Flooring Used In 1920s Commercial Buildings

Invented by a british rubber manufacturer in 1860 linoleum is a tough natural ingredient based flooring that has enjoyed a slight resurgence with homeowners recently due to its positive environmental profile.

Flooring used in 1920s commercial buildings. It is nearly impossible to tell sheet vinyl from linoleum once installed. Cork flooring was available in sheet form and as square rectangular and oblong tiles. The construction of these kinds of buildings required significant skill. During the 1920s it was particularly popular in international and arts and crafts style buildings.

This invention relates to building construction and particularly to a mode of construction whereby floors may be rapidly and economically laid in a fire proof manner with great rigidity and with v the use of cheaper materials and more expeditious methods. It is still used in commercial applications because of its high durability. Hardwood is arguably the best looking flooring type out there and is a perennial favorite with home buyers and renters alike hardwood makes sense for almost any living area and in some cases kitchens and dining rooms. As a technique bricks could be laid as a solid wall a cavity wall or as a veneer onto a light wood frame see above.

Cork flooring desired for its warmth and sound deadening qualities was used from about 1900 to 1960. Hardwood and bamboo. At roof level the building was crowned by a copper domed portland stone cupola 6 5m in diameter and 13 0m high. Here s another 1920 s brochure from the same wood floor and furniture finishing supply company as the ads above i love the suggestion they have on page 6 for waxing dance floors simply sprinkle the wax lightly over the floor and the feet of the dancers will spread it polishing the floor and making a perfect dancing surface.

Bagnall arthur g and james a. Each floor plate was approximately 1 000m. People used them to cover basement and utility room floors and because they were water resistant and inexpensive sometimes the kitchen floor. Rubber flooring tiles which became available in the late 19th century resembled asphalt but were softer and less resistant to solvents.

The original office building was erected in 1920 22 as a concrete encased steel frame with two basement levels a mezzanine and eight upper storeys. Overview and general characteristics. If your house is older than 1900 it s very possible the bathroom was an addition since indoor plumbing wasn t considered a necessity until after that time. Patent 1 235 636 issued august 7 1917.

Hardwood is not a good choice for any room that frequently gets wet or sees a lot of traffic including bathrooms laundry rooms and mudrooms. Least expensive with red brick used on more stately buildings. It was common for houses and all public and commercial buildings especially after 1890. Like asphalt tiles rubber tiles often contained asbestos.