CARE FOR THEM (s50n THOUSAND.) ( Copyright, 1893.) BARRON, BOYLE & CoO. CINCINNATI. All the articles mentioned in this Booklet are for sale by TOCH BROTHERS: DISTRIBUTING AGENTS. 468, 470 and 472 W. Broadway) NEW YORK and 35 Bowery, \ ; Telephone Connection. Established 1848, ~ Scrub the Doors, But Wax the Floors. WITH Old Lnglish Floor War which is not only the best but the most easily applied. A copy of this booklet: Waxed Floors,” mailed free to anyone upon request. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY BARRON BOYLE & CO., Cincinnati, 0. J ipl = RT aa ne PPP PIPPPPPI EDS | ; ona ni Ee ———ot a ae pn, A, NC at et CALAIS LJ] ARDWOOD FLOORS have come to stay. Ge Their use is increasing steadily as their advantages are becoming more _ generally known. Hardwood floors are healthful as well as handsome. They are also economical. They are healthful because they do not harbor dust, dirt or disease germs. Hardwood floors are never completely cov- ered with carpets, but usually are only partly covered with rugs. It is an easy matter to roll up these, take them out of the house and shake them thoroughly. On the contrary, carpets that are tacked down are difficult to take up, and they remain uncleaned longer than they should. Hardwood floors are suited to any room—are best for all rooms—but they are especially suit- able for music rooms, billiard rooms and smok- ing rooms in private houses. The best effects of music are lost in carpeted rooms. Smoke permeates carpets. What is true of rooms in private houses is also true of rooms in clubs, hotels, restaurants and public buildings. In fact, hardwood floors are best for hard service. we) pel S Fs , \ JE will su pp« ES | aid, § ones see ur “known as ope give vos a coat of B. B. Wood Filler. ith close grained woods, such as maple, Seon, A Sa lng n ta which . woods, it should be eyes: , the Filler is unnecessary. i oe is a paste-like mixture, which fills up the pores of the wood and forms a foundation for the polish. It is per- fectly transparent and does not hide the grain of the wood in the least. It is easily applied with a rag or brush and should be rub- bed off clean be- fore it becomes too hard. Full direc- tions for use are sent with each can. 2 a = —— ren — . - = —— AIRRAARRARARAA PPI J POLISHING#*FLOOR Ate the Filler has dried thoroughly, and the floor has been wiped up clean, remoy- ing all excess, apply the _ Ths r) Old English Floor Wax. yA It is also transparent. It is put on with a woolen cloth very thin—the thinner the coat the bettcr. Let it dry ten minutes, then polish. After one coat has been applied and polished, put onasecond. The exceptionto this rule is with new floors: one coat of Old English Floor Wax should be applied after the Filler is thor- oughly dry, the second coat need not be put on until rooms are to be used. Polishing is done with a brush having a long handle like a carpet sweeper. It weighs twenty-five pounds, but is easily moved over the floor. The best results are obtained by running the brush across the grain first and then with the grain. | After the floors have been well polished a finishing gloss is imparted to them by putting a piece of carpet, felt or woolen material under the brush and running it over the surface. The brush should be used once a week, but it is not necessary to use wax every time, as enough ad- heres to the brush to keep the floors freshened indefinitely. Wax should be used only when, and in places where needed. 6 Powperen Wax HIS. is a special preparation for dancing floors. Itis simply sprinkled over the floor and the feet of the dancers put on the polish. Thus, without labor, and with little expense, a perfect finish is formed. It is transparent and will not soil the most delicate fabrics. One pound of B. B. Powdered Wax will cover a very large floor. VY Bb LOORS 4 MO ea, ‘HE floors are nowin perfect order. By going over them once a week they can be kept so. Gradually, however, they will become a little dull from constant use. ‘They can be instantly restored to pristime brilliancy by applying Brightener. This is in liquid form and is applied with a cloth and should be rubbed until dry. Its use is especially desirable when entertain- ments are to be given and floors are wanted to look their best. Our Brightener should always be used iu cleaning hardwood floors, whether finishe? in wax, shellac or varnish. It will keep them looking clean, bright and beav- tiful. Turpentine should not be used for cleaning waxed floors, as it removes the wax. Brightener is put up in pint and quart bot- tles, witb directions on each bottle. N ii Don’t Carpet Hardwood Floors. Floors of quarter-sawed white oak, black walnut, mahogany and other hardwoods may be made very handsome. To coyer these beautiful floors entirely with carpets, or to obliterate the handsome grains or de- signs by improper treatment, would be an extravagance and an evidence of poor taste. Don’t Use Oil on Hardwood Floors. Oil darkens and discolors the wood, more i in some places than others, making the floor spotted and ugly. Any prepara- tion containing oil will have same effect and should not be used. : Bg Don’t Use Varnish on Hard- hy _ .. wood Floors. Varnish also | darkens the wood in time, More than that, where there is much wear from walking, moving furni- ture, etc., varnish will show scratches and heel marks. Shellac grows brittle and crumbly, fi- nally leaving the 10 floor bare in spots. Varnish and shellac contain gum and spirits. The former gets - a as the latter evaporates. The resid- p bles ee o/ off, leaving the es, and when this “varnish, must be removed : “floor, and ‘a complete new ‘is: ‘troublesome and will get ntly, par- down into the Paraffine M oreover, these with turpentine, and ames are generated. by its use. you can alw: ha - clean and beautiful. hey Ste ay | Don’t try Experiments on Hardwood Floors. Many handsome floors have been— ruined j by so doing. The preparations recom-— mended in this booklet are each and all guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. Their use involves no risk. 11 re hardwood floors - ‘in Wits. that ‘ d with oil, varnish, sheflae DREN e or less fe discolored ; a of, on past e with th em? If he yout write I on ‘and will be ore ._ Where var ni fel wing treat : “res ; } G5), | irst sey, Ife 4¥ BB. aris R mover, Thich will completely dissolve all ‘the: old finish and loosen the dirt. It should be left on until the old finish is diss ved, which takes half or three- quarters Wd: an our, and then the floor i should be scrape off clean and allowed to dry. If the wood i: discolored or stained apply to the parts so affec ae a coat of © BB. ted Which will restore the wood bee s/n tural color. the floor is ‘ough, it sth d then “becaretully gon over witha fine smo Gihing plane,s scraped with a cabinet scraper and sandpapered with oo sandpaper. Finish with ou Wood Filler and O ee ae Floor Ware / exac as you would a new Floor. 12 intrys, bath- -rooms, rear halls, etc. It works 2 Bes pyet on hard or soft wood. fate soon ae the cutiate: bleaches the olor and obliterates the grain. y B.B. Special Floor Finish protects and pre- serves the wood. It brings out the beauty of the atural grain. tid takchn’ use of floor paints r stains, or coverings of any sort. It produces a neat, durable had economical finish, which is d oy ept, aeay and as easily renewed. =éB. B. Special Floor Finish s applied with a brush or cloth, spreading it yenly over the surface and rubbing well nto Ebe wood. When the floor begins 0 look gray sed worn, repeat where ecessary. . B. Special Floor nish is “a up in quart, 2 {-gallon and gallon ee Nig « cans, with full direc- RP AL om = - ° +o ee i As f = tions on cach can. PAR Si DOOR AK ois se set stats ee OOOO Ae 3>d99>9>>>>>2 oud English Floor Wax Isa perfect finish for all hardwood floors, It ii a a Light wax. Dark waxes darken the floor and hide ithe grain of the wood. It is transparent Instead of obscuring it emphasizes the beauty in the natural color and grain. Itis neither to hard nor soft. It will not flake in cold nor become sticky in warm rooms, and works easily at all times. It will not show scratches or heel marks, as does varnish, shellac or hard oil. Its viscosity is great, hence it covers and protects the surface perfectly, and takes the high polish which is always considered the perfection of finish in hardwood floors. It is economical. One pound will cover a room 15x20 ft. Parts of floors subjected to unusual wear may be waxed without having to do the entire floor, as becomes necessary when varnish is used. It is put up in one, two, four and eight- pound cans ready for use. Full directions for applying on each can, Old English Floor Wax and Brightener (see page 8) are both excellent preparations for all hardwood interiors. B. B. Polishing Brushes Are a great convenience and labor ie SP lowe weight gives the press- ure required to producc Ne the eee ER. and obviates “ SS 16 much labor on hands and knees.