Search found 44 matches: Vitrolite

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by GinaC
Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

That black vitrolite sure brings back memories for me. In my 1933 apartment, I replaced the tub, tile, and sink with all black fixtures, including a pedestal sink. I put light green marble-look tile from Italy on all walls up to ...
by Manalto
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

... (I searched "sconce" in the seller's items; searching "lamp" also brings up some interesting stuff.) m Find anything for your Vitrolite bathroom?
by phil
Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:15 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

Yes, but what does this have to do with vintage Vitrolite ? Sculpy/Fimo/Epoxy are not glass and never will be. Willa you were just saying how much you liked the pink plastic tiles in the other thread. I think its in "what I did in my house ...
by Willa
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:11 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

I too hope she deicided to keep it. A home filled with it would be a rare home indeed. That Vitrolite looks as good as the day it was installed. No fading or distortion, or change to the glossy finish. Her kitchen had a tasteful beige, which would be easier for most ...
by Gothichome
Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

I too hope she deicided to keep it. A home filled with it would be a rare home indeed.
by Willa
Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:52 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

... full of saved images from Old House Dreams. In there somewhere is a 30's or 40's kitchen that wasn't extravagant or unusual except for the RED Vitrolite ceiling. 1940 Colonial House: 31-2402-MagnoliaDr.jpg 32-2402-MagnoliaDr.jpg Some white Vitrolite on the walls, too. Tile in the bathrooms. ...
by Gothichome
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:01 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

... in the Wavy Glass days who had a house full of the stuff. https://thehistoricdistrict.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=11655&p=117963&hilit=Vitrolite#p117963 She only posted for a short time and like many we never heard a word after. Any how, there’s the link to her chat.
by Willa
Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:55 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

... take it seriously a little example here is a translucent liquid that you can color as you like. m Yes, but what does this have to do with vintage Vitrolite ? Sculpy/Fimo/Epoxy are not glass and never will be.
by phil
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

You might be interested in exploring the modelling materials. Youve probably heard of sculpey and FIMO they make materials you can work like clay and they harden up in the oven.. But also they have liquids you can intermix and some translucent products. another neat material I've seen is crystal cle...
by Willa
Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...
Replies: 16
Views: 1530

Re: Snazzy Vitrolite Deco Bathroom...

... *might* be pale yellow ? The floor looks like it is probably original tile, too, but in the photo the color looks pretty blah. Here's a link about Vitrolite, and other brands of "structural pigmented glass": http://www.decopix.com/the-vitrolite-story/ Somewhere in my files I saved images ...