealer to dry before
commencing fixing. As a general guide, half a gallon of Scaler should be sufficient
for an area of ten to twelve square yards.
Start fixing with the skirting and see that it is bedded firmly and evenly all round
the room ; if the floor is not level begin at the lowest point and work towards the
highest, cutting the rake off the bottom edge to ensure a perfectly lc,el line along
the top edge. Proceed with the upper courses of panels according to the setting
\'ITRO LITE
Work the Gripon i\lastic into a roll about one inch diameter and apply in daubs
approximately 2" long at intervals of 3" to 4", so that pressure is needed to set each
panel into position with a rotating movement of the hands; this will cause the
mastic to spread and obtain a firm g rip u pon the wall and the
VITROLITE,
leaving
a bed of from 1'\;-" to l" About 70 per cent . of the back surface of each panel
should be covered with mastic when it is in position on the wall. As a general
guide, one cwt, of mastic should be sufficient to fix 8 to
10
square yards of
\'ITROLITE.
The space between the joints can be 1aried to suit any kind of scheme, but it will
usually be found that pieces of cardboard about the thickness of a visiting card
are the most suitable for forming a cushion between horizontal joints; two pieces
about 1"xt should be placed at t he ends of each As hlar and set back slig htly
from the face- this pre1ents t he ed ges from coming together and shelling, it also
pro1-ides a key for the pointing as well as an even joint.
width are required a wood or other fillet should be inserted when fixing.
\\'hen decorative strips in the form of narrow bands are introduced horizontally,
it is advisable to support the panels immediately above on galvanised me tal
anchors, or alternatively, apply a daub of Keenes Cement at both ends of each
strip in addition to mastic. Either of these methods will prevent the strips being
pushed out by the downward thrust of the upper panels.
To guard against panels being pushed in behind the basin and Oushing cistern,
or in any other po~itions where fiuings are to be screwed, apply a few daubs of
Keenes Cement in ad(\ition 10 the usual amount of mastic. Avoid difficult no1ches,
particularly round large fittings ; joints are beuer and it is a simpk matter to
introduce them without disturbing the balance of the scheme. Square holes s hould
also be avoided.
Bed window sills almost solid and use a little Keenes Cement to keep them firm .
..\t the top of the bath and round the tray of t he shower, the edges of the
l'ITROLITE
5hould be huttered with pointing compound to make the joints waterproof. Point
all joinB with white lead in oil, m1:..ed with a linle white oil varnish or go ld si:i:c.
If coloured joints are required, add powder pigments o r mix with oil colo urs 10
obtam the correc1 shade. (\\'here 1crmilion or orange coloured joints arc required
Red 1..ead should he substituted for \\"hi1e Lead.)
Fill in the space at the top of the dado with a solid ribbon of mastic, and protect
the mastic bed by running a narrow Keenes Cement fillet from the wall face to
the back edge of the
VlTROLlTF..
VJTROLITE
\'lTRO U n:
or super-
by means of chromium-plated or
decorative glass-headed screws. In each case the silvering must be protected from
the mastic bed and dampness by covering the back with lead foil and one coat of
paint. All mirrors fixed fl ush with the
VITROLlTE
temperature changes.
EXTERIOR
For outside work where conditions are more se\'ere, extra precautions are
necessary, and it is important that
VITROLITE,
masonry or metal, should not be in direct contact with these or any other structural
materials.
It should be allowed
to dry before being gi\en a good coat of Sealer, and if the Sealer dries dull and
patchy, a second coat should be applied.
upon a cushion of Griponex l\ l astic and expansion tape or lead strip; only in
ex_ceptional circumstances should the bottom edge be allowed to pass below the
level of the pavement ; in this event adequate provision must be made for free
expansion of the glass where it meets the pavement by ha\ing ! " space between
the glass and pavement, which should be filled in with mastic. Apply the Griponex
Mastic in daubs at 3"-4" intervals, as for interior fixing, and run a continuous
ribbon all round each panel so that when it is in position t here is little risk of
moisture reaching the daubs through joints; butter all edges and place a strip of
expansion tape betv.een all ho rizontal joints.
Protect the mastic bed in all exposed places by fixing metal sections, lead flashings,
etc., and if t he installation exceeds 8 feet in height introduce metal anchors
COU!"lie
behind metal windo" frames, but in all cases an e\pa nsion joint must be pro,ided.
Jn,ta ll.uions should be thorou~hly pointed up \ith Gripone..: \lastic.
CEILINGS
One of the undermentioned methods should be adopted :(1) Cot'r tht' lt'ilin.1: "ith T
(2
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Treat the wood or screeded top with a good coat of Gripon Sealer and allow to
dry before applying the mastic. Then set the
VITRO LI TI!
on to t he mastic.
It is advisable to add a few daubs of Keenes Cement to prevent the panels from
VITROUTI!
is no t to be fixed
metal angle o r strip. In cases where the panels arc to be fixed to a front sloping
OUt\\ards from the base, it is necessary fo r the top and bottom edges of these
panel'I to be secu red on the face by special metal dips or a continuous metal angle.
FLOORS
\ LTROUTI!
floor tiles should be laid on a Concrete floor if the best results arc to be
obtained. In re nO\'ation work where a wood floor already exists, it has been found
1u11able to fix
1"
X }"wood laths at
12
wire neuing securely spiked to the laths and anchored to the floor with galvanised
1taples. A Port land Cement screed (1 3) applied to a depth oft to j \1i1\ provide
a firm base for the floor tiles; it should be kept as even as possible, and when set,
the tiles can be fixed on a \" to j" bed of Portland Cement and Sand. Allow
2-4 hours for setting and grout neat cement into the joints ; the cement should
1lop just below the top surface of the floor tiles.
BATHROOMS
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DETAILS
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S P E C I F I C AT
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The Y11rohte wall lining from the floor to 1he top of the bo:i;cdout hthct coMistt of ahC"rnate COUr5ct of light and dark
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SPECIFICATION
The wall lining
10
these bathrooms is in
,;J \'itrolitc
to dado height.
Each bath-
room has a different colour scheme with bands, panels, semi-circles, etc., of contrasting
colours.
T he principal colours employed are shell pink, pearl grey, turquoise blue,
eggshell, golden Agate and primrose. Above are three" close-ups" which illustrate
how a feature can be made of recesses and shelves.
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wall CO\'cring is
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SPECIFIC ATION
This scheme comprises {t" hor) \'i1rolite in 14"
tggshell Vitrolite to pro,ide relief.
narrO\\
bands of
1\"
lknt CO\ es, 2" radius, provide the junc1ion between the
wall lining and the rubber Aoor, and in addition, thrce-\\a)' inten;ections are used at all intcmal and cx1emal comers. The scheme finishes \1ith a narro11 strip of i1ory \'itroh1e under
a plaster ceiling co1e.
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D ET A IL
S E CT I ON
AND
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WALLING
LADIES' TOILETS
GLASGOW
SPECIFICATION
The Dado it in
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All
18 ;&Shbn.
CO\C
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jl'fttn \'!'Jle
T he mirrors ;ibo\c the b..,,.m, arc fi'lcd ltu,h \\1th the \'nmlit.c.
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OF
STANDARD
W .C. CUBICLES
1 The metal frames fi,ed in position .
2 Fixing the panels of 1~ w \ 'itrolitc b~ck
CONSTRUCTION
OF
MODERN
LAVATORY
PAll.TITION
CLOAKll.OOl'IS LWATOll.IES
w.
LADMORE
Af'l<Cl
S PEC I FICATION
l. p<arl RTt) \ "itrolitt, fi,tJ had 10 hack in ra1r1, lht
h \ 11rol11t on 1ht \\alls and mulht>llS bull IO the fact of the
'I he
r;1irtrnon1, \\hid1 rt t on a mild 11cd Ttt sl1<n, Upp!'..rtcJ m the centre h) a uun
chromium kg. Tht mulhon1 and tranM>mes arc formed of
\\Uh the hmi;:cs and stn~in~ pbtcs
i;,ro
pn:-la~1
concrttt
fu~I
fini~ht(I
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DRESSING
TABLE
LADIES' LAVATORY
in
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T 110 band~ of
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Dressing tables have hecn arranged at the right-hand end of 1he room h) facing the ho,.e<l
out
portion~
11ith
,~~black\
shelve~
qikcred plates "hith lrn1c decoration in chc form of four narr<m sandblast line
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S ECTION THROUGH
LAVATORY
BASIN
ON
WINDOW WALL
SPECIFIC A TI ON
T he walls are li ned above the Terrazzo Aoor cove wi th
2 x 18"
ashlars . The scheme is relieved by a black skirting and two bands of fir ' tango Vitrolitc.
ho ri zontal treatment is further emphasised by
t wide joints
pointed in colour.
The
i\lirrors enlarge
the apparent size of the room and are fixed Aush with the surrounding Vitrolite.
Illumination
over the basins is obtained from tube lamps concealed behind mirror strips with dear sandblast
lines.
The W.C. partitions, which arc not shown in the photograph, are composed of pre-cast
concrete slabs
it thick,
raised.( from the !loor, and the Vitrolite is fixed to them in the usual
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PLAN
THROUGH
URINAL STALLS
URINAL STALLS
NOTTINGHAM
A. HI.A.
S PECIFICATION
The wall panels with the top exposed edge half rounded and polished, are in ,7b white \'itrolite,
fixed to a Portland cement screed with Griponex i\lastic. The same material fixed back to back
forms laminated partitions, with a cushion of mastic between the panels, and the front edge
covered by a slotted stainless steel tube recessed into the floor and \\all. to provide rigidity.
LOUMGE AMO
COCKTAIL IARS
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The bar an<l acce Joor ;ire cmere<l m 1~ \i1rul1te . rhc t\f"J eJ an~lt... of the Hrtiul knee
1pacc1 arc co\crcJ by a roundcJ tainle<.11 tccl heaJ, anJ the har trip ha'I a pccial .tainlcu 1ttl
llCClion to p rotCC I t he front cdJ:C and J:UC a ncal fini h
The bar top i8 in 17~ black \"itrol1tt "ith the\" ri crs and door in 1~ .1trccn .\gate \'1trolitc Tl1c
wall hchin<l thc bar it 111 1~ hL1tk \ 1troli tc "'th hand-1 of 1~ .1t"l<lcn \gate and J:rttn \ 1lrohtc.
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S E C T
FIREPLACE
UNION INN
DUNFERMLINE
ARC HITECT: R. H. MOTIO N
L . ~.1.1.A .
SPECIFICATION
The walls are in ft:' pearl grey and shell pink Vitrolite ashlars, 1o'x 15" with relief in the form
of -&' turquoise and blaek bands.
surround of
f, black
T he lireplaee is of
.Pt:'
Br'
e S P EC I F I C A T I Q N
i\ green
below the decorative features are fixed squares oft" pale pink
Rough Cast Plate G lass, sihered on the smooth side. The ribs
which are on the face comerge towards the decorative panel.
The counter front and the wall behind the counter are faced with
1\
T he end wall,
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LIBERTO N INN
LIBERTON
EDINBURGH
A..1u1_..._
SPECIFICATI ON
The walls are in {K" black \'itrolite ashlars with colour-pointed joints.
silvered plaques with brilliant cut cartoon figures are superimposed on the face of the \'i1rolite on
either side of the bar.
l"t"
faccued. The fireplace surround is in pink silvered Plate Glass fixed flush with the \"i1roh1<:.
The bar is in turquoise \'itrolite with top and bottom bands of pink sihered Plate Glass and the
bar top is in
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SPEC IF I C AT IQ N
(.-lbott).
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prnJU glii,:hth
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ARCHITECT . F. ROBSON
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HAIRDRESSING SALOONS
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"lllTROLITE" SPECIFICATIONS
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HAIRDRESSING SALOONS
ARCHITECT: L. G EKINS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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PLAN
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DETA IL
PLAN
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S E C TION
THROU G H
PARTITION
HAIRDRESSING SALOON
SPECIFICATION
There are eighteen hairdressing cubicles arranged in pairs of one colour scheme.
panels of
fi"
Vitrolite with bands of contrasting colours, the main colours being; shell pink,
primrose, green, green Agate and black, while the Chiropody cubicles are fin ed with .fi" green
Agate Vitrolitc.
VITOllTI ~
Sl'IClflCATIONI
GREENGROCERY DEPARTMENT
C W S
NEWCASTLE
ARCHITECT: W . G. TOWNSEND-GRAY
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NORTH-EASTERN AREA
SPECI FICATIO N
This schem e is in panel s i1.c:t of fa \ 1trolitc, the maio tolour
l~i ng
~t rip!I
The facing to the counttr fronts 19 in 1i.:arl grey "1th m.: td 11kirlmJ.l of hlatk \ uruluc
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DETAIL
SECTION
THR O U G H
S HOP !
FRONT
MESSRS. MARTINS
SPECIFICATION
This fascia is of
fi"
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shell pink Vitrolite with black and white bands, the external angle being co11cred by a
metal stri p.
SPECIFICATION
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SECTION
PART ELEVATION
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HORIZONTAL
BANDS BETWEEN
PILASTER PAN ELS
SECTION
PART ELEVATIO N
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SPECIFICATION
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the
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ARCHITECT
LONDON
OLIVER P BERNARD
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.. VITROLITE" SPECIFICATIONS
DETAIL
S E CTION
AN D
PLAN
THR OUGH
WINDOW
ARC HITECTS'
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SPECIFICA TION
The facing to this building is 1~~ black Vitrolitc in panel form finishing with a hand of
\'itrolite and a coping of the same material.
in
fa-"
black Vitrolite.
horizontal joints.
ft" tango
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SHOP
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VE RTI C A L
S ECTION
THROUG H
CO UN T ER
FRONT
SPECIFICATION
\1troluc .... all lmmg anJ counter IO unc of \k n
COfUll~U of a
the
f" black
tt white
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pro_tt mg
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HORIZONTAL SECTION OF
SPECIAL METAL CLIP
DETA I LS
OF
COUNTE R
FRONT
IN
VJTROLITE
rELEPHONE ROOM
LONDON
SPE C IFICATION
The <Jcheme consists of 10~ green Vitro\ite
diminishing bands of
-fr"
r deep fixed on
CO\'C
cornice.
The
have been sloped forward, the top edge being held back by chromium-plated dips which also
bupport the green Vitrolite band above.
slightly rounded and polished, meeting
the~
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SECTION
TOP
SECTION
TOP
METHOD ~
FIXING
BEDMIN STER
BRI STOL
SPECIFICATI ON
The tops to the tables are
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Mastic to wood tops which ha,e previously been treated "ith Gripon Sealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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DETAIL
SECT ION
THROUGH
FRONTAGE
OF
BUILDING
SPECIFIC ATI ON
Above the <:anopy, the wall is faced
with
ft"
black and
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green Agate
Vitrolitefromthetopofthccanopyto
the parapet, with bends to comer in
alternate strips of
lr;"
black
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KETIER ING
WEEDON
AHIA
!-~PLAN
~ CANOPY
DETAIL
ECTION
T H R 0 U G H
CANOPY
SPECIFICATI ON
Iklow the canopy is ,\ black Yitrolitc and abo-c is
bands. The two side columns :me in bent green Agate Yitrol1te, while black \ 'itroli tc has bttn
used for the centre column.
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HORIZONTAL SECTION
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VERTICAL SECTION
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DETAI L
SECTIONS
THRO U G H
FACE
O F
B UIL DING
EXTERIOR USES
SPECIFICA TION
The irnnt
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CO\l'.rcd with
ol (iriprnw1. 'la
cmer
~trifl'.
~hcctinl(
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ccurcd to
stud~
arr:mgcd
10
strip~
and
ma~hc
fla~hinJt
uc protected by
drc:t cJ
(1\'Cf
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lead
the coping.
CARLTO N CINEMA
BEX HILL
.. VITll.OLITE' SPEClflCATIONS
R(IN~ClO
AXONOMETRIC
KETC H
CONCRTl STRUCTUl..I
THROUGH
WINDOW
SPEC I F ICATION
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SP'EClflCATIONS
SPECIFICATION
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WEST BROMWICH
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Clt'IENTSC~!CDHlAHOWrTH
GllPONSU..LO
EXTERIOR USES
ROMAC BUILDING
HENDON
FFH9A
SPECIFICATION
T he facing to this build ing consists of alternate courses of .~,black and 1~8 golden Agate Vitroli1e
with a bottom cou rse of
to a Portland cement screeded wall, which has previously been treated with Gripon Sealer.
S PE CI FI CATIONS
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SECTION THROUGH
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W ALL FACING
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TH RO UGH STALLRISER
MESSRS .
R EED
M I LLICAN
AND
CO.
LTD
EXTER.IOR
SPECIFICATION
The sta!\ risers and pilasters arc in
1\" black Toughened Glass, the
stall risers having shaded sandblast
flutes. The fascia is of T oughened
Plate Glass with sandblast letters
painted white, illuminated by concealed tubular lighting. The walls
above the fascia are covered with
uses
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S P EC I F IC AT IQ N
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reveals arc of
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black \.itroliic.
WHEATLEY HILL
DURHAM
ARCHITECT
FATKIN , , ~
.. VITl\OLIT" Sl'EClflCATIONS
S P E C I F I C AT I Q N
This installation has a j" polished black glass plinth with pilasters
and fascia of
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WOOOH .. l L GARAGE
A'l(HITtCT
CA LVERLEY
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"VITROLITE" SPECIFICATIONS
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HORIZONTAL SECTION
CONSTRUCTIONAL
DETAILS
OF
PROMENADE
SHELTERS
SPECIFICATION
These shelters arc conslructed in
reinforced concrete \\ith Plate glass
tcrecn,
framed
in bro nze,
r6.
ft"
111th
\\JS
A special
T he \ 1tro
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PROMENADE SHELTERS
HASTINGS
ARCHITECT
THE BOROUGH AND WATER ENGINEERS' DEPARTMENT
STAIRCASES AND
OFFICES
SPE C IF IC AT I O NS
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PART ELEVATIO N
C ON S TRUCTIONAL
DE TAILS
OF
STAIRCASE
SPECIFICATION
l'ht \\JILi to the un<lcr< le ol the h.1.k1 \ art r.andlc:..I m wonJ
'1.1.nduJ hluie rul1><heJ Pl.1.te 11:1..i.
Joor 111
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with tr1pt
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The tor ol the h,1lu., traJc II CO\.-rcJ with befit blue tla. mirror ('lndl hlttl th
(;npun \IJ.~tu.:.
mirror
thie f.acie
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T he rcmamdcrolthc.1.llt11ro:er"cnd,..,1
rnrora.e\"11rol11cand
lue
.inJ .111 th'-' culumiu art of hlac\ \'nmlitie Jl'lflC.. 11nth had~ tandhl-l-~I flut
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SPECIFICATIONS
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ELEVATION
SEC TION
THROUGH
PILASTERS BETWEEN
ENTRANCE DOORS
BAND PAVILION
CLACTON-O N -SEA
SURVEYOR TO THE URBAN DISTR ICT COU NCIL
W. AISTO N
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SPECIF I CATION
T hr "'111 ~ of t ht t,1fr am l rur~ Ill tht main lull
\ g;i tc a tul r n m ror.
ilrl
lhC' ha lu ~ t md e-
in
grad<:<I hand~
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golllrn
lti !ll lfl the JIU llt an ti li\td m a <:h,1r m the rrn1knn~
i~ h,,..t
on thr top ol
'l'h r \ 1trolitt '~ t,1tttt,l round the nir1nl 11.111 ut the ~t.t1ri1 .mil <:.tk
STAIRCASE
LEEDS
ARCHITECT
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CASTELOW
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LfO,HING
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DETAI L
SEC TIONS
THROUGH
SCREE NS
OFFICES
SPECIFICATION
These photographs illustrate the suitability of Vitrolite as a means of providing a permanent
decorative dado for partitions in offices, hospitals, etc.
dra\\~ng
e $ PEC I FIC AT IQ N
T he floor is of
fg- " i\OI)' \ .itrolitc, laid and grouted in Portland cement to a gauge
of 6 to
16,
~ turquoise
Vitrolitc
on the left consists of fi" hlack \.itrolite, the design being carried
out in platinum and gold lines painted and fired into the surfarc.
The pilasters on either side arc oft" sil\'ered Polished Plate Gfass
with brilliant cut and polished flutes.
WAITING
ROOM
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DONCASTER
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ON
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IRON ANCHORS
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AlTERNATI VE
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D ET A I
E C TION
THROUGH
BRICK
ARCH
BIRMINGHAM
ARCHITECT
W S CLEMENTS , , ~ ~
SPECIFICATION
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SECTION THROUGH ROSETIES
AT INTERSECTION OF PANELS
DETAIL
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SECTION
AND
P L AN
THROUGH
CEILING
DAIRY
ARCHITECT : F. MILNES
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SPECIFIC A TI ON
This ceiling and the beams are covered 1ith 1~ 11hite \'itrol1te with a border of
.~green
\ "itrolite. The panels are fixed with metal rosettes screwed into wood grounds, 1111h a cushion
of Gripon l\lastic between the \ "itrolnc and the background, which has
with Gripon Sealer.
previous!~
been m:ated
PLAN
SCHEME
PLAN
No. I
SECTION
SCHEME No. l
SCHEME
No. 2
SECTION
SCHEME No. 1
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v IT R 0 LIT e
c e I LIN G.S
CEILING
SPECIFIC A TI ON
The lining to this ceiling is
1\
white \'itrolite in 21
2.( squares.
T he \ 'itrolite is held in
position with stainless steel scre\\S and me1al rosettes to wood grounds \\ith a cushion of Cripon
1\lastic between the \'itrolite and the concrete ceiling
G ri pon Sealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ELEVATION OF FIREPLACE
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DETAILS
OF
FIREPLACE
SURROUND
IN
VITROLITE
M ISCELLANEOUS
LON DON
ARCHITECT : E. FINDLAY SM ITH
S PECIFI CA TI ON
The firepl ace surround is of i'G " walnu t Agate \.itrolite in
with Gripon :\las tic to a backing of Poilite Aat sheeting.
10"
15 and 15
capping and segmental-section bands : capping and bands give additional support to the
\'itrolite, and a shelf in walnut Agate rests on the former.
on the face of the Vitrolite and \cn tilation is obtained through a narrow slot immediately above
the hearth.
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SECTION
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BOROUGH ENGINEER
S PECIFIC ATION
Balcony : The wall lining consists of alternate courses of
-/'a black
6i primrose
in -fc" eggshell \ 'itrolite ashlars between vertical black \ 'itrolite strips are bordered with pilasters
of black \'itrolite with shaded sandblast flutes.
l'ndl't Balcony : fc pearl grey \'itrolitc ashlars are fixed on the hase with 1~c primrose \'itrolitc
above.
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fired sea waves, bordered with pilasters of black \ 'itrohte with shaded sandblast flutes.
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CTION
T HROUGH
WALLING
Photoirop~
MERSEY TUNNEL
ARCHITECT : HERBERT
J.
ROWSE n.11"
SPECIFICATION
Panels of
ft'
in position by special metal cover strips as details sho\\ n on the opposite page.
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FI X IN G I NST R UCTIONS
,.ITROLITE letters can be fixed to any flat surface, and are particularly suiuble for use
on a \'ITROLITE fascia
T he method of
fixing is by special cement consisting of one part paste to two parts powder by weight
or volume mixed well together to ensure a thorough blending.
Brush the ribbcd back of each letter and apply the fixing cement all over; press care
fully into position and dean off surplus cement round the edges of the letters with a
putty knife .
..\llow abou t two hours for the cement to set before hoisting the fascia into position
Where letters have to be fixed to an existing fascia it is necessary to provide tempor.iry
iupport until the cement sets off-gummed paper ubs are suitable for this purpose.
COLOUI CHI.IT
COLOUR CHAR T
SHELL PINK
TANGO
PRIMRO SE
IVORY
PEARL
GREY
EGGSHELL
GREEH
WEDGWOOD
TURQUOISE
COLOUR CHART
GREEN AGATE
CO L O UR C H ART
BLUE AGATE
COLOUR CHART
WALNUT AGATE
CO L OUR CHART
GOLDEN AGATE
REFERENCES
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT S
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