China Steel. Various types of substitute materials have appeared from time t o time that cave the general surface appearance of clay wall tiling. They have included enameled paper, wall board, and composition tile. Those that have survived have found a substantial market resulting from the present demand for attractive, elaborately fitted lavatories and bathrooms. Now comes a new material, "China Steel." with a porcelain enamel coating on dieformed metal tiles, specially designed for nailing into place. The surface coat of the new tile is very similar t o that of the more expensive clay, and the joints may be pointed up in much the same way. It is lighter, thinner, and is warranted not t o crack. Perhaps the greatest potential advantage is the freedom from dependence on skilled tile setters.-Ind. B d . , Arthur D. Little, Inc., No. 32 (Aug., 1929).
