Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-09
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Roger B. Whitman-WNU Features.
FOR GOOD PAINT JOB 1sT COAT
SHOULD BIND TO SURFACE
"A JOB Of painting will not last II
n the first coat does not bond it.
self to the surface by penetrating
into the pores and hardening there.
In working on bare wood, this can
be assured by thinning the first coat,
SO it will penetrate rather than lie
only on the surface. Paint makers
always issue instructions for the
thinning of paint according to the
surface. This usually is noted on
the label of the can and explained in
detail in the instruction sheets.
These instructions should be read
and carefully followed. Paint will
not hold over glossy surface, as
for instance, over shellac, varnish
and gloss paint or enamel. The
gloss should always be dulled. This
can be done with sandpaper or steel
wool, or by washing with solution
Of washing soda or other alkaline
water, just strong enough to cut into
the gloss without damaging the paint
film. The first coat of paint Is the
foundation for the succeeding coats,
and if it does not make good bond
with the surface, the results will be
peeling and chipping.
It goes without saying that sur
face to be painted must be dry and
clean, for obviously paint cannot
penetrate pores already filed with
water or grease. Temperature is
also important, for when chilled to
SO degrees or lower paint thickens
and cannot be absorbed easily. The
best temperatures for painting are
between so and 80 degrees.
Paint in Can Dries
Question: I use a lot of ready
mixed paint. Once opened, you can
never really seal the can again, and
a scum or crust forms. Tell me of
what the scum is composed so ]
can replace it. I notice the paint
appears thicker too.
Answer: Careful prying off Of the
lid will not distort it. You should
work the lid up gradually. Scum is
formed by the drying of the turpen-
tine, linseed oil and japan drier.
This drying of the oils in the paint
naturally thickens it. When leftover
paint is to be stored for any length
Of time, pour it into smaller cans,
SO that the paint will fill the can
to the top. This procedure will min
imize the formation of scum.
Laying Linoleum
Question: I wish to use part Of
our two-car garage for a hobby and
game room. The floor is laid direct
ly on the earth, and is four inches
thick. There are drain tile under
it, and it seems to be dry. Could I
cover part Of it with linoleum?
Answer: However dry the con-
crete floor may seem to be, it I'M
doubtedly picks up some moisture
from the earth beneath. This would
ruin any ordinary form of linoleum.
But there is variety made that is
proof against dampness. ANY COM
petent linoleun layer should know
about it.
Cakes Stick to Griddle.
Question: I bought an electric
chafing-dish with a griddle for pam
cakes. I was told that II I put olive
oil on the griddle and heated it. the
cakes would not stick. did so, but
the cakes stick. What should do?
Answer: Clean the griddle thor
oughly and wipe again with olive
oil. It is my guess that you are
skimping the butter in the batter.
The store where you bought the grid
die should be able to give you any
further instructions necessary.
Damaged Varnish
Question: One of our windows was
frozen shut in the recent cold spell,
and we had to pour hot water along