Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-14
lime Paint...whitew s.hing.

10 the following methods Of preparing
whitewash, which we find in the n. E. Farm
er. might be added another which we know
from actual trial to be nearly as durable as
oil paint. 1t is simply mixing pulyerized
Stacked lime with skinned milk in such pro-
portion as will make it OF the right consis-
tency to apply. As in the other methods
given below, the mixture may be colored as
desired by the use Of pigments. 1t will not
rub of or crack more than an oil paint. We
have known it to adhere for five years and
look nearly as well as when first applied
"Outbuildings and fences when not paint
ed, ought to be whitewashed once or twice
yearly, with good coat Of lime wash. 1t
prevents decay Of the wood, and adds greatly
to the appearance of neatness and healthful-
ness The cellar too, under the dwelling
house, should be thoroughly cleansed and
aired at this season of the year. and the walls
and ceiling well whitened The lime is a
great purifier, and viii keep the cellar sweet
and wholesome. A good wash for cellars and
outbuildings may be prepared in the follow
ing way put half bushel of lime into a
clean water-tight barrel, and pour over it
boiling water enough to cover it four or five
inches deep, stirring it briskly until the lime
completed, add water gradually stirring it
well, until thin enough to use. Then add a
pound Of salt, and two pounds of sulphate of
zinc This will cause the wash to harden
well, and will prevent its cracking, or rubbing
of. Almost any desired shade Of color may
be given it by the addition of different, mex
pensive pigments. Yellow ochre will give
shades ranging from delicate cream color,
to yellow, according to the quantity employed.
Lamp black produces shades from gray to
lead color. A good stone color may be OBJ
tanned 10y adding two pounds lamp black and
four pounds raw lumber to the quantity of
wash made by the above receipt. For out
door work, a trife of color is an Improvement
as it is less glaring but for cellars, or the in
side of hen houses, or any other place where
the wash is used partly for its effect as "a dis
iufectant, the less there is added to the lime
water and sulphate Of zinc, the better 1t is
easily applied, a few splashes here and
there whether on the ground or the cellar
bottom, will do no harm the principal thing
TO be remembered is to keep the wash well
stirred, so as TO secure uniformity Of color.
For the ceilings or rooms, and other in
side work, where something little finer is re-
quired, the prepared kalsomine, which may
be bought dry, and in any desired color or
shade, is the best thing 1t is not expensive
is easily prepared, and needs no more skill in
using, than any other wash or paint. II this
cannot be procured good whitewash may
be made as follows Take half pound OF
best " hite glue and soak it in cold water for
ten or twelve hours then heat it carefully,
without allowing it to scorch until thorough.
ly dissolved and stir into it fifteen pounds of
Paris white, adding hot water until it is thin
enough to use The walls should be thorough
ly cleaned before applying the wash, which
must be allowed TO cool before using