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Dream Kitchens

The Portable Window Ventilating Fan

This fan can be mounted in an open window. The fan motor is mounted on the center panel of an adjustable shield that can be made to fit windows of various sizes. A pull-switch is mounted on the center panel for starting and stopping the motor.

Ktichen Walls And Floors

In planning your new or remodeled kitchen, the question of coverings for walls, floors, and counter tops is a practical as well as a decorative one. Many materials are available, in a great range of costs from the inexpensive to the luxurious, offering a wide variety of colors and decorative effects. Of course, the primary consideration is durability and practicability, and the following list gives some helpful information on the commoner materials.

For Kitchen Walls

Glass Tile—handsome, permanent, worth the money if your budget permits.

Ceramic Tile—wide choice of colors, permanent, worth the money if your budget permits.

Asbestos Tile—available in tiles and plain finish, durable, moderate cost.

Wall Linoleum—attractive, easy to apply, permanent.

Oilcloth—durable, washable, not permanent.

Wall Paper—washable types may be used in dinette; avoid around sink and work counters.

Gloss Paint—all colors, washable, not permanent.

For Kitchen Counters

Monel and Stainless Steel—handsome, durable, worth the money if your budget permits.

Linoleum—a favorite, handsome, colorful, inexpensive.

Porcelain—easy to clean, acid resistant.
Pressed Wood—resembles linoleum, practical, moderate cost.

Glass — smooth, lustrous, heavy, worth the money if you can afford it.

Plastics—acid-resistant, good color, quiet.
For Kitchen Floors

Linoleum — comfortable, colorful, practical.

Rubber Flooring—comfortable, colorful, practical.

Asphalt Tile—practical, can be laid on damp surfaces.

Brick and Tile—interesting, not resilient.