Abstract: A decorative border assembly that makes it easy to change the decorative pattern is provided. The decorative border assembly beneficially includes one or more mounting strips with mounting notches, and spaced apart retaining channels for removably retaining the mounting strips.

Abstract: A drywall-frame-affixable corner bead has a corner-bead wall (1) with a corner-bead base that is affixed directly to corners of drywall framework (4) for extending the corner-bead wall outwardly to where outside surfaces of drywall (3) will be when the drywall is added later after the corner-bead base has been affixed securely to drywall framework. The corner bead can be shaped arcuately or otherwise as desired. Positional framework is extended intermediate the corner-bead wall and the corner-bead base for positioning the corner-bead walls at outside edges of drywall that is attached over the corner-bead base. A domed bead joint (17) is provided for three-sided bead corners. A use method includes affixing the corner-bead base to the drywall framework prior to attaching the drywall in order to position the corner-bead base intermediate the drywall and the drywall framework.

Abstract: The decorative border comprises an elongated strip of flexible material. An external reinforcing member engages the front face of the strip and elongated fastening members attach the reinforcing member and the strip to the corner of a wall. Pockets may be provided along the length of the strip and reinforcing slats placed therein. The border has two panels which are sewn together and can be reversed to create different decorative effects.

Abstract: As extruded from a polymeric material, such as polyvinyl chloride, a drywall-trimming strip has a central portion, which has a bullnose region and two planar regions, one at each side of the bullnose portion. Further, the drywall-trimming strip has two lateral flanges, each of which is joined unitarily to the bullnose portion by a stepped junction. The bullnose region has an exterior radius of 0.350 inch approximately. Each planar region has a width of 0.217 inch approximately, as measured in a plane normal to an axis defined by the bullnose region. Each junction has a measurement of 0.095 approximately, as measured between a plane defined by the exterior surface of the bullnose portion and a plane defined by the interior surface of the flange at such junction. Having a thickness of 0.055 inch approximately, the strip is adapted to fit along an elongate corner defined by two drywall panels, each of which has a thickness not less than 0.

Abstract: A molded skirting board, crown molding, or other decorative moldings simulating natural wood millwork, and a method of molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, skirting boards without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The molded articles are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press to produce multiple, interconnected parts in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture. A corrugated or L-shaped, hidden stiffening/positioning member spaces the article from a wall or ceiling to simulate thick, heavier, natural wood millwork.

Abstract: A corner piece for covering a corner of a structure defined by two mating walls of the structure and for use in conjunction with siding panels attached to the mating walls includes an ornamented central portion having a first and second lateral edges and a first and second side walls. Each of the first and second side walls has an exterior face and an interior face. The first and second side walls are integrally formed with the ornamented central portion and extend from the first and second lateral edges, respectively. The first and second side walls cover a portion of the first and second mating walls of the structure, respectively, and overlap at least a portion of the siding panels when the siding panels and the corner piece are fastened to the structure.

Abstract: The end portions of building siding panels are covered with a corner trim molding. The corner trim molding is adhesively fastened to one or more brackets which are fastened to a corner of a building or other structure. One or more adhesive members, such as double sided tape, are pre-applied to the bracket. A removable cover is provided over the adhesive members and is removed on a job site to adhesively fasten the corner trim molding to the bracket.

Abstract: A window shutter frame defining a recess in which various selected decorative strips may be inserted. The shutter frame also carries a flexible flap so the frame may be pre-manufactured and installed in window recess or other installation location which are not dimensionally accurate without the necessity of cutting and trimming. Preferably the frame components are extruded from synthetic polymeric material.

Abstract: A protective corner guard includes a main body formed integrally from an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer foam material. The main body has two side walls connected to and intersecting with each other at a predetermined angle. Each of the side walls has an inner surface adapted to face a wall corner, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and two opposite end portions, each of which has a recessed section formed in the outer surface and a fastener hole formed in the recessed section. A fastener extends through a respective one of the fastener holes for fastening the main body to the wall corner. Light reflective pieces are received in the recessed sections for covering the fasteners, respectively.

Abstract: A protective cylindrical sleeve for the metal corners of recreational vehicle slide-outs is disclosed, where the sleeve is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to attach and remove. The sleeve can be made out of a solid or composite material.

Abstract: A window shutter frame for attaching window shutters to a wall comprising an elongate frame base having a first length, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a first longitudinal axis, the top surface having a mounting channel with a first width, the mounting channel extending parallel to the first longitudinal axis of the frame base along the entire first length of the frame base, the mounting channel having a base surface and a first side surface and a second side surface, the base surface of the mounting channel having one or more mounting points through which fasteners may be disposed; and an elongate concealing strip for insertion into the mounting channel having a second width, a second length, and a second longitudinal axis, the second width of the concealing strip being approximately equal to the first width of the mounting channel, the second length of the concealing strip being approximately equal to the first length of the frame base, such that upon insertion of the concealing strip into the mountin

Abstract: A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, first and second pilaster bases receive first and second cover plates in recesses, wherein the recesses have a lip along at least two sides and the cover plates are mounted flush with the pilaster bases and covering the lips. Further, a mantle base having a central portion comprising regularly repeating reinforced sectional structural receives a mantle cover thereover such that the mantle base in generally obscured from view. The pilaster and mantle bases each include decorative ends integrally formed thereon.

Abstract: A decorative strip for automotive bodies, and more particularly, for steering wheel rings is formed of a thin vinyl substrate with an adhesive coating on one surface and a decorative design on the other. The surface with the decorative design is covered with a coat made of a clear resin. The strip has a generally arcuate shape so that it fits easily on the steering wheel ring thereby improving its esthetic look. Moreover the strip is elastic so that it can be bent as at is applied to the steering wheel thereby conforming naturally to its radius of curvature and forming a smooth and continuous cover without any ridges or other irregularities. In some instances the strip is formed of several parallel sections to allow the strip to adapt better to the curvature of the wheel ring. The sections may have linear lateral edges or the edges may be serrated to form interlocking profiles as the sections are abutted against each other.

Abstract: The present invention includes several new embodiments of corner trim for use with vinyl or aluminum siding, which provide an appearance similar to that provided by the use of cast concrete corner stones at a fraction of the cost. The new corner trim is essentially a shell formed to have the appearance of a corner stone. Like the cast concrete stones it emulates, it is designed to fit over the corner of a structure. It may be manufactured from polymeric vinyl material via either injection molding or sheet forming process, or it may be formed by stamping sheet aluminum sheet. If aluminum is used, some welding may be required at the corners of the trim. A first embodiment of the corner trim incorporates a laminar, perimetric rim at the edges of the shell. When mounted on the building corner, the rim is perpendicular to the walls. A separate perimetric mounting strip is stapled to the wall sheathing on both sides of the building corner.

Abstract: A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In an embodiment, an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip without external fasteners. In another preferred embodiment, a door surround molding assembly is provided which includes a pair of vertical molding members releasably secured via independent hanger strips along vertical sides of a doorway.

Abstract: An improved structure of an assembly type floor or wall tile includes a face layer of stone or wooden material, and a bottom layer of plastic, which are injection molded and bonded integrally so that they will not disengage, and the stone face layer is not vulnerable to breaking. Besides, the present invention has the features of dampness and fire resistance, material savings, reduced costs, lightness, and easy transport. Besides, the periphery of the bottom layer is provided with projecting and indented retaining posts, the bottom side thereof being formed with a plurality of grooves that have a circular, square or any suitable shape, and that are narrow at the opening and wide at the bottom. The retaining posts are for assembly purposes to facilitate construction and permit repair and replacement. The grooves in the bottom side has the effects of shock-absorbing, ventilation, reinforced structure, plastic material savings, and lightness.

Abstract: A corner guard assembly for protecting the corner of a building wall particularly in institutional type facilities from damage due to impacts with wheeled vehicles includes an elongated vinyl corner guard member angled to fit over the corner formed by the intersection of two wall surfaces, the corner member being comprised of two different colors of vinyl plastic material that have been co-extruded to form a single, integrated product. The multi-colored corner guard provides an aesthetically improved corner guard that may be used in a wide range of interior designs. Additionally, the improved corner guard disclosed herein may be used a part of a system of color-coding the hallways of a large hospital or other institutional facility. The corner guard of the present invention may be constructed as either a tape-on corner guard that is mounted by an adhesive directly to the wall surfaces, or constructed as an assembly comprised of a base plate and cover guard.

Abstract: A protective corner guard includes a main body formed integrally from an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer foam material. The main body has two side walls connected to and intersecting with each other at a predetermined angle. Each of the side walls has an inner surface adapted to face a wall corner, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and two opposite end portions, each of which has a recessed section formed in the outer surface and a fastener hole formed in the recessed section. A fastener extends through a respective one of the fastener holes for fastening the main body to the wall corner. Light reflective pieces are received in the recessed sections for covering the fasteners, respectively.

Abstract: A surround molding assembly for a doorway or window of a structure such as a residential home or a commercial building. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In an embodiment, an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip without external fasteners. In another preferred embodiment, a door surround molding assembly is provided which includes a pair of vertical molding members releasably secured via independent hanger strips along vertical sides of a doorway.

Abstract: A decorative member material, of which interior trim material is light weight, comfortable touch and can be used in spite of its low strength, is provided.

Abstract: An end cap system for a glazing system, and a glazing beam system, comprise a glazing beam, upper and lower cappings locatable on the beam, the end cap system comprises an end cap and a means for mounting the end cap on an end of the glazing beam in the form of a bracket securable to the glazing beam end, wherein the bracket and end cap are formed integrally, the bracket being separable from the end cap for attachment to the glazing beam.

Abstract: A surround molding assembly is disclosed for a doorway window or window of a structure such as a residential home or commercial building. The surround molding assembly may include various embodiments of pilasters, end and corner members, and mantel members that may be fastened to one another or the structure with limited use and visibility of external fasteners. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In another embodiment an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip or pilaster without external fasteners. As a result, the molding assemblies of the present invention simplify assembly while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance free of external fasteners.

Abstract: A two part injection molded plastic cover designed to cover a wooden door frame mounted to a surrounding wall. The cover parts are prefabricated and adhesively secured to one another. The cover parts overlap one another and the overlapping cover has a groove filled with packing to act as a seal between an adjacent door and the cover. The cover serves to mask any damages that might have occurred to the door frame and also is aesthetically attractive, especially since it can be stained to resemble natural wood, or painted with any one of a number of colors. A section of the cover that faces frontally is overlaid with an ornamental molding.

Abstract: A corner guard assembly for protecting the corner of a building wall particularly in institutional type facilities from damage due to impacts with wheeled vehicles includes an elongated vinyl corner guard member angled to fit over the corner formed by the intersection of two wall surfaces, the corner member being comprised of two different colors of vinyl plastic material that have been co-extruded to form a single, integrated product. The multi-colored corner guard provides an aesthetically improved corner guard that may be used in a wide range of interior designs. Additionally, the improved corner guard disclosed herein may be used a part of a system of color-coding the hallways of a large hospital or other institutional facility. The corner guard of the present invention may be constructed as either a tape-on corner guard that is mounted by an adhesive directly to the wall surfaces, or constructed as an assembly comprised of a base plate and cover guard.

Abstract: A finishing device or “molding” comprises at least one support strip designed to be fixed on a support structure, a visible strip, and at least one spacer flank holding the visible strip at a distance from the support strip. The spacer flank is connected to the visible strip by a link strip which extends parallel to the first side portion with which it forms a first fold. The free margin of the second side portion is fitted with a closure element comprising a closure strip which forms a second fold together with said second side portion. The visible strip of the molding is made of extruded transparent plastics material, and the device is suitable for containing a decorative insert in the form of a strip suitable for being placed against the inside face of the visible strip and of being held in place by the two above-mentioned folds.

Abstract: An adjustable reveal is set forth for use in wall construction. In a framed wall, a first and second panel are positioned on the wall to define parallel edges. The spacing between the edges is adjusted so that a sight area is seen between them. A back panel parallel to the two edges is positioned adjacent to the frame and supports an integrally made extending J-shaped slot which is adapted to clasp around and along the edge on one of said panels. A movable J-shaped slot encloses the other edge, thereby defining the visible site area between the two edges. The back panel is integral with one of the J-shaped slots, and the other is preferably positioned in front of the back panel.

Abstract: A trim strip has a bar of an at least partially transparent plastic having parallel inner and outer faces, an opaque decor layer laminated to the inner face, and a layer of adhesive on the opaque decor layer. The trim strip is adhered to a board edge with the decor layer against the board edge and the outer face directed away therefrom, and edges of the trim strip at the outer face are machined with removal of material so that the decor layer is left exposed through the bar at the machined edges.

Abstract: A skirting board or molding has a longitudinal channel for insertion of a decorative strip of wood. The wood strip being held frictionally within the channel. The board having holes extending therethrough and lying within the channel for receiving screws. The holes possessing counter bores so that the screws will lie flush along the bottom surface of the longitudinal channel. The wood strip may have a thickness less than the depth of the channel so as to create a profiled appearance.

Abstract: An individual bracket for holding and securing an object to the surface of a construction form for embedding the object in a settable material, such as concrete, and exposing the face surface of the object in the finished construction. The bracket has an outer configuration formed from a plurality of side and end perimeter members that defines a recess that correspond with the outer configuration of the object. The perimeter members have a flat outer surface extending at right angles to the form and an inwardly extending flange which is parallel and in contact with the form. An upwardly curved inner surface extends from the flange to the outer edge of the flat outer surface which forms one-half of a mold to form a grout line when two brackets are connected together. The actual mold can be any shape desired to provide the various types of grout lines.

Abstract: A simulated panel door structure formed from a flat surface door utilizing an endless groove formed along the flat surface and etched to a uniform depth. The endless groove possesses a base surface and first and second side walls extending outwardly from the base surface. The second side wall of the groove is positioned outside the first side wall toward the periphery of the door. An insert having a lower surface and first and second side walls positions within the endless groove such that the lower surface of the insert lies adjacent the base surface of the groove. The first side wall of the insert lies adjacent a beveled surface of the veneer and extends no further outwardly than the flat surface of the door. The second side wall of the insert lies adjacent the second side wall of the groove. The insert further includes a lateral surface spanning the first and second side walls with a depression therealong.

Abstract: A protection system comprises a protective wall rail, such as a handrail or a guardrail, which is made of an extruded thermoplastic sheet and which is thermoformably bonded to a decorative vinyl film. The vinyl film has a decorative pattern on one of its surfaces. The protective wall rail is mounted to a wall forming part of a building by a suitable bracket and retainer. If the protective wall rail is a guardrail, then it may be used for protecting the wall from being damaged by a movable object. If the protective wall rail is a handrail, then it may be used for securing the movement of an human through the building. The protective wall rail advantageously exhibits improved aesthetic quality and improved durability.

Abstract: A versatile surround trim mounting device comprises an extruded metal surround trim piece formed as three separate legs and joined together to form a U-shaped frame structure. The extrusion comprises a pair of parallel trim edges that are separated from each other by a connecting recessed tile support therebetween. The recessed tile support is further provided with two side support structures. A spring bias force is placed against one of the side supports to urge a tile to lock it against the opposite side support so that the versatile surround trim appears to the eye be horizontal and vertical rows of decorative tiles surrounding a prefabricated fireplace.

Abstract: The invention is a decorative molding characterized by an elongate channel recessed into its front face and adapted to releasably retain an elongate strip-like panel in either a concavely-flexed position or a flat or convex position. Retention means for the releasable retention of the panel are incorporated into the channel. The retention means comprise two pairs of elongate, spaced-apart flanges that extend towards the floor of the channel and partly occlude the mouth of the channel. The flanges are shaped to retain a panel in a concave position within the channel by means of the upper and lower side edges of the panel being retained between respective pairs of flanges, or in a flat or convex position by means of retention between the free edges of the flanges and the floor of the channel.

Abstract: An elongated elastomeric T-molding formed of a body having opposed decorative outer and inner mounting surfaces defining spaced first and second edges and being adapted for flush mounting to an edge of an article of furniture by means of an integral flange projecting at right angles outwardly of the inner mounting surface of the body is frictionally fitted within an elongated groove within an edge of a planar article of furniture such that the inner mounting surface of the body lies flush with the edge of such planar article of furniture. The body has at least one decor line and preferably laterally spaced parallel decor lines integrally molded within the outer surface of the body and extending longitudinally along the body. The color of the elastomeric material of the decor line or lines contrasts with that of the body and is preferably of different durameter hardness.

Abstract: A disposable bracket for holding and securing an object to the inside surface of a construction form for embedding the object and exposing its face surface in a settable material, such as concrete. The bracket has a plurality of perimeter members that corresponds to the outer edge configuration of the object. The perimeter members include an inwardly extending flange which supports the perimeter edge of the object. The bracket perimeter can be closed or open and can have cross reinforcing members, if desired. The cross-section of the perimeter members making up the bracket can include a curved convex outer surface extending upwardly and outwardly from the flange to a flat surface perpendicular to the flange. The perimeter member forms one half of a grout line mold formed in between adjacent objects embedded in the finished wall. The interior of the perimeter member can be hollow to allow flexure between the outer flat surface and the inner flange supporting the object.

Abstract: A decorative siding structure for buildings. A series of dentil blocks is formed as a unitary one-piece dentil member. The dentil member is slidably engageable within a three-sided containment channel which is configured for secure attachment to a building. The scope of the invention also includes a frieze structure being integrally formed with the containment channel such that when the channel is securely attached to a building, the frieze extends upwardly and forwardly from the building so as to conceal a portion of a side of the building.

Abstract: A trim piece (10) includes a body shape (30) and mold edge (34). A fabric cover (28) covers the body (30). An indent (38) extends along the periphery of the trim piece (10) just below the mold edge (34). A movable die part (56) forces additional fabric (40) into the indent (38) during the mold process. The excess fabric (40) is in tension when the movable die part (56) is retracted but the excess fabric (40) relieves the tension between the indent (38) and the mold edge (34) eliminating the tendency of the fabric cloth (28) to pull back or creep back from the mold edge (34) or the resulting cut line.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of inserting an elongated, thin, flexible strip of a material of limited resiliency into a recess in a base member. The method includes the steps of slightly bowing the ends of the strip away from the base member and inserting one end of the elongated strip into the recess of the base member under a lip or overhang located at the end of the recess. The next step involves supporting a middle portion of the strip above the recess while retaining the first end of the strip in the recess. The method then includes the step of inserting the other end of the strip in the opposite end of the recess adjacent a lip or overhang and removing the support for the middle portion of the strip to allow the middle portion of the strip to seat in the recess while moving under the lip or overhang under its own resiliency. The decorative product which may be formed by this process has a strip trapped in a recess by engagement of its ends with lips extending over the recess.

Abstract: A screw hole plug for aesthetically closing a screw hole in a frame element having a counter sunk screw within. The screw hole plug is a molded monolithic deformable plug having a non-planar contoured finished surface that matches the contour of the frame element's exposed surface into which it is inserted by friction abutting the screw head positioned within.

Abstract: The structure is composed of a base plate, a skid-proof embedding strip and one or two end embedding strips; whereon the base plate is made of copper or aluminum and is extruded to form an elongated strip, an elastic skid-proof embedding strip can be fitted therein and is fixed at one or both sides of the strip by one or two end embedding strips, such structure suits the noble marble, granite, wood block surfaces of stairs, which structure has the advantages of easy assembling, easy exchanging, changeable of its color according to the changing of seasons, and having excellent skid-proof effect.

Abstract: A mold trim member is formed of an elongated body member including spaced elongated channels extending along the longitudinal axis thereof; a backing member attached to the spaced channels so that the surface of the backing member is exposed between the channel members; a removable first insert member including cut-out portions and being inserted between the channels with the surface viewable between the cut-out portions and a removable second insert member inserted between the removable first insert member and the surface of the backing member with the surface of the second removable member viewable between the cut-out portions of the removable first insert member. The surface pattern of the second removable insert member may be changed either by inserting another second removable insert member having a different surface and/or changing the first removable insert member with another having different cut-out portions.

Abstract: A grid beam of inverted T cross section for a suspended ceiling is made from a first strip of metal. A second strip is secured to the bottom of the flange of the beam between flats on the first strip, so that a three-dimensional effect from essentially flat elements results. The second strip can be of a different color as well as a different material or texture than the first strip, so that additionally a color contrast, as well as a material or surface contrast, can be achieved.

Abstract: A grid beam of inverted T cross section for a suspended ceiling is made from a first strip of metal. A second strip is secured in the bottom of the flange of the beam by flats from the first strip, so that a three-dimensional effect from essentially flat elements results. The second strip can be of a different color as well as a different material or texture than the first strip, so that additionally a color contrast, as well as a material or surface contrast, can be achieved.

Abstract: A bendable ornamental panel is constructed by connecting the edge portions of thick portions and intermediate thin portions in order and the angle .theta. between the side surface of a base portion of the thick portion and the thin portion is set to be between 80 degrees and 130 degrees. The reverse side of the thick portion and that of the thin portion is formed in a plane. A side end thin portion having flexibility is connected to the outside end edge portion of one of the side end thick portions. The thickness of the side end thin portion is formed relatively thick at the base portion and formed gradually thin from the base portion to the tip end portion.

Abstract: A molding assembly including an elongate base molding, a trim recess extending along the length of the base molding, a trim molding fitted within the recess and retention inserts in the base molding holding the trim molding in place.

Abstract: An extruded, thermoplastic baseboard elastomeric molding strip having opposed generally flat front and rear surfaces is provided with a plurality of closely vertically, spaced horizontal, parallel ribs projecting outwardly of the flat front surface over the full surface area thereof. The strip is formed of front and rear surface layers of thermoplastic material of the same durometer hardness with the front surface layer forming at least the tips of the front surface ribs being of a low density thermoplastic material and the balance of the strip being of high density thermoplastic material. The front and rear surface layers may be of contrasting colors. The rear surface of the strip is preferably formed with concave grooves separated by a multiplicity of fine, vertically spaced horizontal, parallel rearwardly projecting ribs with a rear, center rib between adjacent fine ribs, of a larger diameter than adjacent fine ribs separating the rear surface grooves.

Abstract: A glazing profile strip (1) which has a foot (9) with a toothing (10) for anchoring the strip (1) on a spacer (2) connected to the structure (4) of the building, has a slot (11) in that foot (9). This slot initiates at the outside (12) of the two sealing lips (6) protruding from the foot (9) and first forms a though-like enlargement (13). This enlargement serves for receiving a filler profile strip (17) that is connected to the sealing lips (6) only by thin bridges (18). The slot then continues below that enlargement by forming a narrow portion (14) having a flared mouth (141) and terminates in a larger groove (15). The narrow portion (14) is formed by two ribs opposed to each other which have a lower side (25) formed as an undercut. That side (25) serves as a rest for a head of a replacement filler profile strip which is inserted into the slot. Prior to this insertion, the present filler profile strip (17) is removed by separating its thin bridges (18) from the walls of the enlargement.

Abstract: Composite particleboards and methods for manufacturing these particleboards are provided in which a plurality of discrete lignocellulosic particles are bonded together to form a core and then hot pressed with a plurality of reinforced strips having a thickness of less than about 6.4 mm for improving the bending strength of the particleboard structure. Both the modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of particleboard materials are demonstrated to have been improved significantly.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a muntin bar having different colors on opposite sides thereof including the steps of applying equal proportions of paint to a coil from which material is slit to form the muntin bars, slitting said coil in a dimension sufficient to form the bar and forming the material into a rectangular shape bar.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spacer bar having a color appearing on the exposed side in an assembled insulating glass unit including the steps of applying a portion of paint to a coil from which material is slit to form the spacer bars, slitting said coil in a dimension sufficient to form the bar and forming the material into a spacer bar wherein the exposed portion of the spacer has the color thereon.