Entries by Michael Raclawski

The Painting of Interior Walls

Again, as with exterior painting, the preparation of the surface is of prime importance. Far too often this is neglected and results are disappointing. Before starting to paint, wash or scrape off all calcimine, loose paint, grease and dirt. Fill (jracks with patching plaster and sand to a smooth surface. Touch up patched spots with […]

A study of paint application problems under these changed

Circumstances brought out the importance of the Priming Coat. Prior to the discovery of Vitolized Oil, little or no attention was given to the part which the priming coat played in achieving satisfactory results. The general practice had been to attempt to overcome the difficulties involved in exterior painting by providing a first coater that […]

The above factors have materially affected painting practices

A study of paint application problems under these changed circumstances brought out the importance of the Priming Coat. Prior to the discovery of Vitolized Oil, little or no attention was given to the part which the priming coat played in achieving satisfactory results. The general practice had been to attempt to overcome the difficulties involved […]