UNIVERSITY DAILY KALASAN
JUNE 10, 1919.
Bugbear Of Architect Is Floor Finishing Says Prof.Goldsmith
Wax, Varnish, and Wax-like Preparations Require Care and Frequent Renewal
"Floor finishing is the bugbeer of the architect," said Goldwin Goldsmith professor of architectural engineering. "It is almost impossible to please your client because he wants unattainable results."
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There are four kinds of floor finishings: wax, varnish, paint, and waxlike finishings. The kind used depends largely upon the character of the
The floor is prepared in the same manner for wax, varnish, or any of the wax-like finishings. It should be clean and dry, and filler should be used, especially for loose, open-grained woods. For a new floor apply at least two coats of shellac, allowing a week for the first to dry before applying the second. After the wax is applique rub it down with a weighted rubber. The floor should be gone once with weighted rubber or brush once with weighted wax will need to be renewed in one to three months, depending upon the amount of wear the floor receives. A waxed floor can be touched up in worm spots without giving the floor an unevenly finished appearance.
Wax-like finishes are applied with a brush on a floor prepared as for
wax. Such finishes have to be renewed in one to two years. They may be touched up with a brush in the mean time. They are neither wax nor varnish but will wear longer without renewal than either.
Varnish requires the same preparation as wax. The shelac should be rubbed over with steel wool or fine sandpaper, and at least two preferably three, coats of varnish applied as wax. The shellac should be rubbed down with steel wool or fine sandpaper. Sometimes the last coat is not rubbed down but this treatment leaves a high polish which shows dust easily.
Paint is used upon wide board floors. If there are wide cracks between the boards, should be applied a mixture of sawdust and glue or of newspaper pulp and glue. The
floor must be clean and dry. Three coats of paint, not too thick, are better than two thick coats. If one coat of varnish is applied over the paint better results are obtained.
PAINT DESABLED ON CHEAP FLOORS
A floor of any finish must be cared for occasionally. Practically any finish can be touched up in worn places.
Wax finish is the most expensive, but in many ways the most desirable for oak, maple, yellow pine, and the like. It also must be renewed most often. Varnish is less expensive and wears longer. The initial cost of wax-like finishes is greater than that of paint, but they are less expensive in the long run because they are more durable. Paint is the least expensive as a finish but is desirable only on inexpensive floors.
If a new floor is wanted it is a good plan to lay a very thin oak or maple flooring over the old one. This gives a double double floor and makes a better base than the usual underflooring. The only objection to this is the fact that it makes the floor a half inch higher.
Dean Butler Promises Superior Concert Course
The University Concert Course for next year will be by far the finest course ever given in Lawrence, and will be one of the most expensive courses ever given in the state, says Dean John L. Butter of the School of Fine Arts.
Frieda Hempel, coloratura soprano from the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York, will open the course October 30. The Flonzaleh String Quartet will appear in Lawrence December 9; Percy Gringer, Bassoonist; Marianne Baud, band, violinist; February 24, and Emilio de Gogorza, March 11.
Two orchestral concerts will be given in the spring. Dean Butler is trying to secure the New Symphony Orchestra from New York. Whether or not he will succeed, depends upon whether the Railroad Administration keeps passenger rates at their present level. If the rates do not decline, it would be more difficult for any other orchestra to come far west. In that event, he will engage either the Minnesota Symphony or the Chicago Symphony.
The eighth concert is still to be arranged.
Attend the Summer Session!
A MIDSUMMER VIEW OF POTTER'S LAKE AND A PORTION OF THE CAMPUS SKYLINE
The Summer Session-
An Opportunity and a Pleasure
MOUNT OREAD is not only an opportune place to add five to ten credits to your standing through the Summer Session, but is also an ideal Kansas spot to spend part of the summer.
Plenty of recreation is to be found by Summer School students—tennis, baseball, canoeing, bathing, hiking, in addition to the daily recreation hour devoted to group games on the ecampus all of these diversions along with the inspiring beauty of the "hill' in summer time, makes the Summer Session an opportunity and a pleasure!
K. U. SUMMER SESSION
TWO SEPARATE TERMS Enroll in Either or Both!
First Session...June 17 to July 25
Second Session...July 28 to August 22
For further information see or address Director of Summer Session,
Room 119 Fraser Hall, Lawrence, Kansas.
TENNIS
A group of perfectly kept courts just east of McCook is an appealing feature to those who like to play tennis. These courts are rolled and sprinkled each day in order to keep them in perfect condition. The courts are always open to those attending the Summer Session.
OTHER SUMMER RECREATIONSBesides those recreations already mentioned. Community Sings and a concert of Fine Arts Faculty, are held each week during the Summer Session. Frequent lectures and a series of plays by the Deveraux Players.
"The Summer Session Is Your Patriotic Opportunity To Save Time"
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