Manti Messenger | 1931-06-26 | Page 3 | Color of Floor May be Darker than Wall Tone

Color of Floor May MaYBe Be Darker Than Wall Tone There Is as much opportunity to display display dis dis- dis play decorative taste In the coloring of a n floor as there Is s In the treatment of walls woodwork furniture and drapes and these opportunities can be taken advantage nd of with the tIle many colored floor finishes now available The theory of Interior decorative treatment suggests that the floor be darker In tone than the walls the den Idna 10 1 being that the lower portion of nf AU nb the room should have haye an on appearance of greater solidity than the upper part While the idea of light colors for floors is contrary to theory probably you ou have ha ye been Impressed pleasantly with the beauty of colorful rugs Gradually we are arc getting awa away from the usual dark floor Perhaps you ou have a room that has bas not pleased you Often Orten a n floor Is at fault or If It not at fault often a change In the color of the tine room will make the room more attractive The Idea is worthy of ot note In floor finishing color Is but one consideration The surface must be properly prepared for or refinishing the proper finish must be used and then I the floor must be given Intelligent care