Natural woods and how to finish them

Whatever of value may be found in the hints and directions given herein, is in no way impaired because we suggest the use of BERRY BROTHERS' FINISHES. The staining, shellacing, filling, etc., as the case may be, are the necessary preludes to a successful finish, whatever varnishes may be used to finish with, and the mode of applying and manipulating all interior varnishes is substantially the same.

The scope of our pamphlet is limited, merely aiming to give such brief but practical hints on the finishing of the woods most commonly used for interiors, as may sometimes serve to refer to when writing specifications. Should there be but one out of a class that has shown such appreciative recognition of the merits of our productions who is benefited by anything we may have written, our aim will have been accomplished.

There is but little doubt that to this useful finishing material the general adoption of natural wood finishing for interiors is largely due.

Its mission is to develop and preserve the natural grain of the wood, and impart a finish at once artistic, elegant and permanent.  

HARD OIL FINISH was originated by us; we christened it, and are, and always have been, the sole manufacturers of it.

It is made in four shades, White, Light, Walnut and Ebony, and there is no limit to its utility for general interior finishing purposes. The "White' can be used on such light woods as white maple, white holly, or any of the delicate tints of porcelain enamel, without darkening them; the "Light" is suitable for such woods as oak, ash, chestnut, sycamore, etc.; the "Walnut" is for dark woods, while the "Ebony" is intended for ebonized work.

We desire most particularly to emphasize the fact that there is no job of interior finishing too fine to permit of the use of HARD OIL FINISH. It is equal to any and all emergencies; be the wood what it may and however important the job, HARD OIL FINISH will produce the finest results, in the way of a finish, attainable on wood.

By reason of the numerous imitations of HARD OIL FINISH, many of which are absolutely worthless, and all of which differ radically from the genuine goods, specifications should always be made to read "BERRY BROTHERS' HARD OIL FINISH."

It is put up in sealed cans only up to 5 gallons; the illustration given below being a reduced fac simile of a one gallon can.

LIQUID GRANITE.

The practice of dispensing with carpets and finishing floors in natural woods has become so popular that an imperative demand has arisen fora "Finish" possessing greater elasticity and wearing properties than any ordinary varnish.

Liquid Granite is devised to meet this want; it is an entirely reliable article for use on parquetry and natural wood floors, combining as it does the three great requisites in a floor finish, elasticity, toughness and durability.

Being transparent it will not obscure the grain of the wood, but will develop its beauty and preserve it.

It will be found superior to any preparation of wax, being easier applied, more economical to use and making a much more durable finish.

Liquid Granite is so tough that although wood finished with it will dent under a blow, the finish will give with it without cracking.

There are in the market a large number of articles called floor finish; THERE is BUT ONE LIQUID GRANITE, the name being a registered trade mark, and once used it will be used always, as it is the only perfect floor finish made.


ELASTIC OUTSIDE FINISH.

This is intended for store fronts, outside doors, and other purposes, where the exposure is excessive, and will be found superior to anything of the kind hitherto offered.

It is made with special reference to durability under exposure to the weather, dries dust free quickly, and will make either a dead or brilliant finish. The official reports made on tests by the Master House Painters and Decorators Association of the United States on twenty-four different makes of outside varnishes, not only commended our ELASTIC OUTSIDE FINISH, but showed it to dry dust proof quicker than any other commended outside varnish tested.

The value of this feature is apparent.


ELASTIC INTERIOR FINISH.

This is intended for such interior work as is subjected to severe exposure or usage. It has many of the characteristics of Hard Oil Finish, but is tougher and somewhat slower drying. It possesses great elasticity, combined with unusual durability, and will resist the action of hot water, soap, etc., longer than anything else we know of. It is peculiarly adapted for use on window sash and sills, bath rooms, inside blinds, etc., and is also especially suitable for such portions of the interior wood-work as are to be left with an unrubbed varnish finish.

We confidently offer ELASTIC INTERIOR FINISH as the best article of its kind yet introduced.